Supervisor, Supply Chain

Premier, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k retirement program

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Premier is seeking a Supervisor, Supply Chain in Boston to lead the Supply Distribution Center operations. You will supervise staff, coordinate receiving, inventory, and distribution of medical supplies, and ensure timely delivery across the hospital.

This role requires experience in hospital distribution, strong communication, and a focus on process improvement and staff development. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years in receiving, inventory control, and distribution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise SDC employees, assign staff, schedule and evaluate performance.
• Oversee receipt and timely delivery of materials and equipment across the hospital.
• Manage central stores operations: Min-Max, EOQ, JIT, and LUM replenishment.
• Oversee par area management and replenishment across hospital locations.
• Assist in development and implementation of policies and procedures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication skills

MMIS experience

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MMIS software

Job description

Supervisor, Supply Chain

What you will be doing: Under the direction of the Supply Distribution Manager, this position is responsible for the daily supervision of the Supply Distribution Center (SDC) and associated operational processes, including the receiving and distribution of all equipment, materials, and supplies delivered directly to the hospital's main receiving dock, and the central storage and distribution of various medical and surgical supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility #1– 25% Supervises all SDC employees, including the assignment and scheduling of staff engaged in receiving, ordering, inventory as necessary, and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies received by the Hospital. Monitors overall department and individual staff performance. Maintains time records for all SDC employees and completes annual performance evaluations. Develops and provides necessary skills training and development opportunities for staff.
• Responsibility #2 – 25% Oversees the receipt of all incoming materials, supplies, equipment, and packages, and ensures their efficient and timely delivery to locations throughout the medical center. Coordinates the return of damaged and improper materials.
• Responsibility #3 – 20% Oversees the daily operation of the central stores area, including daily replenishment activities and ongoing maintenance of established Min-Max, EOQ, JlT, and LUM supply processes.
• Responsibility #4 – 20% Working under the direction of the Supply Distribution Manager, oversees the daily par area management and replenishment processes in all designated hospital-wide locations to ensure the timely, efficient, and organized supply of medical and surgical supplies. Confers with internal customer departments regarding problems or issues related to SDC activities and assists in their prompt resolution along with gathering and exchanging information pertaining to the ongoing level and quality of services provided.
• Responsibility #5 – 10% Assists the Supply Distribution Manager in the development, implementation, and administration of plans, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Work Experience: Years of Applicable Experience - 4 or more years
• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum FIVE YEARS experience in receiving, inventory control, and distribution processes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in order to supervise staff and interact effectively with customers and other members of management staff.
• Skilled in the use of Materials Management Information Systems, computer literacy necessary.
• Experience in hospital setting, specifically in a loading dock or distribution center environment.
• Experience in supervising and scheduling subordinate staff.
• Education: High School Diploma.

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public) Making independent decisions
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions

Hospital Environment

Travel Requirements

No travel required

Physical Demands

Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Compensation

Premier’s compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $72,000 - $120,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Benefits

• Health
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026
• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025
• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management
• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)
• For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Perks and discounts

Access to on-site and online exercise classes

About Premier

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

EEO / Diversity Statement

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief.

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