Supervisor, Materials Management

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Holidays

Job summary

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is seeking a skilled supervisor for materials management. The role oversees storage, inventory control, and scheduling for an assigned area, leading and mentoring lower level staff.

Responsibilities include supervising transport, maintaining inventory accuracy, analyzing reports, and ensuring proper inspection of received materials. Strong collaboration, planning, and communication skills are essential for success in this on-site position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials management or related field is required.
• Two years of related material handling experience is required.
• Ability to supervise and mentor staff in a team environment.
• Detail oriented with strong planning, organizational and negotiating skills.
• Strong multitasking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all materials management activities related to storage, production scheduling and inventory control.
• Supervises transport of supplies to and from departments and ensures needs are met.
• Supervises inventory levels and prepares and analyzes reports.
• Ensures inspection of materials against invoices, bills of lading, packing slips, orders.
• Handles shipment discrepancies and ensures resolution.
• Guarantees accuracy of filled requisitions and delivery of materials.
• Plans, organizes, and implements inventory operations and procedures.
• Interviews, recommends employees for hire, and manages training.
• Oversees staff work; appraises productivity and handles complaints.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Logistics knowledge

Collaboration

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in materials management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Supervises the purchasing, inventory control, and utilization of materials, supplies, and equipment for an assigned area. Leads and mentors lower level staff members.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all materials management activities related to the movement of storage, production scheduling and inventory control activities.
• Supervises transport of supplies and materials to and from departments and ensures supplies and material needs are met throughout the institution.
• Supervises inventory levels and prepares and analyzes reports.
• Ensures complete inspection of materials against supplier invoices, bills of lading, packing slips, customer orders and similar documents.
• Handles shipment discrepancies and ensures resolution.
• Guarantees accuracy of filled requisitions and delivery of materials to customers.
• Plans, organizes, and implements inventory operations and procedures.
• Interviews, recommends employees for hire, and manages employee training.
• Oversees employees work; appraises employee productivity/efficiency and handles employee complaints and grievances.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge in logistics, warehouse, or directly related fields.
• Ability to collaborate and gain cooperation in team oriented environment.
• Detail oriented with meticulous planning, organizational and negotiating skills.
• Ability to identify and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully and develops alternative solutions.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in materials management or related field is required.

Required Skills

• Two (2) years of related material handling experience is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture .

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7539
• Job Category Purchasing
• Posting Date 08/05/2026, 03:35 PM
• Locations 0001 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift 8am-5pm Mon-Fri
• Organization B5450 - Materials Management, B5400 - Supply Chain Management, B5000 - SVP & CFO, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center