Supply Chain Operations Specialist I

Location: Evanston, IL | Full-Time (40 hours per week) | Schedule: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Sunday–Thursday

About the Role

The Supply Chain Operations Specialist maintains established stock levels in supply areas for assigned hospital units, medical group locations, and off-site points of care. This role is critical in ensuring clinicians have the supplies they need to deliver high-quality patient care. The specialist will count current stock levels, pick tickets from inventory locations, organize and facilitate just-in-time deliveries, and check supplies for expiration. They are also accountable for building relationships with clinicians and providing real-time updates on product disruptions and changes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, count, and record inventory levels for all medical supplies in assigned Periodic Automatic Replenishment (PAR) locations.
• Deliver medical supplies to various departments and ensure timely replenishment/put-away of stock in PAR locations.
• Pick, pack, stage, and deliver supplies for orders that source internally.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of supply areas and stockrooms, including rotating stock and performing expiration checks.
• Create, foster, and maintain relationships with department secretaries, nurses, and charge nurses; provide frequent updates on supplies stocked in the department.
• Use department phones/Vocera/pagers to respond to supply requests.
• Utilize Endeavor technology to ensure accurate data entry into handhelds, computers, and expiration logs; check email regularly for departmental and system-wide updates.
• Participate in departmental initiatives such as process improvement, implementations, or regulatory readiness.
• Adhere to all Endeavor policies, infection control protocols, and Joint Commission environment of care and supply management standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Depending on specific job duties, a driver’s license may be required.
• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) certification is admired.
• Prior experience in warehousing and/or inventory management in any industry is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Works effectively with diverse teams, including clinical staff.
• Adjusts to an ever-changing healthcare environment and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Ensures accuracy in data analysis and process documentation.
• Clearly conveys ideas and findings to various stakeholders.
• Proactively addresses challenges with creative and effective solutions.
• Understands the perspectives of both patients and staff to drive improvements that benefit all.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of procedures for handling, storing, and rotating medical supplies.
• Capable of completing, comprehending, and adhering to Endeavor training and education modules.
• Ability to learn to effectively utilize handheld scanners, personal computers, and Endeavor Health’s Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Physical Demands

Medium work (exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 30 lbs. of force frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects).

Pay

Hourly pay range: $18.38 – $26.65. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Benefits

• Premium pay for eligible employees.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Various medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program savings plan.
• Health savings account options.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.