Supply Chain Associate

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking a Supply Chain Associate to support hospital and off-site locations with timely distribution of supplies for patient care. Responsibilities include receiving, verifying, stocking, and delivering supplies while collaborating with Purchasing and nursing units.

The role emphasizes accurate data entry, stock rotation, and excellent customer service to ensure uninterrupted patient care operations across Carle Health facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse distribution and material handling.
• Ability to verify shipment contents and perform data entry.
• Strong communication with purchasing and nursing units.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily inventory checks on supply carts to ensure adequate stock for patient care.
• Unloads shipments from carriers and visually verifies contents; records receipts electronically.
• Works with Purchasing to investigate and resolve shipment discrepancies.
• Rotates stock in Storeroom and carts to prioritize oldest products and monitor expiration dates.
• Transports supplies and equipment safely throughout the facility; ensures clean and orderly stock.
• Provides excellent customer service by assisting with supply needs and escalating issues to management as needed.

Skills

Warehouse distribution

Job description

Overview

The Supply Chain Associate provides customer service and support to hospital and off-site locations by the timely distribution of supplies and shipments needed for patient care. They are responsible for picking and stocking product accurately, unloading shipments from various carriers, verifying shipment contents and working with Purchasing to resolve any shipment discrepancies.

Qualifications

Work Experience: Warehouse distribution

Responsibilities

Performs daily inventory checks on the department supply carts to ensure adequate supply levels are available for patient care. Assists in receiving functions by unloading shipments from various carriers, visually verifying contents of the shipments and electronically receiving the shipment in the system. Works with Purchasing to investigate and resolve any shipment discrepancies. Rotates stock in the Storeroom and on the supply carts to ensure the oldest product is used first and continuously monitors supplies for expiration. Collaborates with Inventory Coordinator and Supervisor to ensure warehouse remains clean, organized and safe. Communicates product discrepancies or supply shortages. Performs courier role to transport mail, supplies, bank deposits, pharmaceuticals, and lab specimens to Carle and non-Carle facilities. Stages product correctly for internal and external distribution. Performs accurate order fulfillment and data entry. Transports supplies and equipment safely and efficiently throughout the facility. Maintains accuracy and efficiency with deliveries and keeps stock in a clean and orderly manner on the supply carts. Acts as a liaison between nursing units and Storeroom to ensure supplies are delivered, replenished and stocked. Provides excellent customer service by assisting customers with any supply need and escalates concerns to management as needed. Assists with product returns, including ordering errors and non-conforming supplies. Performs basic maintenance tasks on medical equipment such as, but not limited to, sanitizing, and rust removal and assessing need to replace and/or order additional equipment to support patient care operations. Responsible for cleaning and preparing equipment for delivery. Maintains appropriate stock in code carts.

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $16.03per hour - $25.97per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.