Senior Supply Chain Team Lead

Kaiser Permanente; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA seeks a Supply Chain and Logistics Supervisor to lead a team applying best practices, resolve inventory and supplier issues, and streamline operating models. The role focuses on audits, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration to support customer satisfaction and efficient logistics.

Primary location is California, Downey; work schedule typical of a full-time, on-site role with standard business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, four+ years in purchasing, logistics, or related field
• Experience leading teams and managing performance expectations
• Strong analytical and process-improvement capabilities
• Familiarity with healthcare or regulated industry preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees supply chain and logistics team, ensuring compliance with guidelines and best practices
• Guides inventory, asset, and vendor issue resolution; improves current processes
• Leads audits of suppliers and implements corrective actions
• Drives data-driven decisions on utilization, quality, inventory levels, and courier routing
• Manages cross-functional collaboration and performance feedback to develop talent

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Healthcare Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Material Management, Operations Research, or related field

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Downey, CA seeks a Supply Chain and Logistics Supervisor to lead a team applying best practices, resolve inventory and supplier issues, and streamline operating models. The role focuses on audits, cost reduction, and cross-functional collaboration to support customer satisfaction and efficient logistics.

Primary location is California, Downey; work schedule typical of a full-time, on-site role with standard business hours.