Supply Chain Coordinator – Materials Management

About the role

The Supply Chain Coordinator supports Ochsner Health's materials management teams by delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues, and ensuring efficient flow of supplies. This position plays a key part in maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting clinical operations across multiple facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor internal and external customer service email accounts and phone lines to maintain service levels.
• Generate and analyze monthly productivity and supply‑chain reports to drive efficiency.
• Ensure purchase orders and inventory are accurately received, issued, and returned.
• Train new employees on receiving and central supply procedures.
• Resolve errors related to receipts, customer orders, and par levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve supply‑chain processes, metrics, and customer satisfaction.
• Address internal and external customer needs and perform other related duties as required.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent (required); associate degree preferred.
• Experience in inventory management or distribution; healthcare supply‑chain experience preferred.
• Forklift certification required within 30 days of hire for Warehouse District Row location.
• Ability to travel between facilities and work a flexible schedule (including nights, weekends, holidays, on‑call).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Forklift operation (certified).
• Proficiency with computers, software applications, and web‑based tools.