Supply Chain Operations Specialist I

Position Highlights:

• Position: Supply Chain Operations Specialist I
• Location: Arlington Heights, IL
• Full-Time (40 hours per week)
• Hours: M-F 7am-3:30pm, Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• Required Travel: N/A

What you will do:

• Leads supply chain management special projects as determined by Supply Chain Management such as par cart re-design, product conversions or velocity mapping.
• Oversees shift in the absence of supervisor, insures work assignments and par locations for the shift are completed and ensures optimal work flow and productivity.  Redirects staff as needed.  Demonstrate leadership skills necessary to direct the staff and workflow.
• Ensures crash carts are replenished/processed before the end of the shift.  Ensures specialty carts are completed before the end of the shift.
• In the absence of a supervisor, provides the proper shift report “hand-off” to incoming shift.
• Fill stock requisitions, phone requests, scans par carts with handheld scanner to inventory par location replenishes par locations to par levels.  Insures that external corrugated shipping containers are not left in the par locations. Checks for expiration dating while restocking assigned areas and main inventory.  Monthly, signs the expiration list on the assigned units and in main inventory.
• Fills crash carts to prescribed levels and manages the pickup and delivery between unit and pharmacy locations.  Fills specialty carts to prescribed levels.  Orders rental beds via on-line website.
• Follows scanning sequences as established in the electronic resource planning system for receiving, dock logging, delivery, vendor returns, issues, department returns, maintaining par level reorder points, par counting, and release and close warehouse shipments at completion of picking orders.
• Unloads incoming shipments and inspects for damage or defective merchandise. Checks for accuracy of shipments and records any discrepancies prior to signing off on receipt, invoice, or electronic device.  Matches packing slip against items received, records discrepancies on packing slip, and notifies receiving and Purchasing on the same day as received.
• Operates pallet jacks, flatbeds, hand trucks, and hospital vehicles (upon successful completion of background check) for transporting supplies and equipment.  Performs a maintenance check on all vehicles per schedule.
• Places incoming stock items in designated areas for storage; delivers all non-stock items according to policy.  Delivers all special order items received from receiving the appropriate departments on a timely basis.
• Records and reports out-of-stock items to the Supervisor.
• Decontamination Area: Wears personal protective equipment (PPE) as indicated and consistent with the task at hand. Selects correct manufacturer’s instructions for processing device and complies with all instructions for cleaning and decontamination of equipment.
• Participates in the report huddle at the beginning and end of every shift. Report includes; at a minimum, the status of par locations, inventory receiving “putaway” and equipment.
• Reads email notifications in a timely manner.  Maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Assists various departments with the movement of supplies and equipment as requested; major office moves are not included. 
• Follows the courier route listing, picks up all hospital mail and packages from local post office. Assists in training of new personnel in the department. Performs other related duties, as needed. Adheres to all Northwest Community Hospital and department standards, policies, and procedures

What you will need:

• Education: The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of four years of high school or the equivalent
• Certification: Current Illinois driver’s license required.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year experience as a Supply Chain Associate with NCH or similar experience in supply chain management distribution and logistics related experience required. Previous lead/supervisory experience, preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of and/or experience in the correct use of body mechanics for lifting and the ability to lift heavy objects/packages. Demonstrated ability in reading comprehension and to accurately perform basic math. Familiarity with general computer operations.  Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and handheld scanning device.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: The ability to perform detailed tasks accurately.

The reading and comprehension skills necessary to interpret shipping documents and instructions and to learn and understand material handling terminology.

The ability to learn to use a computer system for the storage and retrieval of data and the skills to perform minor mathematical calculations. The customer service skills to appropriately interact with guests and all hospital staff - particularly nursing and clinical staff. The mechanical ability to assemble shelving, carts, and operate departmental equipment. The flexibility to handle multiple tasks on a daily basis with frequent interruptions. The knowledge of basic medical terminology, supplies and equipment. 

Benefits:

• 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

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.  

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. 

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

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