Logistics Associate- Full Time Day Shift

About the Role

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines. The Logistics Associate is responsible for analyzing, optimizing, and maintaining inventory levels across nursing units to ensure the efficient use of supplies while supporting high-quality patient care. This position partners closely with nursing leadership, clinical staff, materials management, and finance to evaluate inventory utilization, reduce excess stock, establish appropriate par levels, and identify cost-saving opportunities. The Logistics Associate uses data-driven decision-making to improve inventory performance, reduce waste, and achieve organizational savings goals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory control for supplies and equipment through cycle counting, par level reviews, par optimization, inventory classifications, and review of inventory and supply issues for the storerooms, par areas, and all other designated inventory locations.
• Analyze inventory utilization patterns across nursing units and clinical departments.
• Provide data to Materials Management on inventory control, inventory accuracy, and supply and equipment movement to establish more efficient operations.
• Monitor the Storerooms and numerous projects associated with short and long-term storage needs and supply chain management.
• Evaluate and adjust supply par levels based on historical usage, patient census, and operational needs.
• Analyze productivity and standards for process and workflow improvements.
• Conduct regular reviews of stock levels to identify overstocked, underutilized, and obsolete inventory.
• Report discrepancies, problems, and concerns to management using proper chain of command.
• Demonstrate all computer applications accurately and consistently follow tracking system procedures for supply and equipment tracking.
• Identify opportunities to reduce inventory carrying costs while maintaining service levels.
• Monitor inventory turnover rates and recommend strategies to improve efficiency.
• Analyze product utilization trends and recommend alternatives that improve value without compromising patient care.
• Support new product evaluations, conversions, and standardization efforts.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• 2+ years of experience in medical supply management or warehouse environment.
• 1+ years of experience with software applications such as inventory management, equipment tracking, and barcode systems.
• In good standing with Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state health insurance programs (i.e., not excluded from participation).
• Associate of Arts or Science (Preferred).
• Education specialization in Business or a related medical or supply chain field.

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.