Coordinator Materials Mgmt

Requisition: 0000270159 | Category: Procurement / Supply Chain / Distribution | Status: Full‑Time, Hourly | Shift: Day (scheduled nights: Mon–Fri 10:30 PM–6:30 AM, Sun–Sat with alternating holidays/weekends) | Facility: Monmouth Medical Center / MMC Specialty Care Center | Department: Distribution | Location: 100 Pearl Harbor Road, Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

About the role

Hospital operating room (OR) supply chain technicians with the titles of inventory specialist, OR material assistant, materials specialist, and OR Technicians support surgical services by ensuring procurement, inventory supply management, distribution, and replenishment of surgical supplies are timely to avoid delay in OR cases. The role works closely with OR coordinators and supply chain management to ensure the OR is fully stocked, compliant, and prepared for daily surgeries to maintain efficient operations and support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Stock, organize, and replenish operating room supplies
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain appropriate PAR levels of surgical supplies and implants to prevent shortages and overstock; collaborate with OR coordinator and OR manager by using data to drive PARs
• Order, receive, inspect, and distribute surgical supplies, implants, and specialty items
• Ensure expired, damaged, or recalled items are removed and managed promptly
• Manage and track implants using the UDI tracker
• Review OR booking sheets with OR manager and plan supply procurement accordingly
• Process Bill Only requisitions within established time frame; monitor STAT requisitions to avoid increased cost
• Resolve back orders and shortages by collaborating with clinical team for clinically approved substitutes or replacements
• Conduct documented inventory audits and rounding
• Support emergency supply requests and replenishment needs
• Maintain compliance with hospital and department policies, safety standards, infection prevention, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Qualifications

• One to two years of hospital supply chain operations experience (preferred)

Skills

• Working knowledge of healthcare inventory systems
• Knowledge of surgical supplies and sterile procedures
• Strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced clinical environment
• Ability to use latest technology to perform job responsibilities
• Proficiency in Excel and supply management software
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to fifty pounds

Pay

Hourly wage range: $18.55 – $21.42 per hour (anticipated range for New Jersey; actual compensation depends on educational background, skills, and professional experience).

Schedule

Full‑time, nights: Monday–Friday 10:30 PM–6:30 AM, Sunday–Saturday with alternating holidays and weekends.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs