Supply Chain Tech - ONSITE

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Detail-Oriented Supply Chain Technician to ensure accurate stocking and distribution of medical supplies onsite in Tennessee.

The role requires rigorous inventory control, data entry, and adherence to safety and infection control standards. The technician will receive shipments, perform cycle counts, apply FIFO, and maintain PAR locations while supporting annual inventory processes and department requisitions.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience with inventory calculations and par levels.
• 1-3 years in supply chain, warehouse, or materials management preferred.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and process shipments, verify contents against packing slips.
• Stock storeroom/warehouse items using FIFO to maintain rotation.
• Maintain safety stock levels by updating min/max quantities.
• Perform physical and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Pick and stage supplies based on requisitions with patient charge stickers where applicable.
• Organize PAR locations with proper labeling and restock consistency.
• Deliver non-stock and stock items to departments with delivery sign-offs.
• Coordinate outbound shipments for returns, prepare bills of lading.
• Keep storeroom/warehouse clean, organized, and compliant with standards.
• Support semi-annual and year-end inventory processes.
• Enter data into ERP/inventory system for receipts, adjustments, transfers, requisitions.
• Maintain regular attendance and comply with policies.

Skills

Inventory management

Data entry

Attention to detail

Material handling

ERP familiarity

Tools

ERP software

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 is not a remote or hybrid work schedule. This is a full-time position with a 100% onsite schedule.

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.