Supply Chain Technician

About the Role

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Hospital. The Supply Chain Technician is responsible for performing physical, inventory-related tasks in Supply Chain Management, including storage, distribution, and replenishment of supplies and equipment used throughout the hospital campus or central distribution center. This role promotes a clinically-integrated Supply Chain by delivering supply and equipment orders, stocking supplies, rotating inventory, checking expiration dates, removing excess inventory, and cleaning clinical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and fill supply and equipment inventory levels according to schedules.
• Efficiently deliver supplies and equipment to assigned units or departments.
• Physically receive, pick, stage, and deliver stock requests according to schedule and guidelines.
• Respond to and execute urgent and routine supply and equipment requests within department guidelines.
• Review and report supply and equipment inventory levels to prevent stock-outs or over-stock situations.
• Inspect and audit supply and equipment deliveries based on department standards and procedures.
• Assist with identifying and removing non-conforming products during rounding and inspections.
• Maintain, clean, and organize clinical supply and equipment areas.
• Ensure accurate completion of Supply Chain transactions within tracking systems.
• Manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and minimize incidental overtime.
• Generate and communicate ideas to improve quality or services.
• Participate in special projects, department initiatives, and continuous development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent education (e.g., GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education).
• One year of experience preferred in Healthcare, Supply Chain, or Materials Management.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to safely perform assigned tasks through ongoing assessments and evaluations.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions, especially in patient or employee safety.
• Effective communication with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a customer-focused manner.
• Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Sterile Supply process requirements.
• Ability to complete work within designated time frames.
• Skill in accessing departmental and hospital system information to support the department.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Work Attire

• Uniform: Yes
• Scrubs: Yes

Travel

No travel required within or outside the Houston Metropolitan area.