Supply Chain Materials Specialist

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care™. Global Reach with a Local Touch 140+ years serving healthcare Over 14,000 teammates worldwide Serving healthcare partners in 80 countries Manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland 40+ distribution centers Portfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings 1,000 branded medical product suppliers 4,000 healthcare partners served Benefits Comprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates. Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program. Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage. Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs. Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family. Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits. Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave. Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you. JOB SUMMARY LOCATION: On-site at Duke University Hospital, in Durham, and Raleigh, NC . Supply Chain Material Specialist provides on-site inventory management services for hospitals. Collaborates with medical staff to assess, document, control and optimize the management of medical product inventory utilizing the PANDACTM materials management solution. Position will be located The anticipated pay range for this position is $21-$24 hourly. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for daily ordering, tracking, receiving and verification of product for Duke Medical System hospitals and clinical staff, to include over 100 operating rooms and multiple stocking locations. Performs weekly PANDACTM physical inventory counts in an accurate and timely fashion for all wound closure products at designated departmental stocking locations for assigned accounts. Identifies excess inventory, returning stock and processing credits according to Owens & Minor account return procedures. Responsible for the weekly reorganization, re-sequencing, labeling and inventory maintenance services for all assigned stocking locations to ensure productive weekly counts and efficient SKU location by departmental staff. Maintains all departmental stocking locations according to accepted quarterly report standards including, but not limited to, inventory turnover and inactive item report values. Assists in preparation of quarterly reports and makes recommendations for storage area/cart consolidations or changes, reductions in excess inventory, inactive items and the identification of expired/outdated product. Provides customer service and maintains communication with all head nursing staff, Duke supply chain teams, & Owens & Minor PANDAC leadership. QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred. * CRCST or CST (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician, Certified Surgical Technologist), preferred. Minimum, two (2) years of work experience in healthcare surgical services and/or logistics materials management and/or project management, preferred. Previous experience in LEAN or project/organizational management methodology, preferred. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred. Basic knowledge of (or ability to gain understanding about) wound closure products and procedures as detailed in PANDACTM training manual in order to communicate with nursing staff in a professional manner (suture materials, needles, endomechanical products, associated costs and product characteristics), preferred. Exposure to inventory management software, ideally Qsight, preferred. Ability to effectively use technology to accurately document the movement of supplies. Knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word). Demonstrated effective organizational skills; Ability to manage projects through to completion; Ability to work independently. Good verbal and written communication skills; Good customer service skills; Ability to work with others in a positive and effective manner. If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis. Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. At Owens & Minor, our greatest strength is the unrivaled dedication of our teammates. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor delivers comfort and confidence behind the scenes so healthcare stays at the forefront. The contributions, experiences, and perspectives of all our teammates helps strengthen our company as we innovate and grow to serve our healthcare customers. We appreciate your interest in joining Team O&M!