Supply Chain Associate- OR

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's.

Job Responsibilities

• Review daily operating room schedules to prioritize supply, equipment, and instrument needs based on procedure type, case acuity, and surgeon preference cards
• Collaborate with perioperative staff to review upcoming surgical schedules
• Ensure required supplies, implants, instrumentation, and equipment are available before scheduled procedures
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of surgical supplies, implants, instruments, and procedural equipment in operating rooms, sub-sterile rooms, and designated storage locations
• Replenish supplies using automated inventory systems, handheld devices, and established par levels
• Process supply requests and orders through approved systems
• Coordinate replacement of critical items to prevent procedural delays
• Receive, stage, inspect, and distribute surgical supplies, implants, and equipment throughout perioperative services
• Coordinate timely delivery of urgent and stat case items to operating rooms and procedural areas
• Facilitate the return, exchange, and tracking of supplies, equipment, and vendor inventory as needed
• Partner with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, anesthesia staff, vendors, sterile processing, and supply chain teams to support safe, efficient patient care
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available when and where needed
• Communicate proactively about inventory shortages, backorders, and supply concerns
• Serve as a resource for perioperative inventory processes
• Assist with training and onboarding team members as assigned

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

Pay

Expected starting pay range: $16.50 - $19.80. Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

Schedule

Full time, 40 hours per week. Evening shift. FTE: 1. Employee status: Regular.