Supply Chain Operations Specialist Senior

About the role

Location: Skokie, IL. Full‑time position. The Supply Chain Operations Specialist Senior maintains established inventory levels in supply areas for assigned procedural units in a hospital setting and/or high‑complexity off‑campus care locations. This includes counting current stock levels, picking tickets from inventory locations, organizing and facilitating just‑in‑time deliveries to assigned units, managing consignment, and performing expiration checks on all supplies. The role collaborates with Supply Chain Operations leadership and Procurement to mitigate supply disruptions and identify substitute items when necessary, and recommends inventory level changes to assure supplies meet forecasted demand. The healthcare industry is the single largest employer in the United States; within healthcare, the supply chain function is often considered as critical as the care itself. Innovation and evolving clinical practices require a dynamic, customer‑focused supply chain that constantly improves. The Supply Chain Operations Specialist Senior helps elevate service levels, standardize processes across the system, and ensures clinicians have the supplies needed to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, count, and record inventory levels for all medical supplies in an inventory location.
• Utilize various reports to troubleshoot supply disruptions and collaborate with Supply Chain Operations leadership and Procurement to mitigate these disruptions and identify substitute items as necessary.
• Deliver medical supplies to various departments and ensure timely replenishment/put‑away of stock.
• Pick, pack, stage, and deliver supplies for orders that source internally; facilitate the reordering of consignment product after use.
• Regularly review inventory stocking levels and make recommendations to assure supply meets or exceeds forecasted demand.
• Regularly review backorder reports and collaborate with clinical and supply chain on strategies to mitigate any disruptions.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of supply areas and stockrooms, including rotating stock and checking for expired items.
• 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 to stay up to date with 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 supply standards.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree in a supply chain related field of study is preferred but not required.
• Certification: Depending on the specific job duties, a driver’s license may be required. Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) is admired.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of previous experience in healthcare operations, warehousing, or distribution.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of stocking and distribution protocols; procedures for handling, storing, and rotating medical supplies.
• Training and Education: Capable of completing, comprehending, and adhering to Endeavor training and education modules.
• Technology Proficiency: 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).

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.

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

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $20.29 – $29.42. The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Schedule

Full‑time hours: Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, with rotating weekends every 4‑6 weeks and occasional holiday scheduling.