Supply Coordinator

Sr Supply Distribution Technician

Barnes Jewish Hospital is seeking a Sr Supply Distribution Technician. Schedule: 8:30 AM-5 PM M-F. Key Responsibilities: Freight Handling: Unload inbound freight ensuring safe and efficient processing of packages. Package Processing: Process packages according to BJC receiving guidelines ensuring compliance with established protocols. Freight Staging: Stage inbound and outbound freight for efficient workflow and distribution. Campus Deliveries: Perform timely direct deliveries to various departments across campus. Communication: Communicate effectively with departments via email or Microsoft Teams chat to coordinate deliveries and resolve issues. Discrepancy Documentation: Identify and document freight discrepancies ensuring accurate reporting. RTV Processing: Complete Return to Vendor (RTV) forms as needed following company procedures. Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned to support the receiving departments operations.

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois, and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of 6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban, and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care, and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide 785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes 410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach, and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

BJC HealthCare is committed to developing a world-class supply chain management organization. Effective management of our supply chain is critical to our long-term success. Supplies account for 22.6% of BJC’s total expenses. By developing integrated processes to manage product selection and utilization, contracting, purchasing, logistics, distribution, and payment we can ensure our patients have the supplies they need while minimizing the overall cost to our organization. By following the purchasing policies, using the products under contract, and preventing waste you help make sure we spend our supply dollars wisely.

Role Purpose: Oversees daily management of medical material (supplies, equipment, and linen) for multiple departments throughout the hospital and/or network. Primary duties will include supply room and warehouse cleaning and organization, department customer service, reviewing item par levels and usage with department leadership, bin optimization, material ordering, receiving, and stocking, assisting with manufacturer recall notifications/usage investigations. Aids in training, mentoring, and developing new Supply Technicians. Performs other duties as assigned. Senior Supply Techs should be able to perform all core competencies as well as assist in training, mentoring, and development of Supply Technicians.

Responsibilities: Able to apply lean supply philosophy, performs basic analytics using Microsoft products and other tools available through supply chain management systems. Performs material receiving functions verifying correct items, quantities, processing receipts in the inventory management computer system, process RTVs, tagging/labeling, and staging items for delivery. Review reports, collaborate with department staff to adjust par levels, coordinate opportunities for improvement, implement and maintain standardized community supply model, assist w/JIT room audits. Processes stock/non-stock orders in the inventory management systems, coordinates with procurement to resolve order issues, RTVs discrepancies, match exceptions, recalls, and returns to vendor. Provides daily oversight of material functions while ensuring a safety-focused environment complying with BJC OSHA Joint Commission standards and performs housekeeping functions in supply rooms.

Minimum Requirements: Education: High School Diploma or GED. Experience: 2-5 years. Supervisor Experience: No Experience.

Preferred Requirements: Education: Associate’s Degree- Management or Logistics. Experience: 5-10 years. Supervisor Experience: 2 years.