Supply Chain Tech

Community Health Systems Inc

Gadsden, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Billing Records, Data Entry, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), FIFO, Healthcare, Infection Control, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Logistics, Material Moving, Materials Management, Mathematics, Medical Billing, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Physical Inventory, Receiving Inspection, Record Keeping, Regulations, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, Warehousing
LOCATION
Gadsden, AL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Job Summary

The Supply Chain Technician supports the accurate and efficient flow of supplies within the facility by receiving, stocking, and distributing materials in accordance with established inventory and supply chain procedures. This role ensures storerooms and point-of-care (POC) locations are adequately stocked, organized, and compliant with safety and inventory standards. The Supply Chain Technician is responsible for conducting inventory counts, processing shipments, and maintaining accurate records in the supply chain system to support patient care and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions

  • Receives, inspects, and processes incoming shipments, verifying contents against packing slips and reporting discrepancies to leadership.
  • Stocks storeroom and warehouse items in designated locations using First In, First Out (FIFO) principles to ensure proper inventory rotation.
  • Maintains safety stock levels by reviewing and updating min/max quantities for storeroom and POC supply areas.
  • Performs scheduled physical inventory counts and cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy, resolving discrepancies as needed.
  • Picks and stages supplies based on department requisitions, applying patient charge stickers where applicable and ensuring system accuracy.
  • Organizes and maintains PAR locations with proper labeling, clean layouts, and consistent restocking to meet department needs.
  • Delivers non-stock and stock items to departments, obtaining appropriate signatures for confirmation of delivery.
  • Coordinates outbound shipments for authorized returns, preparing documentation such as bills of lading and return forms.
  • Ensures storeroom and warehouse environments remain clean, organized, and compliant with regulatory and infection control standards.
  • Supports semi-annual and year-end inventory processes by participating in comprehensive inventory counts and data validation.
  • Enters data into the ERP or inventory system for receipts, inventory adjustments, transfers, and requisitions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • 0-1 years of experience applying mathematical and conversion skills in a healthcare supply chain setting, including inventory calculations for bulk distribution, par levels, and units of measure (e.g., cc, mg, mL, and grams) required
  • 1-3 years of experience in supply chain, warehouse, inventory control, or materials management preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of inventory management practices and supply chain logistics.
  • Familiarity with ERP or inventory systems and basic data entry skills.
  • Ability to follow procedures for receiving, stocking, and distributing medical supplies.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in handling inventory and documentation.
  • Ability to lift, move, and transport materials and supplies safely.

About the Company

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Community Health Systems Inc

Community Health Systems, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) 330 HRSA Grantee with Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status. Established from the roots of Inland Empire Community Health Center in Bloomington, CHSI has grown with community health centers in the counties of Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego. These centers have been developed in accordance with standards established for safety net providers by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Bureau of Primary Health Care (BPHC).

As such, services are offered to the neediest in each community - the un-insured and under-insured, the working poor, those with limited ability to pay, the homeless, and the indigent. Services are provided at discounted (sliding fee scale) rates for those who qualify based on gross annual income and family size.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.chs.net/