Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Job SummarySupervisor, Materials Management:
In this role, you'll oversee inventory management, purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and team performance to ensure the right materials are available at the right time. You'll play a key role in supporting operational excellence through effective planning, forecasting, and inventory control.
Patient Care Required: No
What You'll Do:
- Maintain optimal inventory levels to support on-time delivery and meet customer requirements.
- Identify and evaluate new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the highest standards of quality, reliability, cost-effectiveness, continuity, and delivery performance.
- Establish inventory control procedures and oversee the annual physical inventory process.
- Lead, coach, develop, and evaluate team members to drive performance and operational success.
- Partner with product line coordinators to plan and forecast customer orders and ensure timely shipments.
- Build, maintain, and negotiate relationships with suppliers and vendors.
- Purchase supplies and materials according to established specifications and business requirements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and best practices across all materials management functions.
QualificationsRequired Education- Bachelor's Degree required.
Experience in lieu of a degree: Yes
Required Experience- 5-7 years of directly related experience required.
- 2-3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
What You'll Bring- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.
- Strong customer service orientation and commitment to meeting customer needs.
- In-depth knowledge of supply chain, purchasing, and inventory management systems.
- Experience with forecasting, inventory planning, and budgeting processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make timely, effective decisions.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)Physical Requirements- Standing Constantly (67-100%)
- Walking Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
- Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
- Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
- Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote TypeOnsite
Work Location45 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Employee TypeRegular
Work ShiftDay (United States of America)
Pay Range$79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual
Grade7
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
