Supply Chain Technician – Temporary

Emory University

. Perform supply chain activities from entry to exit for inventory, supplies, and equipment throughout the assigned Emory hospital, warehouse, distribution center, or supply chain environment .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including inventory control, forecasting, and the use of supply chain management software. Proficient in operating material-handling equipment and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementInventory ControlMaterial Handling Equipment OperationForecasting Inventory NeedsSafety Compliance

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Hard Skills

Inventory ManagementData EntryPar-Level ManagementFIFO and LIFO Storage MethodsOrder ProcessingReplenishment OrderingProduct Selection SupportLifting and Carrying Up to 50 PoundsOperating a Box TruckUsing Supply Chain Management Software

Soft Skills

CommunicationCustomer ServiceOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Supply Chain Management SoftwarePneumatic Tube SystemMaterial Handling Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Material Handling LicensureDOT Physical Certification

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ActivitiesWarehouse OperationsInventory AccountabilityBlood-Borne PathogensBio-Hazardous Waste Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform supply chain activities from entry to exit for inventory, supplies, and equipment throughout the assigned Emory hospital, warehouse, distribution center, or supply chain environment
Maintain supply chain inventory locations using technology-supported devices
Conduct inventory for dynamically changing par-level supply locations and recommend replenishment orders
Recommend par-level changes using trending data and supply chain management software
Forecast inventory needs and adjustments to guarantee product availability
Deliver and replenish supplies based on department or supply chain orders
Arrange, receive, process, and distribute supplies and equipment
Assist supply chain customers with product selection and support
Communicate receiving and inventory status to supply chain leadership
Enter inventory data into the supply chain management software system
Rotate, cycle count, and inspect products using FIFO and LIFO storage methods, including expiration-date verification
Participate in receiving shipments and process bills of lading, packing slips, and related information
Operate material-handling equipment such as pallet jacks, order pickers, stackers, forklifts, hand trucks, floats, and push carts
Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
Maintain, inventory, retrieve, and issue medical procedure carts and related equipment
Use the pneumatic tube system for order delivery and transport to patient-care areas
Issue, process, and order Wound Vacs and specialty beds through appropriate software
Maintain patient information and vendor communication for patient charges and inventory accountability
Prepare, document, store, and distribute linen; maintain linen par data and prepare linen distribution carts
May operate a 35-foot box truck and/or cargo van
Perform other supply chain responsibilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
One year of warehouse, stockroom, or related experience
May require a valid Georgia driver's license and insurable driving record
Some positions may require the ability to lift 50 pounds and to bend, stoop, and twist
Some individuals may be required to pass the DOT physical
Ability to work the 3rd shift (11 PM - 7:30 AM)
Ability to perform work in person at an Emory University location; remote work is not an option
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry objects up to 35 pounds
Ability to work in environments involving blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, gases, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, electrical shock, radiation, and varied temperatures
Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, as required
Ability to perform occasional to frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close eye work
Required material handling licensure, certifications, and training where applicable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Access to Emory University programs and facilities without discrimination