OR Materials Specialist

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Clerk to maintain stock levels, process purchasing orders, and ensure accurate record-keeping. You will handle receiving, storing, and distributing supplies essential for operations, while supporting invoicing and Returns processing.

This onsite role expects diligent data entry, strong attention to detail, and the ability to train and guide junior staff and interns as needed. Competitive benefits and career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2–3 years of related experience required.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering.
• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Office and clerical skills.
• Familiarity with university invoicing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; processes purchasing orders.
• Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to reports.
• Receives, unpacks, and delivers goods; restocks items as necessary; labels shelves.
• Processes and/or approves invoices for payment.
• Processes and documents returns as required following established procedures.
• Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry, answering telephones, and assisting customers.
• May serve as cashier and handle cash and cash-related payments.
• May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work.

Skills

Inventory control

Data entry

Database management

Problem solving

Clerical skills

Cash handling

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary Summary

• Maintains records of materials in inventory and on order.
• Monitors reorder points and initiates action to replenish stock.
• Reconciles discrepancies in inventories and notifies supervisor of irregularities.

Essential Functions:

• Monitors and maintains current inventory levels; processes purchasing orders as required; tracks orders and investigates problems.
• Records purchases, maintains database, performs physical count of inventory, and reconciles actual stock count to computer-generated reports.
• Receives, unpacks, and delivers goods; re-stocks items as necessary; labels shelves.
• Processes and/or approves invoices for payment.
• Processes and documents returns as required following established procedures.
• Performs routine clerical duties, including data entry, answering telephones, and assisting customers.
• May serve as cashier and handle cash and cash-related payments.
• May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required

Licenses and Credentials

Experience experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified 2-3 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Ability to reconcile stock counts to report data.
• Database management skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork.
• Ability to receive, stock, and/or deliver goods.
• Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills.
• Knowledge of university invoicing procedures.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/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 (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) 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 Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Day (United States of America) Pay Range $18.58 - $26.58/Hourly Grade 4

In addition to competitive base pay, 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.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

EEO Statement: 2200

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.

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