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Supply Chain Tech, Casual

Children's Wisconsin · Milwaukee, WI · Part time

Posted Jul 28, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a job where you kept an area stocked and organized. What system did you use?

What they are checking: Whether they bring habits like labeling, rotation and first-in first-out to keep supplies easy to find.

Tell me about a time you worked in a fast-paced environment and had several requests at once.

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize by impact on patients rather than order of arrival.

How does a supply chain tech affect the care a child gets?

What they are checking: Whether they see the link between their behind-the-scenes work and patient outcomes.

What would you do

A nurse calls saying a unit is out of an item they need for a patient now. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act with urgency on patient-care needs and know where to find backup stock.

What would you do if you found expired supplies on a shelf?

What they are checking: Whether they remove them, report it and look for why it happened rather than just tossing them.

You work around patient care areas. How do you stay respectful of patients and families while you restock?

What they are checking: Whether they understand they are in a hospital, not a warehouse, and act quietly and with care.

About the work

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

What they are checking: Whether they understand par levels and adjusting them based on actual usage.

How do you handle a manufacturer recall notice for an item that is stocked across several units?

What they are checking: Whether they act fast and thoroughly to pull every affected item before it reaches a patient.

What experience do you have receiving shipments and checking them against orders?

What they are checking: Whether they catch shortages and errors at receiving instead of letting them become stockouts later.

What scanners, inventory systems or software have you used?

What they are checking: Whether they can learn hospital inventory tools quickly and enter data accurately.

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The full job description

As published by Children's Wisconsin.

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ The Supply Chain Tech oversees the daily management, receipt, and distribution of supplies and equipment for multiple departments throughout the hospital and outpatient clinical areas. This role is responsible for transporting supplies, equipment, and paperwork, maintaining inventory par levels, cleaning, and organizing supply rooms, and ensuring efficient operations within the supply chain. The technician will also assist in training new employees, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and ensure compliance with safety and organizational standards. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: • High school education or equivalent. • Experience in a service-related environment preferred. • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. • Ability to stand and walk 95% of the time and safely lift/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, including ability to safely operate a pallet jack. • Proficiency in data entry, retrieval, and basic computer skills (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word). • Experience with automated Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS) such as Workday MMIS, Par Excellence, or similar systems strongly preferred. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, staff, and leaders. • Ability to follow general directions, make decisions, and adapt to changing priorities. • Flexibility to be available for on-call duties to meet department needs. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law. Certifications/Licenses: License Driver's License - State of Wisconsin

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