Surgical Supplies & Inventory Specialist

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Supply Chain Technician - Invasive Services to ensure the right supplies, implants, and equipment are ready for surgical and procedural teams. You will organize stock, maintain locations, and deliver items accurately to operating areas.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll support Surgical Services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Surgicenter, while collaborating with clinical staff to prevent shortages and maintain product integrity.

Qualifications

• Understanding of inventory control and order processing in healthcare.
• Experience with warehouse or sterile supply environments preferred.
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure critical supplies, implants, grafts, tissue products, and equipment are available when and where they’re needed.
• Organize, label, stock, and maintain inventory locations to support efficient clinical operations.
• Deliver supplies accurately and on time to procedural and surgical departments.
• Monitor inventory levels, product usage, and product availability to prevent shortages.
• Rotate inventory and manage expiration dates to maintain product integrity and reduce waste.
• Track and document orders, receipts, returns, recalls, backorders, lot numbers, and other inventory-related data.
• Perform cycle counts and help maintain accurate inventory records.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient storage and work areas.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, clinical teams, and department staff to resolve inventory and supply issues.
• Verify product accuracy, including catalog numbers, quantities, expiration dates, sizes, and condition upon receipt.
• Pick supplies and assemble case carts for upcoming surgical procedures using pick lists and physician preference cards.
• Ensure packaging, wraps, and containers meet quality standards.
• Coordinate with Sterile Processing and clinical teams to resolve supply shortages or missing items.
• Transport case carts to surgical areas and accurately restock unused supplies following procedures.
• Participating in on-call coverage and supporting urgent requests for blood products, specimens, equipment, linens, and medical supplies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Accountability

Calm under pressure

Barcode scanners

Inventory systems

Hand trucks

Dollies

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or HSED.

Tools

Handheld scanners

Barcode technology

Inventory management systems

Printers

Computers

Job description

Children's Wisconsin in Milwaukee is seeking a Supply Chain Technician - Invasive Services to ensure the right supplies, implants, and equipment are ready for surgical and procedural teams. You will organize stock, maintain locations, and deliver items accurately to operating areas.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll support Surgical Services, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, and Surgicenter, while collaborating with clinical staff to prevent shortages and maintain product integrity.