What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supply Chain Specialist position at Otto Bock Patient Care, LLC?
Summary Statement
As part of Ottobock, a global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility solutions for over 100 years, our clinics are empowered with the latest technologies, best practices, and a shared mission to restore mobility and transform lives. We offer opportunities across a wide range of departments and every role plays a part in helping people move through life with confidence and independence.
We are currently seeking a hybrid Supply Chain Specialist to support our patient care clinics across the U.S. In this role, you will support inventory accuracy and procurement workflows across a network of clinic sites. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working across systems and teams. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Create and transmit purchase orders (POs) to vendors
- Track and communicate backorders and delivery delays
- Update item metadata (SKUs, descriptions, vendor info) in ERP system
- Assign and monitor monthly cycle counts for assigned sites
- Post inventory adjustments and reconcile discrepancies
- Review and resolve items with missing bin assignments
- Serve as inventory point of contact for multiple sites
- Meet regularly with site staff to review outstanding POs, binless items, and inventory
accuracy reports - Provide guidance on inventory workflows and escalate issues as needed
- Support standardization of inventory practices across sites
- Contribute to documentation of SOPs and training materials
Qualifications
- Inventory Management experience including cycle counts, bin management, and inventory adjustments
- Procurement experience with PO workflows, vendor communication, and resolving backorders
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean inventory records
- Excellent communication and follow‑up
- Able to prioritize tasks, manage multi‑site responsibilities, and meet deadlines
- Problem solving skills with strong analytical approach to identify root causes and recommend improvements
- Proficient with Excel, dashboards, and digital tools for reporting and analysis.
- Experience in healthcare, clinical, or multi‑site environments preferred
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree preferred
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Health savings accounts with employer contribution
- Flexible spending account options
- Company-paid life insurance policy
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- Floating holidays
- 100% company-paid short & long-term disability
- 401k match up to 3.5%
Diversity at Ottobock
We believe in mutual respect, enjoyment at work, and a culture where everyone feels valued. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, age, nationality, disability, ethnic or social background, religion, or sexual orientation. We give special consideration to individuals with severe disabilities when equally qualified.
Your future at Ottobock
Ottobock’s products and services combine over 100 years of tradition with outstanding innovation in the fields of prosthetics, neuro-orthotics, and exoskeletons. Ottobock develops innovative fitting solutions for people with limited mobility and is driving the digitalisation of the industry. Founded in Berlin in 1919, the company has business activities in 45 countries with nearly 9,300 employees worldwide and operates the largest international patient care network with around 400 patient care clinics. Ottobock’s mission of improving freedom of movement, quality of life and independence is deeply rooted in the company's DNA, as is its social commitment: Ottobock has been a partner and supporter of the Paralympics since 1988.
Apply now! Your ideas and commitment will inspire your colleagues and staff, and will further the interests of Ottobock. Be part of a dynamic, growing company with flat hierarchies. We offer a richly diverse field of work, individual development opportunities and extensive qualification programs in our Ottobock Academy.
Please only apply via our online job portal at jobs.ottobock.com. Please quote the Job-ID for the position in question, and also state your earliest starting date and salary requirements. We look forward to receiving your application!
Nearest Major Market: St Louis