Supply Chain Technician - Hickman Hospital

ProMedica•Adrian, MI

About The Position

As a Supply Chain Technician, you ensure the right supplies and equipment are available when needed by the patient care team. By optimizing supply chain processes, you contribute to operational efficiency, cost reduction, and improved patient outcomes. The role supports assigned departments by managing inventory, processing requests, handling incoming materials and outgoing shipments, and maintaining required documentation. You follow departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety standards, and perform other duties as assigned. The listed accountabilities describe the general nature and level of work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Effective interpersonal, oral, and/or written communication skills.
Ability to understand directions, communicate, and respond to inquiries.
Ability to work independently and think critically to solve problems.
Knowledge of Windows-based computer programs and capacity to learn specialized software programs.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in materials management.

Responsibilities

Order, deliver, and stock supplies for assigned departments as scheduled, maintaining appropriate par levels and shelf storage.
Report needed adjustments to inventory and par levels to supervision based on utilization.
Check expiration dates, rotate stock, and remove excess inventory in managed inventory locations.
Collaborate with coworkers, customers, and leadership to solve problems and develop innovative solutions for timely product availability.
Process and deliver supply and equipment requests.
Use judgment to respond to requests for specific patient items and determine the appropriate delivery method and timing, such as routine or stat.
Unload, inspect, and check materials and supplies arriving at the dock, noting special storage or handling instructions.
Maintain appropriate documentation for tracked items, such as tissue.
Handle outbound shipments cost-effectively, document applicable RGA and tracking information, and ensure shipments are timely.
Enter patient charges and place or document orders using appropriate vendor websites as applicable.
Demonstrate accountability, collaboration, reliability, dedication, and integrity.
Follow established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.