Materials Management Representative

Materials Management Representative positions at MD Anderson Cancer Center are critical to ensuring the timely delivery and management of supplies, equipment, and linen throughout the institution. This role supports patient care by maintaining accurate inventory levels, preparing emergency carts, and facilitating the flow of essential materials across multiple departments.

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. As a Materials Management Representative, you will contribute to operational efficiency and patient safety by managing supply chain processes and supporting clinical teams during night shifts.

The ideal candidate will have experience pulling and lifting 500 pounds of linen or supplies throughout the hospital, documenting, and inventory management.

Minimum $19.71 - Midpoint $24.52 - Maximum $29.33 per hour based on a 40-hour work week.

The typical work schedule is 11:00pm - 10:00am, Thursday - Sunday night shift. Rotating weekends and holidays.

Work location: Onsite.

Candidates with experience using artificial intelligence (AI) tools and technologies are preferred. To support employee success and responsible AI adoption, all new team members participate in comprehensive AI training as part of their onboarding experience. This includes a full-day Claude training program for new members of MMS and CSC, as well as completion of the institution's mandatory AI Compliance Training to ensure safe, effective, and compliant use of AI technologies in the workplace.

Why Us?

Joining MD Anderson means playing a vital role in supporting patient care and operational excellence while enjoying opportunities for professional growth and stability.

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Responsibilities:

• Supply & Inventory Management
• Perform daily room checks for patient chargeable equipment and generate appropriate charge tickets
• Place orders with primary vendors and verify receipt of supplies against order documents
• Conduct inventory and replenish supplies in designated areas
• Maintain and prepare emergency carts and perform accurate emergency cart checks
• Delivery & Distribution
• Deliver requests for supplies, linen, equipment, and packages promptly
• Stock, deliver, and maintain 24-hour par level locations and/or exchange carts in patient supply and linen areas
• Assist with traffic flow within Distribution Services
• Equipment & Linen Handling
• Decontaminate equipment and instruments according to standards
• Store, dispense, pick up, and deliver linen, patient supplies, and equipment
• Compliance & Support
• Participate in mandatory in-services, inventories, and continuing education
• Assist with stocking, cleaning, or transporting in areas where medications are delivered or stored to ensure medications are secured appropriately
• EDUCATION
• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Preferred: Associate's Degree
• WORK EXPERIENCE
• Required: 2 years Relevant work experience.
• Required: No experience required with preferred degree.
• Preferred: Experience with inventory management and supply chain a plus.
• The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

• Additional Information
• Requisition ID: 184022
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Nights, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 41,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 51,000
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 61,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No