Materials Management Supervisor

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Management Supervisor plans, organizes, and delegates work to support the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Materials Management department. The role prepares and manages operating and capital budgets, accounts for expenses, explains monthly budget variances, and oversees assigned hospital inventories, including monitoring rental equipment and helping control expenses across departments. The supervisor incorporates customer needs into daily operations and planning, works with departments and nursing units to establish appropriate inventory par levels, and helps staff understand processes. The role promotes team building, clear communication, and professional relationships with employees and sales representatives. It also supports the development and growth of the Supply Chain program, works with RCB and SCM leadership on product and process standardization, and communicates hospital concerns about new products to SCM leadership. The position is accountable for staffing needs, including hiring, training, performance reviews, and corrective actions. It encourages staff development, teamwork, and appropriate recognition. The role may also take on projects and other significant activities in addition to assigned responsibilities, goals, and KPIs.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three years of hospital materials management experience required.
Knowledge of supply chain management.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to lead others.
Ability to set priorities and multitask.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge of housekeeping chemicals helpful.
Microsoft Word and Excel skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and delegate activities for the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the Materials Management department.
Prepare operating and capital budgets for areas of responsibility; account for expenses, manage the department budget, help control hospital expenses, and explain monthly budget-versus-actual variances.
Manage assigned hospital inventories to ensure accuracy and monitor rental equipment.
Incorporate customer needs and expectations into daily operations and business planning.
Work with departments and nursing units to agree on appropriate par levels and help them understand processes.
Promote team building and effective group interaction; listen and communicate clearly with staff and customers.
Maintain professional relationships with employees and sales representatives.
Assist in developing, coordinating, and growing the Supply Chain program throughout the system.
Work with RCB and SCM leadership to support standardization of products and processes, and communicate hospital concerns and issues regarding new products.
Manage staffing needs, including hiring, training, performance reviews, and corrective actions when needed.
Promote staff professional growth, teamwork, and appropriate recognition and rewards.
Complete projects and other significant activities in addition to job responsibilities, goals, and KPIs.