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Supply Chain Specialist - Materials Management, Part-time Days

Northwestern Medicine · Huntley, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role handles inventory, receiving, equipment, linen and mail. Tell me about a job where you managed stock or deliveries.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with the basic logistics work the role depends on.

Tell me about a time you suggested a better way to do a routine task.

What they are checking: Whether they contribute to process improvement, which the posting asks for.

This is a 20-hour role with Monday, Friday and Saturday shifts in Huntley. How does that schedule work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the specific part-time schedule.

Tell me about a problem you solved on your own and when you would bring an issue to leadership instead.

What they are checking: Whether they know which simple problems to handle and which to escalate.

What would you do

A nurse tells you a unit is out of an item the system shows is in stock. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they solve the immediate need first and then find where the count went wrong.

How would you explain a product change to clinical staff who are used to the old item?

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate changes clearly and handle pushback from busy staff.

About the work

The posting mentions WaveMark and PeopleSoft. What inventory or ordering systems have you used, and how do you keep the data accurate?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that bad system data leads to stockouts on clinical units.

How do you decide how much of an item to keep on the shelf?

What they are checking: Whether they understand par levels and balancing waste against running out.

A shipment arrives with missing or damaged items. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they follow receiving steps carefully and document problems for follow-up.

What do key process indicators mean to you in a supply chain job?

What they are checking: Whether they understand being measured on things like fill rates and accuracy and care about hitting them.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

This is a 20 hours per week opportunity. The shifts include: Monday: 7am to 3:30pm, Friday: 7am to 11am and Saturday: 7am to 3:30pm The Supply Chain Specialist I, Logistics reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Supply Chain Spec I, Logistics performs the daily activities of various tasks within the Supply Chain team including inventory ordering and replenishment, receiving, equipment, linen, and mail. Works in role to meet and exceed established key process indicators (KPI’s). Provides input on inventory level analysis and process improvement initiatives. Assists with communication as directed within the department related to policies, procedures, MDI and standard work methodologies. Work with clinical staff on communication around product changes. Assists all internal customers regarding supply chain logistic issues and communicates with Supply Chain Leadership regarding findings and resolutions. Responsibilities: • Follows standard work and methodologies around inventory, receiving, equipment, linen and mail. • Utilizes standard processes within WaveMark and PeopleSoft to maintain data integrity. • Utilizes problem solving skills to resolve noncomplex situations involving technology, customers, staff, and other supply chain management personnel: consults with SC Leadership for guidance as needed. • Performs daily activity to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. • Assists with special projects as required. • Ensures support of MDI and daily huddles. • Orders and delivers supplies and/or linen to user areas based on par level. Identifies stock shortages and notify management. • Conducts routine audits of supplies, linen, and equipment to ensure inventory accuracy, compliance with par levels, and proper usage. • Identifies and documents discrepancies, expirations, shortages, or overstock; communicates findings to management and supports corrective actions. • Answers incoming calls from users identifying supply needs. • Maintains work area to ensure a clean and safe environment. • Promotes safety in the workplace, following proper lifting and pushing/pulling techniques and utilizing equipment correctly. • Notifies supervisor of equipment needing repairs. Reports all safety hazards to manager. • Communicates to supervisor any issues, including inability to complete schedule and is proactive in dealing with observed deficiencies (reports issues/work requests to supervisor/manager, picks up debris outside of regular work area) • Establishes and maintains interpersonal relationships with hospital personnel, while assuring confidentiality of patient information. • Use organizational and unit/department resources efficiently. • Manages work schedule efficiently, completing tasks and assignments on time. • Contributes to opportunities and processes for continuous improvement. • Participate in efforts to reduce costs, streamline work processes, improve and grow the services we provide. • Presents a friendly, approachable, professional demeanor and appearance. • Provides accurate information and timely updates to patients and customers. Addresses questions and concerns promptly or identifies appropriate person and resources to do so. • Provides directions or help to patients and customers with finding their way. • Use effective service recovery skills to solve problems or service breakdowns when they occur. • Demonstrates teamwork by helping co-workers within and across departments. • Communicates effectively with others, respects diverse opinions and styles, and acknowledges the assistance and contributions of others. Required: • High School Diploma or equivalent; or in lieu of high school diploma/GED, must have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience. • Must exhibit the ability to follow oral and written instructions. • Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff. • Computer literate – ability to learn various programs • Must be able to work independently and respond quickly under pressure when problems arise • Good organizational skills. • Ability to think critically Preferred: • Two years’ work experience in a hospital or healthcare environment. Associates degree in related field. Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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