Lead-Logistics, Pathology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Detroit, MI

7d•$21 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pathology is seeking a highly organized and proactive Lead-Logistics to support clinical laboratory operations during and beyond the transition to Pathology’s new laboratories in the Clinical Center. This newly created position will play a critical role in establishing and managing centralized laboratory inventory within the Clinical Center. Working closely with laboratory leadership, supply chain partners, and laboratory staff, the Lead-Logistics will be responsible for developing inventory management processes, establishing par levels, coordinating procurement activities, overseeing inventory replenishment, and ensuring laboratory supplies are available to support uninterrupted patient testing and diagnostic services. The successful candidate will help create an efficient, scalable inventory management program that maximizes inventory efficiency by aligning purchasing with utilization needs, improves cost stewardship, and supports operational excellence across the Department of Pathology. To be successful in this role, the candidate must exhibit excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to effectively collaborate with laboratory staff, Supply Chain team members, and other key stakeholders. This is a day shift position and will typically work Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. but work will require some flexibility in schedule. Why This Position Matters As the Pathology Clinical Lab adopts a centralized inventory model, effective inventory oversight is essential to ensuring clinical laboratory operations remain efficient, reliable, and cost-effective. This role will serve as the operational bridge between laboratory users and supply chain services, helping establish sustainable processes that support diagnostic testing while minimizing excess inventory and supply disruptions.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED required.
4+ years of related experience required.
Some experience in shipping, receiving, warehouse, inventory or related fields.
Proven performance in earlier role.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills to effectively collaborate with laboratory staff, Supply Chain team members, and other key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain inventory management processes for centralized clinical laboratory supplies and consumables.
Develop standardized workflows for ordering, receiving, storing, distributing, and replenishing laboratory supplies.
Collaborate with laboratory leadership to develop, monitor, and adjust inventory par levels based on operational needs and utilization trends.
Monitor storeroom inventory levels to ensure continuous availability of critical laboratory supplies.
Coordinate stock replenishment activities and manage inventory movement between the centralized inventory area and laboratory work locations.
Perform routine inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies.
Work closely with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to coordinate ordering activities and ensure timely delivery of supplies.
Track purchase orders, back orders, product substitutions, and supply disruptions.
Assist laboratory leaders in identifying alternative products and contingency plans when shortages occur.
Participate in vendor interactions and product evaluations as appropriate.
Create inventory tracking tools, metrics, and reporting mechanisms.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce inventory waste, optimize storage utilization, and enhance inventory accuracy.
Support implementation of inventory management technology and system enhancements.
Serve as the primary logistics resource for laboratory supervisors, managers, and technical staff.
Coordinate with laboratory sections to understand inventory requirements and evolving operational needs.
Provide education and guidance regarding inventory processes and ordering procedures.
Respond proactively to supply-related issues and facilitate timely resolution.
Receive, inspect, and distribute laboratory supplies and equipment.
Coordinate appropriate storage and handling of temperature-sensitive, hazardous, or specialty materials in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
Maintain an organized storage environment that supports regulatory compliance, safety, operational efficiency, and inventory readiness.
Support accurate documentation of inventory transactions.