Supply Chain & Inventory Operations Lead

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Chicago is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to oversee the management of supply room operations, ensuring cost effectiveness, efficiency, and safety. You will supervise Receiving and Distribution staff, manage par levels, and maintain Lawson MMIS data integrity to support patient care needs.

The role requires 1–2 years of supervisor experience, 3–4 years in materials management, and familiarity with healthcare supply chains.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and some college courses.
• 1-2 years supervisor experience.
• experience in the healthcare industry preferred
• 3-4 years prior materials management/inventory control experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain operations cost-effectively, safely.
• Supervise receiving and distribution staff and activities.
• Set par levels and reorder quantities to balance turnover and stockouts.
• Maintain inventory data integrity in Lawson.
• Perform cycle counts and annual inventory.
• Train staff on Lawson and processes.
• Monitor inventory metrics and adjust par levels.
• Provide excellent customer service to nursing and other departments.
• Resolve order/delivery issues with distributors and vendors.
• Review vendor scorecards and performance.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Under pressure

Education

High School diploma and some college

Tools

Lawson MMIS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Advocate Health Care in Chicago is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to oversee the management of supply room operations, ensuring cost effectiveness, efficiency, and safety. You will supervise Receiving and Distribution staff, manage par levels, and maintain Lawson MMIS data integrity to support patient care needs.

The role requires 1–2 years of supervisor experience, 3–4 years in materials management, and familiarity with healthcare supply chains.