Supply Chain Associate

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a Supply Chain Associate to support inventory management, receiving, stocking, and distribution for clinical and non-clinical areas at our Phoenix campus. The role ensures timely order placement and delivery, maintains accurate inventory, and supports urgent supply needs.

The position involves coordination across departments, adherence to policies, and potential shifts across facilities to cover staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in hospital or medical supply chain is preferred.
• Ability to manage inventory, receiving, and stocking per policy.
• Familiarity with ERP systems for inventory movements.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Excellent time management for urgent supply requests.

Responsibilities

• Places routine and ad hoc supply orders and distributes and stocks supplies to all supply locations in accordance with clinical priorities and established policies and procedures.
• Coordinates deliveries of supplies/other products to off-site clinics and/or facilities as needed.
• Monitors expiration dates, min/max levels, and kanban according to established standards.
• Maintains current inventory records by using appropriate Supply Chain Technologies to accurately document movement of supplies.
• Participates in regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of stock levels.
• Proactively provides recommendations on operational efficiency improvements to Supply Chain Management.
• Receives urgent supply requests from departments and coordinates immediate delivery when needed.

Job description

Supply Chain Associate

Department: PCH-EV JV | Distribution & Central Supply

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 7am-3:30pm

Category: Material Mgmt/Purchasing

Posting #: 1063710

Employee Type: Full-Time

Posting Note:

Shift: Tues-Friday 2pm-12:30am

Location: Thomas Campus

This position performs a variety of inventory-related duties including receiving, ordering, supply-stocking, and distribution functions for all clinical and non-clinical areas of the facility to provide for the continuous availability of supplies for efficient department operations. This role maintains required inventory management processes and meets supply needs by assuring accurate and prompt ordering and delivery to departments with emphasis on urgent needs. May be required to fill shifts at other facilities when necessary due to need/staffing shortages.

Position Duties

• Places routine and ad hoc supply orders and distributes and stocks supplies to all supply locations in accordance with clinical priorities and established policies and procedures. Coordinates deliveries of supplies/other products to off-site clinics and/or facilities as needed. Monitors expiration dates, min/max levels, and kanban according to established standards. Maintains a clean and safe work area.
• Receives incoming shipments into ERP system and confirms units of measure and appropriate dispensing units. Assists in resolving and reporting issues related to incoming item damages, substitutions, back orders, and misdirected orders. Provides timely processing and delivery of all incoming shipments to appropriate departments.
• Maintains current inventory records by using appropriate Supply Chain Technologies (e.g., eStock, Lawson, etc.) to accurately document movement of supplies to provide up-to-date inventory information. Participates in regular cycle counts to ensure accuracy of stock levels in all areas.
• Proactively provides recommendations on operational efficiency improvements to Supply Chain Management. Collaborates with other Supply Chain stakeholders and departmental leaders to adjust par levels and address slow-moving items based on supply usage.
• Receives urgent supply requests from departments, verifies urgent nature, and if necessary, coordinates immediate delivery of items ensuring accuracy and timeliness of response in accordance with established standards.
• Stocks and replenishes code carts, mother carts, and airway bags to provide for ongoing availability of required items in accordance with established policies and procedures. Troubleshoots supply shortage issues and reports known impacts to Supply Chain leaders and Inventory Control.
• Re-stocks clean equipment rooms by established par levels and delivers equipment upon request.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable