Supply Chain Management Inventory Clerk

Ascension; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

PTO & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking dedicated personnel in Nashville to support the Dispensary of Hope Distribution Center. The role emphasizes inventory control, receiving, stocking, and distribution, with accuracy and timely processing as core requirements.

The ideal candidate will have warehouse experience, familiarity with inventory systems and data entry, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs while standing for extended periods. Pharmacy or healthcare experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Experience in pharmacy or healthcare inventory is preferred.
• Familiar with inventory systems and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, order, stock and transport supplies and equipment.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and rotate stock (FIFO/FEFO).
• Count, receive, reconcile, and record inventory with basic computer skills.
• Assist with receiving shipments and checking against packing lists for distribution.
• Perform general warehouse duties including lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/moving for long periods.

Skills

Inventory counting

Data entry

Excel

Google

Tracking inventory

FIFO/FEFO understanding

Education

High School diploma equivalency

1 year relevant experience

Tools

WMS

Barcode scanners

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location : Nashville, TN

Facility : Dispensary of Hope

Department : Dispensary of Hope Distribution Center

Schedule : Full-Time | Days | Monday-Friday

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• The primary focus is on monitoring, ordering, stocking, and transporting supplies and equipment. This includes ensuring timely delivery, maintaining accurate inventory levels, minimizing product expiration through proper rotation, and troubleshooting inventory issues. Basic understanding of inventory tracking and control, ability to count, receive, and reconcile inventory, familiar with FIFO/FEFO (First Expired, First Out)
• High accuracy in counting units, recording data, labeling products, ability to catch errors quickly
• Experience using inventory systems / warehouse systems, basic computer skills (Google, Excel, data entry), ability to enter and track data accurately
• Understanding of regulated environments (pharmacy/healthcare is a plus) with receiving shipments, checking against packing lists, preparing orders for distribution
• Warehouse Operations: Essential experience includes general warehouse duties, receiving, and scanning. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Stand and move for extended periods

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s): None Required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. *Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Preferred Experience:

• Pharmacy or healthcare inventory is highly preferred
• Cold chain products, lot number and expiration tracking, barcode scanners, warehouse systems (WMS), reliability and accountability

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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