Supervisor Materials Management (7:00am - 3:30pm)

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Supervisor Materials Management supervises a team that dispenses medical supplies and patient care equipment. The role ensures appropriate supplies are ordered and received, inventory levels are maintained, and patient charges are captured accurately. It provides technical and operational training to new hires and implements plans to improve service quality and efficiency. This is typically a working supervisor role leading a unit or small department, generally without budget or hire/fire authority. The position plans day-to-day team objectives, resolves technical and operational problems within established guidelines, and applies advanced knowledge in inventory management alongside basic management knowledge. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Four years of relevant work experience.
• Advanced inventory management capability, including monitoring material movement, reconciling inventory balances, and maintaining adequate inventory levels.
• Working knowledge of compliance, people management, quality management, operations planning, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adequate supply levels are maintained.
• Verify documentation is completed when supplies and equipment are sent and received.
• Ensure patient charges for medical supplies are captured for accurate billing.
• Provide technical and operational training to new hires.
• Implement plans to improve the quality and efficiency of services.
• Plan and set day-to-day objectives for the team.
• Resolve technical and operational problems within provided guidelines.
• Lead and supervise a unit within a department or a small department.
• Support employee development and provide ongoing coaching.
• Maintain relationships and communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Address quality issues and support continuous improvement.
• Perform routine safety checks and fulfill safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage departmental resources and use data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identify new ideas and apply technology to improve processes and address challenges.

Benefits

• The benefits package may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED