Supply Chain Associate- OR

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Materials Management professional for the Burnet Campus. The position supports perioperative inventory, ensuring supplies, implants, and equipment are available for scheduled procedures. You will coordinate with surgeons, nurses, and vendors to maintain optimal stock levels and timely deliveries.

The role requires a high school diploma and offers a full-time evening schedule with 40 hours weekly. Prior experience in surgical supply environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Review daily operating room schedules to prioritize supply, equipment, and instrument needs based on procedure type, case acuity, and surgeon preference cards.
• Collaborate with perioperative staff to review upcoming surgical schedules.
• Ensure required supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment are available before scheduled procedures.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of surgical supplies, implants, instruments, and procedural equipment in operating rooms, sub-sterile rooms, and designated storage locations.
• Replenish supplies using automated inventory systems, handheld devices, and established par levels.
• Process supply requests and orders through approved systems.
• Coordinate replacement of critical items to prevent procedural delays.
• Partner with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesia staff, vendors, sterile processing, and supply chain teams to support safe, efficient patient care.
• Communicate proactively about inventory shortages, backorders, and supply concerns.
• Serve as a resource for perioperative inventory processes.
• Assist with training and onboarding team members as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Expected Starting Pay Range $16.50 - $19.80
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Department

Material Mgt

Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

• Expected Starting Pay Range $16.50 - $19.80
• Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Job Responsibilities

Scheduling & Case Readiness

• Review daily operating room schedules to prioritize supply, equipment, and instrument needs based on procedure type, case acuity, and surgeon preference cards
• Collaborate with perioperative staff to review upcoming surgical schedules
• Ensure required supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment are available before scheduled procedures

OR Supplies & Inventory Management

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of surgical supplies, implants, instruments, and procedural equipment in operating rooms, sub-sterile rooms, and designated storage locations
• Replenish supplies using automated inventory systems, handheld devices, and established par levels
• Process supply requests and orders through approved systems
• Coordinate replacement of critical items to prevent procedural delays

Receiving, Distribution & Equipment Support

• Receive, stage, inspect, and distribute surgical supplies, implants, and equipment throughout perioperative services
• Coordinate timely delivery of urgent and stat case items to operating rooms and procedural areas
• Facilitate the return, exchange, and tracking of supplies, equipment, and vendor inventory as needed

Collaboration & Customer Service

• Partner with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesia staff, vendors, sterile processing, and supply chain teams to support safe, efficient patient care
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available when and where needed
• Communicate proactively about inventory shortages, backorders, and supply concerns
• Serve as a resource for perioperative inventory processes
• Assist with training and onboarding team members as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability