Lead, Healthcare Materials & Inventory

UC Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee all supply chain functions at the site, including receiving, inventory, stocking, mail distribution, and project management. You will lead staff, ensure on-time delivery, manage par levels, and collaborate with clinical and purchasing teams to optimize supply workflows.

The role emphasizes 5S, cost control, and value analysis. Minimum requirement is a high school diploma; preferred degrees and certifications in supply chain or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree.
• Preferred: AHRMM, Lean, and/or Six Sigma certifications.
• Minimum 1–2 Years equivalent experience. Preferred: 3–5 Years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains inventory levels in accordance with set standards and in coordination with hospital departments; calculates par level, determines stocking process, and monitors both for efficient supply.
• Manages staff to ensure all supply responsibilities are conducted according to procedure and completed within the proper time frame.
• Reviews all supply locations regularly: ensures cleanliness, orderliness, proper rotation and maintenance of assigned par levels. Enforces 5S standards
• Communicates material issues/concerns to appropriate personnel in a positive manner.
• Works closely with department managers to control inventory expenses. Assists in justifying supply expense variances with departments.
• Participates in Value Analysis process to ensure new products follow the appropriate product flow and helps communicate process to department managers. Executes internal logistics of product trials approved through VA and collaborates with clinical staff during trials.
• Manage the expiration date process for all supplies in the OR areas.
• Understands receiving / delivery processes and holds staff accountable to standard work.
• Collaborates with clinical departments to track packages and communicates any issues to clinical staff as quickly as possible.
• Works closely with Purchasing to ensure vendors are following PO process and gives appropriate feedback when necessary.
• Ensures supplies are delivered daily to the point of use location daily.
• Creates an effective process for clinical departments to request items from Central distribution and ensures they are delivered accordingly
• Responds to clinical requests with sense of urgency and follows up with staff to ensure requests are filled.
• Leads projects related to inventory management process improvements, technology implementation, or any other initiatives relevant to respective area
• Manages projects in an organized manner using schedules to track and report progress to senior leaders
• Must be able to present project status, barriers, and accomplishments in clear, effective manner in meetings.
• Must maintain highest levels of customer service while completing miscellaneous tasks to provide for patient care needs
• Generates employee schedule and continually monitors to ensure adequate staffing is maintained.
• Daily assignment of employees to assure effective performance and completes annual employee evaluations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inventory management

Staff management

5S standards

Value analysis

Project coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

AHRMM Certification

Lean Certification

Six Sigma Certification

Job description

UC Health in Cincinnati is seeking a Materials Manager to oversee all supply chain functions at the site, including receiving, inventory, stocking, mail distribution, and project management. You will lead staff, ensure on-time delivery, manage par levels, and collaborate with clinical and purchasing teams to optimize supply workflows.

The role emphasizes 5S, cost control, and value analysis. Minimum requirement is a high school diploma; preferred degrees and certifications in supply chain or