Supply Chain Operations Specialist

Hourly Pay Range:$18.38 - $26.65 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.Position Highlights:Position: Supply Chain Operations SpecialistLocation: Arlington Heights, ILFull-Time (40 hours per week)Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm, Rotating weekendsRequired Travel: noJob Summary:The Supply Chain Operations Specialist is responsible for maintaining established stock levels in supply areas for assigned Hospital units, medical group locations, and off-site points of care. This includes but is not limited to counting current stock levels, picking tickets from inventory locations, organizing and facilitating Just-in-time deliveries to assigned units, and checking supplies for expiration. The Supply Chain Operations Specialist is accountable for the relationship with clinicians, providing real-time updates on product disruptions and changes.The Healthcare industry is the single largest employer in the United States. Within healthcare, the supply chain function is often considered as critical as the care itself. These days, innovation and ever-evolving clinical practices require a supply chain that is dynamic, customer, focused, and constantly improving. The Supply Chain Specialist I is a vital part of elevating current service levels, standardizing processes across the system, and ensuring the clinicians we serve have everything they need to deliver high quality patient care.What you will do:Monitor, count, and record inventory levels for all medical supplies in assigned Periodic Automatic Replenishment (PAR) locationsDeliver medical supplies to various departments and ensure timely replenishment/put-away of stock in PAR locationsPick, pack, stage, and deliver supplies for orders that source internallyMaintain cleanliness and organization of supply areas and stockrooms, including rotating stock and performing expiration checksCreate, foster, and maintain relationships with department secretaries, nurses, and charge nurses and provide frequent updates on the supplies stocked in the department. Use department phones/Vocera/pagers to respond to supply requests.Utilizing Endeavor technology, ensure accurate data entry into handhelds, computers, and expiration logs. Check email regularly to stay up to date with departmental and system wide updates.Participate in departmental initiatives such as process improvement, implementations, or regulatory readinessAdhere to all Endeavor policies, infection control protocols, and Joint Commission environment of care and supply management standardsWhat you will need:Education: Highschool Diploma or GEDCertification: Depending on the specific job duties, driver’s license may be required. Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) is admiredExperience: Prior experience in warehousing and/or inventory management in any industry is preferred but not required. Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred but not requiredUnique or Preferred Skills:Works effectively with diverse teams, including clinical staffAdjusts to an everchanging healthcare environment and evolving regulatory requirementsEnsures accuracy in data analysis and process documentationClearly conveys ideas and findings to various stakeholdersProactively addresses challenges with creative and effective solutionsUnderstands the perspectives of both patients and staff to drive improvements that benefit allAbility to prioritize daily tasks and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of procedures for handling, storing, and rotating medical suppliesCapable of completing, comprehending, and adhering to Endeavor training and education moduleAbility to learn to effectively utilize handheld scanners, personal computers, and Endeavor Health’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systemPhysical Demands:Medium work (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently and or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects)Benefits (For full time or part time positions):Premium pay for eligible employeesCareer Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and DevelopmentVarious Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision optionsTuition ReimbursementFree ParkingWellness Program Savings PlanHealth Savings Account OptionsRetirement Options with Company MatchPaid Time Off and Holiday PayCommunity Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.Please explore our website ( to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Endeavor-Health