Job Description
Inventory & Logistics Associate (Healthcare)
📍 Location: Onsite
🕘 Schedule: Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🏥 Industry: Healthcare / Hospital Operations
About the Role
We are seeking an Inventory & Logistics Associate to support supply distribution and facility operations across clinical and non-clinical areas within a large healthcare environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring uninterrupted patient care by maintaining inventory levels, distributing supplies, and supporting a safe, organized care environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates interested in healthcare operations, logistics, or supply chain.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory & Supply Ordering
- Conduct item-by-item inventory counts and maintain established par levels
- Order supplies using inventory management systems (e.g., Helios)
- Monitor backorders, fast-moving, and out-of-stock items
- Identify and return overstocked items for credit
- Track items on order and escalate critical supply needs
- Recommend par-level adjustments based on usage trends
- Ensure accurate cost center, account number, and quantity selection
- Identify cost-containment opportunities
Supply Distribution & Stocking
- Deliver and stock supplies within established timeframes
- Replenish procedure carts and patient supply areas daily
- Rotate inventory appropriately (FIFO)
Stock supplies in:
- Nurse servers
- Medication rooms
- Supply closets
- Patient rooms & exam rooms
- Labs, waiting rooms, and conference areas
- Deliver and securely store FDA-approved products and medications (if required)
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized supply areas
- Professionally introduce yourself when entering occupied patient rooms
Collaboration & Operations
- Coordinate with clinical and administrative leadership
- Work closely with Facilities, Environmental Services, Safety, and vendors
- Support overall facility readiness and patient care standards
Required Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work on your feet and perform repetitive stocking tasks
- Comfortable working in cold environments when supporting the Food & Nutrition areas
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a healthcare, hospital, or clinical setting
- Familiarity with inventory systems or materials management