Supply Chain Associate III

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift: First (Days)

About the role

Sentara is hiring a Supply Chain Associate III in Virginia Beach, Virginia. This is a full-time, day shift opportunity. The Supply Chain Logistics Associate III is responsible for the supply management function in designated assigned areas, maintaining close communication with clinical and supply chain leadership, colleagues, and other staff regarding supply-related topics such as back orders, limited supplies, product changes, recalls, and conversions. This role supports the department independently and in collaboration with other support staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory balances across designated areas, understanding logistical requirements to meet demand in an ever-changing global supply chain.
• Order, store, inventory, and distribute supplies in assigned areas, implementing plans to ensure supplies and equipment are readily available and orderly.
• Track shipments, coordinate internal stock transfers, and resolve delays.
• Assist with product conversions and substitutions.
• Manage non-conforming supplies, including returns in designated areas.
• Prioritize tasks to meet job requirements using solid critical thinking and time management skills.
• Work closely with on-site supply chain management staff to provide outstanding customer service.
• Follow up timely with internal and external customers via email, phone, or other approved means.
• Escalate critical product shortages and stock-out matters to management.
• Communicate product demand needs and supply deficiencies to vendor representatives.
• Navigate various platforms, ERPs, and third-party systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of supply chain operations experience (required).
• Healthcare experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, sick leave, paid parental leave, and emergency caregiver leave.
• Competitive retirement savings programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan paydown programs.
• Student debt program.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Long-term, short-term disability, and critical illness plans.
• Life insurance.
• 401k/403B with employer match.
• Tuition assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Student debt paydown – $10,000.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met.