Supply Chain Tech - ONSITE

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennova Healthcare- North Knoxville Medical Center is seeking a Supply Chain Technician to support the timely flow of supplies within the facility. You will receive, stock, and distribute materials, ensuring storerooms and point-of-care locations are organized and compliant with safety and inventory standards.

Responsibilities include conducting inventory counts, processing shipments, entering data into the ERP system, and delivering items to departments with proper documentation.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in supply chain inventory calculations and basic conversions.
• 1-3 years in supply chain, warehouse, inventory control, or materials management preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, inspects, and processes incoming shipments, verifying contents against packing slips and reporting discrepancies.
• Stocks storeroom and warehouse items using FIFO to ensure inventory rotation.
• Maintains safety stock levels by reviewing min/max quantities for storeroom and POC areas.
• Performs physical and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and resolves discrepancies.
• Picks and stages supplies based on requisitions and records deliveries with signatures.

Skills

Inventory management

ERP systems

Data entry

Attention to detail

Material handling

Tools

ERP system

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.

This role is fully on-site and does not offer remote or hybrid work options.

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 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
• Healthcare experience 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.