Supervisor, Materials Management

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Materials Management is responsible for managing inventory and purchasing procedures for raw materials and other supplies. The role maintains inventory levels to support on-time delivery and customer requirements, explores materials, suppliers, and processes to improve quality, reliability, pricing, continuity, and delivery, and oversees the annual physical inventory. The supervisor coaches and evaluates staff, works with product line coordinators on order planning and forecasting, negotiates with suppliers, and ensures materials department functions follow company practices and procedures. This is an onsite, 40-hour-per-week night-shift role at 90 Blossom Street.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering required; 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.
Knowledge of forecasting and budgeting.
Ability to solve problems swiftly.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Proficiency 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 and problem-solving aptitude.
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 the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.
Establish procedures for and supervise the annual physical inventory.
Supervise, evaluate, and coach staff members.
Work with product line coordinators on planning and forecasting customer orders to meet shipments.
Maintain 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.