Supervisor, Materials Management

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Jan 14, 2025
SUMMARY: Responsible for managing inventory and purchasing procedures of raw materials and other supplies within a company. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements. Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery. Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical inventory. Supervise, evaluate and coach staff members. Interfaces with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments. Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers. Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications. Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions. EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree Materials Engineering required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience directly related experience 5-7 years required experience in a supervisory role 2-3 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to lead team members. - Customer service-oriented. - Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems. - Knowledgeable of forecasting and budgeting. - Ability to solve problems swiftly. - Excellent organizational and leadership skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office In depth knowledge of supply chain and inventory management systems. - Hands on experience with forecasting and budgeting. - Excellent organizational and time management skills. - Analytical thinking with problem solving aptitude. - Outstanding communication and leadership skills. Physical Requirements Standing Constantly (67-100%) Walking Constantly (67-100%) Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Pushing Frequently (34-66%) Pulling Frequently (34-66%) Climbing Occasionally (3-33%) Balancing Constantly (67-100%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.