Supply Chain Operations Specialist Senior

Endeavor Health•Naperville, IL

6d•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain Operations Specialist Senior maintains established inventory levels in supply areas for assigned procedural units in a hospital setting and/or high-complexity off-campus care locations. The role includes counting stock, picking tickets from inventory locations, organizing and facilitating just-in-time deliveries, managing consignment, and checking supplies for expiration. The specialist collaborates with Supply Chain Operations leadership and Procurement to mitigate supply disruptions, identify substitute items, and recommend inventory-level changes to meet forecasted demand. The role supports service levels and standardized processes so clinicians have the supplies needed to deliver patient care. Responsibilities also include distributing and replenishing supplies, fulfilling internal orders, maintaining organized stockrooms, communicating with clinical departments, accurately entering data, supporting departmental projects, and following organizational, infection-control, and Joint Commission supply standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least three years of previous experience in healthcare operations, warehousing, or distribution.
Ability to handle, store, and rotate medical supplies according to applicable procedures.
Ability to complete, understand, and follow Endeavor training and education modules.
Ability to learn to use handheld scanners, personal computers, and Endeavor Health’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams, including clinical staff, and adapt to changing healthcare environments and regulatory requirements.
Accuracy in data analysis and process documentation; ability to clearly communicate ideas and findings to stakeholders.
Ability to proactively address challenges with effective solutions and consider the perspectives of patients and staff.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
A driver’s license may be required depending on specific job duties.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a supply-chain-related field of study (preferred but not required).
Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) certification is admired.

Responsibilities

Monitor, count, and record medical-supply inventory levels; use reports to troubleshoot supply disruptions and work with leadership and Procurement on mitigation and substitute items.
Deliver medical supplies to departments and ensure timely replenishment and put-away of stock.
Pick, pack, stage, and deliver supplies for internally sourced orders.
Facilitate reordering of consignment products after use.
Review stocking levels and recommend changes to meet or exceed forecasted demand.
Review backorder reports and collaborate with clinical and supply-chain teams on strategies to mitigate disruptions.
Maintain clean and organized supply areas and stockrooms, rotate stock, and check for expired items.
Build and maintain relationships with department secretaries, nurses, and charge nurses; provide updates about stocked supplies.
Use department phones, Vocera, or pagers to respond to supply requests.
Enter accurate information into handheld devices, computers, and expiration logs, and check email for departmental and system updates.
Participate in departmental initiatives such as process improvement, implementations, and regulatory readiness.
Follow Endeavor policies, infection-control protocols, and Joint Commission supply standards.