Supply Chain Specialist

ottobock•Columbia, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As part of Ottobock, a global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility solutions for over 100 years, our clinics are empowered with the latest technologies, best practices, and a shared mission to restore mobility and transform lives. We offer opportunities across a wide range of departments and every role plays a part in helping people move through life with confidence and independence. We are currently seeking a hybrid Supply Chain Specialist in Columbia, SC. In this role, you will support inventory accuracy and procurement workflows across a network of clinic sites. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working across systems and teams.

Requirements

Inventory Management experience including cycle counts, bin management, and inventory adjustments
Procurement experience with PO workflows, vendor communication, and resolving backorders
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean inventory records
Excellent communication and follow‑up
Able to prioritize tasks, manage multi‑site responsibilities, and meet deadlines
Problem solving skills with strong analytical approach to identify root causes and recommend improvements
Proficient with Excel, dashboards, and digital tools for reporting and analysis.
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience in healthcare, clinical, or multi‑site environments preferred
Associate's Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Create and transmit purchase orders (POs) to vendors
Track and communicate backorders and delivery delays
Update item metadata (SKUs, descriptions, vendor info) in ERP system
Assign and monitor monthly cycle counts for assigned sites
Post inventory adjustments and reconcile discrepancies
Review and resolve items with missing bin assignments
Serve as inventory point of contact for multiple sites
Meet regularly with site staff to review outstanding POs, binless items, and inventoryaccuracy reports
Provide guidance on inventory workflows and escalate issues as needed
Support standardization of inventory practices across sites
Contribute to documentation of SOPs and training materials