Supervisor, Materials Management

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$79,560 - $115,721•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Materials Management manages inventory and purchasing procedures for raw materials and other supplies. The role maintains inventory levels to support timely deliveries and customer requirements, identifies new materials, suppliers, and processes, and oversees physical inventory procedures. It supervises, evaluates, and coaches staff; works with product line coordinators to plan and forecast customer orders; and maintains supplier relationships and negotiates with suppliers. The supervisor purchases supplies and materials to specification and ensures that materials department functions follow company standard practices and procedures. This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week night-shift role at 90 Blossom Street. Patient care is not required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering required; directly related experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
5–7 years of directly related experience required.
Ability to lead team members.
Customer-service orientation.
Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems; in-depth knowledge of these systems.
Knowledge and hands-on experience with forecasting and budgeting.
Ability to solve problems swiftly; analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Outstanding communication and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of experience in a supervisory role preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries and meet customer requirements.
Explore new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve quality, reliability, competitive prices, continuity, and delivery.
Establish procedures for and supervise the annual physical inventory.
Supervise, evaluate, and coach staff members.
Work with product line coordinators to plan and forecast customer orders to meet shipments.
Maintain supplier relationships and negotiate with suppliers.
Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications.
Ensure company standard practices and procedures are followed in all materials department functions.