Supply Chain Tech (Full-time, 7AM-3:30PM)

Community Health Systems; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems in Jackson, MS, seeks a Supply Chain Technician to support efficient supply flow within the facility. Responsibilities include receiving, stocking, and distributing materials in compliance with safety standards, and ensuring storerooms are organized.

The ideal candidate will have experience in supply chain operations and a strong attention to detail. Knowledge of inventory management and ERP systems is preferred. Join us to help maintain operational efficiency and support patient care.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in healthcare supply chain settings.
• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain or inventory management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process incoming shipments.
• Stock storeroom and warehouse items using FIFO principles.
• Conduct physical inventory counts and cycle counts.

Skills

Knowledge of inventory management practices

Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems

Attention to detail

Ability to lift and transport materials

Job description

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Technician supports the accurate and efficient flow of supplies within the facility by receiving, stocking, and distributing materials in accordance with established inventory and supply chain procedures. This role ensures storerooms and point-of-care (POC) locations are adequately stocked, organized, and compliant with safety and inventory standards. The Supply Chain Technician is responsible for conducting inventory counts, processing shipments, and maintaining accurate records in the supply chain system to support patient care and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

• Receives, inspects, and processes incoming shipments, verifying contents against packing slips and reporting discrepancies to leadership.
• Stocks storeroom and warehouse items in designated locations using First In, First Out (FIFO) principles to ensure proper inventory rotation.
• Maintains safety stock levels by reviewing and updating min/max quantities for storeroom and POC supply areas.
• Performs scheduled physical inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Picks and stages supplies based on department requisitions, applying patient charge stickers where applicable and ensuring system accuracy.
• Organizes and maintains PAR locations with proper labeling, clean layouts, and consistent restocking to meet department needs.
• Delivers non-stock and stock items to departments, obtaining appropriate signatures for confirmation of delivery.
• Coordinates outbound shipments for authorized returns, preparing documentation such as bills of lading and return forms.
• Ensures storeroom and warehouse environments remain clean, organized, and compliant with regulatory and infection control standards.
• Supports semi-annual and year-end inventory processes by participating in comprehensive inventory counts and data validation.
• Enters data into the ERP or inventory system for receipts, inventory adjustments, transfers, and requisitions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience applying mathematical and conversion skills in a healthcare supply chain setting, including inventory calculations for bulk distribution, par levels, and units of measure (e.g., cc, mg, mL, and grams) required
• 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, warehouse, inventory control, or materials management preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of inventory management practices and supply chain logistics.
• Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems and basic data entry skills.
• Ability to follow procedures for receiving, stocking, and distributing medical supplies.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling inventory and documentation.
• Ability to lift, move, and transport materials and supplies safely.