SUPPLY CHAIN ASSOCIATE

Supply Chain Associate

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency / trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

This position offers a $2500 commitment bonus!

Location : Duke Hospital, Durham, North Carolina

Work Schedules :

1st Shift 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm, Monday-Friday (alternating weekends)

2nd Shift 2 : 00pm-10 : 30pm, Monday-Friday (alternating weekends)

General Description

This role performs duties in computerized order entry, distribution of supplies, linen, and equipment, and the shipping and receiving of hospital merchandise. The position maintains effective inventory management by meeting supply needs with prompt delivery, ensuring the accuracy of issues, and ensuring the good working order and availability of equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Level 1

Level 1 associates are responsible for at least one of the following areas to ensure optimal inventory management for in-scope facilities. In accordance with established policies and procedures, Level 1 staff are required to :

• Distribute and restock supplies and / or linen to end-users.
• Use appropriate Supply Chain technologies (e.g., Pyxis and SAP) to document the movement of supplies.
• Perform regular cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of stock levels.
• Check expiration dates on supplies, documenting and discarding expired products as needed.
• Accept and sign for deliveries from distributors.
• Inspect shipments, enter Goods Receipts into SAP, and file packing slips.
• Report identified shipment discrepancies to on-site Supply Chain management.
• Prepare and ship vendor returns and rotate stock in all areas.
• Move and stock supplies in appropriate shelving locations once receiving is complete.
• Transport shipments from the loading dock to the stockroom and deliver packages to the correct recipients.
• Deliver non-supply items (e.g., medical gas, linen) in a timely manner.
• Participate in and perform mid-year and year-end inventory counts.
• Ensure all STAT orders are completed according to specified service level agreements.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service when interacting with end-users to address supply and linen questions.
• Ensure all Supply Chain work areas and supply storage areas throughout the facility are clean and organized.
• Proactively provide recommendations on operational efficiency improvements to Supply Chain management.

Level 2

In addition to the Level 1 responsibilities, a Level 2 associate is expected to spend at least 50% of their time performing the following functions :

For Levels 1 & 2

All associates must have the ability and willingness to perform additional job functions necessary to ensure safe patient care practices as directed by Supply Chain management. Associates are required to be cross-trained and perform other Supply Chain-related responsibilities when needed.

Working at Duke University Health System requires the ability to work cooperatively, communicate well with others to achieve team goals, respond to customers' needs in a professional manner, and work effectively in a computerized environment.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

Experience

Degrees, Licensure, and / or Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Level 1

Level 2

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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