Implant Inventory Specialist

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Boston is looking for an Inventory Manager to oversee inventory levels and purchasing processes. This role requires strong leadership and analytical skills, with a Bachelor's degree in Materials Engineering being essential. The position involves managing supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with company standards, making it ideal for a professional with 5-7 years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of directly related experience.
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience can substitute for a degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Supervise annual physical inventory and staff members.
• Negotiate with suppliers and comply with company standards.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service orientation

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary:
Responsible for managing inventory and purchasing procedures of raw materials and other supplies within a company.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements
• Responsible for exploring new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best quality, reliability, prices, and delivery
• Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical inventory
• Supervises, evaluates, and coaches staff members
• Interfaces with product line coordinators on planning and forecasting customer orders
• Maintains relationships and negotiates with suppliers
• Purchases supplies and materials according to specifications
• Ensures compliance with company standards and procedures in all materials department functions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Materials Engineering required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience: 5-7 years directly related experience; 2-3 years supervisory experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lead team members
• Customer service-oriented
• Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems
• Knowledge of forecasting and budgeting
• Problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of SAP MM
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude
• Outstanding communication and leadership skills

Physical Requirements

• Standing constantly (67-100%)
• Walking constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting rarely (less than 2%)
• Lifting frequently (34-66%) 35 lbs+ with assisted device
• Carrying frequently (34-66%) 35 lbs+ with 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 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%)

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, or other protected statuses. We ensure reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application, interview, and employment process.