Materials Management Supervisor

Uclahealthcareers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Materials Management Supervisor to oversee supply chain operations across our facilities. The role focuses on supervising logistics staff, managing inventory, PAR level adjustments, and collaborating with clinical teams to meet supply needs.

The position ensures efficient handling of linen, equipment, and supplies, with attention to cost-saving initiatives and process improvements in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train logistics staff to ensure productivity and task completion across assigned shifts
• Oversee product issues, transitions, and resolution processes
• Assign routes and allocate tasks to staff for department operations and maintenance
• Ensure excellent customer service and meet department service standards
• Manage supply inventory, including ordering, receiving, distributing, and maintaining appropriate backup stock
• Replenish inventory using supply chain management systems, handheld devices, or third-party tools
• Perform physical inventory counts, maintain accurate documentation, and input data
• Assess and adjust PAR levels to meet changing supply demands
• Stock, clean, and organize inventory holding rooms and related areas
• Distribute linen, supplies, and equipment throughout the health system per established procedures
• Collaborate with clinical teams in procedural, interventional, and radiology areas to understand supply needs and preferences
• Set up or modify inventory items within supply management software systems
• Reconcile packing slips with orders and deliveries
• Support inventory cost-saving initiatives and recommend process improvements

Job description

Description

The Materials Management Supervisor oversees all aspects of supply chain operations within Materials Management, ensuring the timely and efficient flow of supplies, linen, and equipment across UCLA Health facilities. This includes supervision of logistics staff, managing inventory, maintaining PAR levels, and supporting patient care units and procedural areas.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and train logistics staff to ensure productivity and task completion across assigned shifts
• Oversee product issues, transitions, and resolution processes
• Assign routes and allocate tasks to staff for department operations and maintenance
• Ensure excellent customer service and meet department service standards
• Manage supply inventory, including ordering, receiving, distributing, and maintaining appropriate backup stock
• Replenish inventory using supply chain management systems, handheld devices, or third-party tools
• Perform physical inventory counts, maintain accurate documentation, and input data
• Assess and adjust PAR levels to meet changing supply demands
• Stock, clean, and organize inventory holding rooms and related areas
• Distribute linen, supplies, and equipment throughout the health system per established procedures
• Collaborate with clinical teams in procedural, interventional, and radiology areas to understand supply needs and preferences
• Set up or modify inventory items within supply management software systems
• Reconcile packing slips with orders and deliveries

Support inventory cost-saving initiatives and recommend process improvements

Salary offers are based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Salary Range: $38.65 - $80.70 hourly