Supply Chain Material Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manage daily ordering, tracking, receiving, and verification of products for Duke Medical System hospitals and clinical staff.
• Perform weekly physical inventory counts for wound closure products using the PANDACT solution.
• Identify excess inventory, process returns, and manage credits according to company procedures.
• Reorganize, re-sequence, and label stocking locations to ensure efficient SKU management and productive counts.
• Maintain departmental stocking locations according to quarterly report standards, including inventory turnover and inactive item reports.
• Assist in preparing quarterly reports and recommend improvements for storage consolidation and inventory reduction.
• Provide high-quality customer service and maintain communication with nursing staff, supply chain teams, and leadership.

Requirements

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects independently through to completion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a focus on customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
• CRCST or CST certification (Certified Registered Central Sterile Technician or Certified Surgical Technologist).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare surgical services, logistics, or materials management.
• Experience with LEAN or other project management methodologies.
• Knowledge of wound closure products (sutures, needles, endomechanical products).
• Exposure to inventory management software, such as Qsight.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision starting on day one.
• Educational assistance for eligible teammates in accredited programs.
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• Support for growing families, including adoption assistance and parental leave.
• 401(k) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and personal days.
• Well-being programs including a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) and Calm Health.

About the Company

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services, and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems, and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, we have delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes to help healthcare stay at the forefront.