Healthcare Supply Chain Lead: Training & Inventory

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Supply Chain Logistics Lead to coordinate and train staff across Procedural, Distribution and Central Supply teams, ensuring schedules, performance evaluations, and policy adherence. The role collaborates with procurement and clinical management to optimize inventory and processes in a hospital setting.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, experience in healthcare or warehouses, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in healthcare or warehouse field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools and able to learn supporting information systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for high-quality employee training, directly and through delegation and shadowing other employees.
• Manages inventory of supplies in the department; monitors usage trends, maintains par forms, and assist with recalls, backorders, and substitute products.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain Procurement and/or suppliers to coordinate delivery of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates priority and/or special-order requests for supplies and equipment as needed.
• Runs and works various daily and periodic reports. Prepares and maintains records, files, and requisitions.
• Assists employees with prioritization and problem resolution as issues occur, such as authorizing urgent requisitions, accommodating emergency or priority requests, or adjusting assignments
• Initiates structured par level and inventory management activities on an at least semi-annual basis for all assigned supply areas. Works with staff and clinical management to adjust.
• Participates in the recruitment, retention, performance enhancement, and competency assessment of staff in collaboration with Supply Chain Logistics Manager.
• Documents and addresses employee concerns related to work performance, attendance, or any other disciplinary problems.
• Regularly performs duties of employees to assist with workloads.
• Responsible for technical, policy, and procedure, and communication training for assigned areas.
• Participates in yearly audit and inventory.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Supply Chain Logistics Lead to coordinate and train staff across Procedural, Distribution and Central Supply teams, ensuring schedules, performance evaluations, and policy adherence. The role collaborates with procurement and clinical management to optimize inventory and processes in a hospital setting.

The position requires strong interpersonal skills, experience in healthcare or warehouses, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.