Supply Chain Associate (1st Shift) ISC

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Supply Chain Department is seeking a Supply Chain Associate to manage supplies for the Procedural Perpetual Inventory (PPI) operation at the Integrated Services Center (ISC). The role performs daily materials management, including using PeopleSoft to pick, verify, pack, and ship supply orders; receiving and storing vendor deliveries; maintaining accurate inventory and organized storage locations; and communicating about order, shipment, and receiving discrepancies. Other general supply chain and warehouse duties may be assigned.

The position is primarily based at the ISC in Coralville, Iowa. Occasional travel to the University of Iowa Health Care main campus in Iowa City may be required to support operational needs. The schedule is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Six months to one year of related supply chain, inventory, warehouse, receiving, or materials management experience.
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures and use computerized inventory systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with internal customers and coworkers.
• Ability to move and position oneself to handle inventory on high and low shelving and move up to 25 pounds; the position requires frequent movement, occasional stationary work, and material handling.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
• Applicants must upload a resume.
• Successful candidates must self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using PeopleSoft for inventory, order picking, shipping, or receiving transactions.
• Experience with perpetual inventory operations, vendor receiving, cycle counting, and warehouse order fulfillment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and basic computer applications.
• Knowledge of hospital supply chain operations, inventory accuracy, and safe materials handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Pick and fulfill PeopleSoft supply orders accurately and in a timely manner, following established procedures and priorities.
• Locate, pick, verify, pack, stage, and ship orders for hospital and procedural-area customers; prepare shipment documentation and coordinate outgoing deliveries.
• Assist with routine supply replenishment and internal material transfers at the direction of designated staff.
• Verify item numbers, descriptions, units of measure, and quantities against orders and receiving documents; refer purchasing, product, or pricing discrepancies to appropriate staff.
• Assist in locating products and researching routine order or item discrepancies using available systems and records.
• Receive, properly store, organize, and distribute perpetual inventory supplies while maintaining inventory accuracy and security.
• Unbox and inspect vendor deliveries; compare packing slips and purchase orders, complete PeopleSoft receiving transactions as assigned, and report shortages, damage, or discrepancies.
• Label, stock, rotate, and put away products in assigned storage locations; follow procedures for short-dated, damaged, or recalled supplies.
• Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory, location maintenance, and investigation of inventory variances.
• Communicate professionally with internal customers, Supply Chain colleagues, delivery personnel, and vendors about routine order, receiving, and shipment questions.
• Escalate supply shortages, shipment errors, delivery delays, and unresolved discrepancies to the appropriate coordinator or manager.
• Accurately record inventory transactions and maintain routine inventory data in PeopleSoft and other approved systems.
• Use scanners, inventory reports, and related tools to support order fulfillment, receiving, tracking, and inventory accuracy.
• Safeguard inventory and help prevent product loss, waste, expiration, and unnecessary handling costs.
• Follow established purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and documentation procedures; report discrepancies promptly.
• Perform other general supply chain and warehouse duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation.
• Sick leave.
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options.
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level