Supply Chain Operations Specialist

NorthShore University HealthSystem

Arlington Heights (IL)

On-site

USD 25,320 - 36,713

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Arlington Heights is seeking a Supply Chain Operations Specialist to manage stock levels of medical supplies. This role involves monitoring inventory, delivering supplies, and ensuring cleanliness in supply areas.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in inventory management, and the ability to effectively work with diverse teams. The role supports high quality patient care and offers a full-time schedule with various benefits.

Qualifications

Education: Highschool Diploma or GED required.
Preferred certification: Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP).
Prior experience in warehousing/inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitor and record inventory levels for medical supplies.
Deliver medical supplies and ensure timely replenishment.
Maintain cleanliness of supply areas and stockrooms.

Skills

Works effectively with diverse teams

Ability to prioritize daily tasks

Knowledge of medical supplies handling

Data analysis accuracy

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

Endeavor technology

Handheld scanners

Job description

Hourly Pay Range: $18.38 - $26.65. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Position Highlights

Position: Supply Chain Operations Specialist
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Full-Time (40 hours per week)
Hours: Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm, Rotating Weekends and Holidays
Required Travel: no

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Operations Specialist is responsible for maintaining established stock levels in supply areas for assigned Hospital units, medical group locations, and off‑site points of care. This includes but is not limited to counting current stock levels, picking tickets from inventory locations, organizing and facilitating Just‑in‑time deliveries to assigned units, and checking supplies for expiration. The Supply Chain Operations Specialist is accountable for the relationship with clinicians, providing real‑time updates on product disruptions and changes.

The Healthcare industry is the single largest employer in the United States. Within healthcare, the supply chain function is often considered as critical as the care itself. These days, innovation and ever‑evolving clinical practices require a supply chain that is dynamic, customer‑focused and constantly improving. The Supply Chain Specialist I is a vital part of elevating current service levels, standardizing processes across the system, and ensuring the clinicians we serve have everything they need to deliver high quality patient care.

What you will do

Monitor, count, and record inventory levels for all medical supplies in assigned Periodic Automatic Replenishment (PAR) locations
Deliver medical supplies to various departments and ensure timely replenishment/put‑away of stock in PAR locations
Pick, pack, stage, and deliver supplies for orders that source internally
Maintain cleanliness and organization of supply areas and stockrooms, including rotating stock and performing expiration checks
Create, foster, and maintain relationships with department secretaries, nurses, and charge nurses and provide frequent updates on the supplies stocked in the department. Use department phones/Vocera/pagers to respond to supply requests.
Utilizing Endeavor technology, ensure accurate data entry into handhelds, computers, and expiration logs. Check email regularly to stay up to date with departmental and system wide updates.
Participate in departmental initiatives such as process improvement, implementations, or regulatory readiness
Adhere to all Endeavor policies, infection control protocols, and Joint Commission environment of care and supply management standards

What you will need

Education: Highschool Diploma or GED
Certification: Depending on the specific job duties, driver's license may be required. Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) is admired
Experience: Prior experience in warehousing and/or inventory management in any industry is preferred but not required. Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred but not required
Unique or Preferred Skills:
- Works effectively with diverse teams, including clinical staff
- Adjusts to an everchanging healthcare environment and evolving regulatory requirements
- Ensures accuracy in data analysis and process documentation
- Clearly conveys ideas and findings to various stakeholders
- Proactively addresses challenges with creative and effective solutions
- Understands the perspectives of both patients and staff to drive improvements that benefit all
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and manage competing demands in a fast‑paced environment
- Knowledge of procedures for handling, storing, and rotating medical supplies
- Capable of completing, comprehending, and adhering to Endeavor training and education module
- Ability to learn to effectively utilize handheld scanners, personal computers, and Endeavor Health's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system

Physical Demands

Medium work (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently and or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects)

Benefits (For full time or part time positions)