Full-Time

Junior Global Service Desk Associate

Owens & Minor

Owens & Minor

10,001+ employees

Global medical supplies and logistics provider

No salary listed

India

In Person

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
ServiceNow
Requirements
  • Act as a Service Desk Associate of the Global Service Desk as part of Infrastructure Managed Services.
  • Provide first contact support of incoming requests to the service desk via telephone, web portal, email, and chat to ensure courteous, timely, and effective resolution of end-user issues.
  • Willingness to work in all different shifts of a 24x7 support organization.
  • Troubleshooting Office 365 applications such as Outlook, OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, etc.
  • Assist users with PC hardware, software, printer, or other IT-related issues.
  • Prioritize incidents and service requests according to defined processes to meet defined service level agreements.
  • Escalate incidents with accurate documentation to suitable technician when required.
  • Record, track, and document the service desk incident-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made and actions taken, through to final resolution in the ITSM tool ServiceNow.
  • Use remote tools and diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
  • Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed.
  • Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
  • Develop help sheets and FAQ lists for end users.
  • Contribute to technician knowledgebase as needed.
  • Reinforce SLAs to manage end-user expectations.
  • Provide suggestions for continual improvement.
  • Plans, conducts and directs the analysis of business problems with automated systems solutions.
  • Alert management to emerging trends in incidents.
  • Preparing training manuals and FAQ materials for easy-access end-user guidance.
  • Documenting processes and maintaining service desk records.
  • Supporting organization functions like Infrastructure, Security, Applications, etc and their tool, technologies and applications.
Responsibilities
  • Provide first contact support of incoming requests to the service desk via telephone, web portal, email, and chat to ensure courteous, timely, and effective resolution of end-user issues.
  • Troubleshoot O365 applications like Outlook, One Drive, Microsoft Teams etc.
  • Assist users with PC hardware, software, printer, or other IT-related issues.
  • Prioritize incidents and service requests according to defined processes to meet defined SLAs.
  • Escalate incidents with accurate documentation to suitable technician, when required.
  • Record, track, and document the service desk incident-solving process, including all successful and unsuccessful decisions made and actions taken, through to final resolution in our ITSM tool ServiceNow.
  • Use remote tools and diagnostic utilities to aid in troubleshooting.
  • Research solutions through internal and external knowledgebase as needed.
  • Identify and learn appropriate software and hardware used and supported by the organization.
  • Develop help sheets and FAQ lists for end users.
  • Contribute to technician knowledgebase as needed.
  • Reinforce SLAs to manage end-user expectations.
  • Provide suggestions for continual improvement.
  • Plans, conducts and directs the analysis of business problems with automated systems solutions.
  • Alert management to emerging trends in incidents.
  • Preparing training manuals and FAQ materials for easy-access end-user guidance.
  • Documenting processes and maintaining service desk records.
  • Supporting organization functions like, Infrastructure, Security, Applications, etc and their tool, technologies and applications.

Owens & Minor delivers healthcare products and related services to providers and patients. It has two segments: Products, which sells medical and surgical supplies and patient care items under its own brands or third-party labels; and Healthcare Services, which handles logistics, inventory management, transportation, warehousing, plus value-added services like custom procedure trays and sterilization. The company stands out by offering an integrated mix of products and end-to-end supply-chain services in one partner, helping facilities simplify purchasing and logistics. Its goal is to help healthcare providers operate more efficiently, lower costs, and improve patient care.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Mechanicsville, Iowa

Founded

1882

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Private ownership under Platinum Equity enables focused strategy without public market pressures.
  • Global supply chain disruptions increase demand for resilient, multi-region logistics providers.
  • MediChoice private label brand captures cost-conscious acute care hospital procurement budgets.

What critics are saying

  • Platinum Equity acquisition integration risks disrupt operations during critical 6-12 month transition period.
  • Three C-suite appointments in four months signal leadership instability and strategic uncertainty.
  • Anthem Blue Cross lawsuit exposes company to reputational damage and contract losses.
  • Henry Schein and Medline dominate distribution; Owens & Minor lacks negotiating leverage with GPOs.
  • $600 million debt burden risks covenant violations if operations underperform or rates rise.
  • Platinum Equity targets 3-5 year exit; forced sale within 24-36 months depresses valuation.

What makes Owens & Minor unique

  • Vertically integrated products and logistics across acute, non-acute, and home health markets.
  • Halyard Products Division manufactures 80% of products in North America, ensuring supply resilience.
  • Custom procedure trays and sterilization services reduce hospital operational costs and complexity.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Company News

The Journal of Healthcare Contracting
Apr 7th, 2026
Owens & Minor names Darby Thompson VP of Strategic Business Development.

Owens & Minor names Darby Thompson VP of Strategic Business Development. April 7, 2026- Darby Thompson is joining Owens & Minor as Vice President (VP), Strategic Business Development and will report to Dean Huibregtse, Senior Vice President (SVP) Strategic Business Development. After working in various Commercial Account roles at Owens & Minor in the early 2000s, Darby went on to lead business development strategies in the industry and most recently served as the Director of Health System Strategy at Hanger Clinic. He is bringing his over 25 years of healthcare experience and a proven track record in business development with IDNs and GPOs to Owens & Minor.

PR Newswire
Mar 30th, 2026
Owens & Minor appoints Colin Bain as chief products officer

Owens & Minor, a global healthcare solutions company, has appointed Colin Bain as Chief Products Officer, effective immediately. Bain will oversee the growth of Owens & Minor's product portfolio across acute, non-acute and adjacent markets. Bain brings 35 years of experience in medical device manufacturing, healthcare services and consumer goods. He most recently served as a partner at Javelyst Healthcare Challengers and previously was president of Premier's S2S Global manufacturing company, where he expanded product portfolios and strengthened supply chain resilience programmes. The appointment comes as Owens & Minor operates as a private standalone company under Platinum Equity's portfolio following a transaction completed on 31 December 2025. The company serves hospitals and healthcare systems globally with over 14,000 employees worldwide.

PR Newswire
Feb 4th, 2026
Owens & Minor appoints Dirk Benson as chief commercial officer

Owens & Minor has appointed Dirk Benson as Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Benson will oversee enterprise-wide commercial strategy and manage the company's US sales organisation, operations and customer service teams. Benson brings over 30 years of healthcare industry experience, most recently serving as president of US Distribution Business for Henry Schein. He previously spent 27 years at Medline Industries in senior leadership positions. The appointment comes as Owens & Minor transitions to private ownership under Platinum Equity, which acquired the company's medical distribution and healthcare services business on 31st December 2025. The company continues to operate under the Owens & Minor name with more than 14,000 employees worldwide.

JD Supra
Oct 22nd, 2025
Platinum Equity Buys Owens & Minor Segment

Platinum Equity will acquire the Products & Healthcare Services (P&HS) segment of Owens & Minor for $375 million. Owens & Minor will retain a 5% interest in the segment. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year.

The Des Moines Register
May 15th, 2025
Layoffs coming as medical supply distribution center in Grimes prepares to shut down

A Grimes healthcare distribution center owned by Owens & Minor will close in July, laying off 62 workers.