Supply Technician

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Supply Technician to support the movement and accuracy of medical supplies across the Detroit area. You will manage the full lifecycle of supply distribution, coordinate with freight carriers, and ensure safety, sterility, and inventory standards are met to support patient care.

Responsibilities include inspecting shipments, delivering to care areas, entering data in handheld and inventory systems, and maintaining audit trails.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with basic computer knowledge.
• Typing ability and good communication skills.
• Approximately six months of warehouse/stock experience to gain operations knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with major freight carriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries.
• Inspect shipments for proper preparation per security, hazardous materials, and shipping standards.
• Deliver supplies to patient care areas while maintaining sterility and infection control.
• Monitor cart usage and stock levels; collaborate with nursing managers to prevent shortages and minimize waste.
• Use handheld devices and inventory systems to process orders; source items from non-prime vendors when needed.
• Receive and verify incoming supplies against specifications; maintain audit trail with signatures.
• Respond to urgent STAT supply requests and support patient charging systems.
• Maintain and clean supply carts and equipment; ensure safety inspections are up to date.
• Identify process improvements to reduce waste and improve inventory control.
• Resolve routine departmental issues and escalate complex ones to supervisors.
• Assist with mail distribution and general admin tasks to support operations.
• Stay updated on Federal, State, and local regulations and compliance programs.

Skills

Computer knowledge

Typing ability

Good communications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve. Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact. Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

As a Supply Technician, you'll be the backbone of our supply chain operations—ensuring that critical medical supplies reach patient care areas efficiently and safely. Under general supervision, you'll manage the complete lifecycle of supply distribution: from coordinating with freight vendors and inspecting shipments to maintaining inventory levels and resolving operational challenges. Your attention to detail and proactive problem-solving will directly impact patient care delivery and operational efficiency across our organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Orchestrate Logistics: Partner with major freight carriers (Federal Express, UPS, Airborne, Emery, and others) to coordinate seamless pick-ups and deliveries, ensuring timely movement of supplies throughout our network.
• Ensure Quality & Compliance: Conduct thorough inspections of all parcels to verify proper preparation according to security protocols, hazardous material standards, and shipping requirements—protecting both our organization and our patients.
• Optimize Supply Delivery: Deliver supplies to patient care areas with precision and punctuality, maintaining sterility and infection control standards that directly support quality patient outcomes.
• Maintain Inventory Excellence: Monitor supply usage patterns on carts, identify fluctuations, and collaborate with nursing managers to maintain optimal stock levels—preventing shortages while minimizing waste.
• Manage Supply Systems: Leverage hand-held computers and inventory management systems to download, upload, and process orders efficiently. Source special order items from non-prime vendors as needed to keep operations running smoothly.
• Receive & Distribute with Accuracy: Check incoming supplies against specifications, verify item numbers and quantities, and deliver stock to proper locations with documented signatures—maintaining a complete audit trail for accountability.
• Support STAT Operations: Respond promptly to urgent supply requests and deliver STAT items through patient charging systems, ensuring critical needs are met without delay.
• Maintain Equipment & Facilities: Keep supply carts and equipment clean, organized, and ready for use. Manage copier maintenance (toner, staples, paper) and ensure all equipment meets current safety inspection standards.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Proactively identify process improvements, recommend solutions to minimize waste, and enhance inventory control—contributing to operational efficiency and cost savings.
• Resolve Operational Challenges: Address routine problems reported by departments with resourcefulness and professionalism, escalating complex issues to supervisors for resolution.
• Support Administrative Functions: Sort and distribute mail, manage outgoing correspondence, and handle general administrative tasks that keep our operations organized.
• Uphold Compliance & Ethics: Maintain current knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, our Corporate Compliance Program, and Code of Ethics—demonstrating honest, ethical, and professional behavior in all interactions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with some computer knowledge, typing ability and good communications skills.
• Approximately six (6) months previous experience in a warehouse or stock department or requisitioning, ordering, or receiving supplies environment in order to gain a working knowledge of the operations and procedures.

Additional Information

This position is very physical with a high degree of walking, lifting, and pushing carts that can be heavy at times