Supervisor, Materials Management

About the role

The Supervisor, Materials Management oversees inventory management, purchasing activities, supplier relationships, and team performance to ensure the right materials are available at the right time. This role plays a key role in supporting operational excellence through effective planning, forecasting, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• 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.
  • Able 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.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+
• Carrying: Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+
• Pushing: Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling: Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing: Occasionally (3-33%)
• Standing: Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking: Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting: Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching: Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation: Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation: Frequently (34-66%) Feeling: Constantly (67-100%) Talking: Constantly (67-100%) Hearing: Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Far: Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near: Constantly (67-100%) Gross Manipulation: Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation: 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: Onsite Work Location: 45 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Type: Regular Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

Pay and Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $79,560.00 - $115,720.80/Annual. At Mass General Brigham, 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.

EEO Statement

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.