Supervisor-Supply Chain - Materials Management

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

UMMC in Jackson, MS is seeking a Supervisor-Supply Chain - Materials Management to oversee staff and the daily operations involved in receipt verification, storage, and control of medical supplies and equipment used in patient care.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED with three years in shipping/receiving, stocking, loading and logistics, plus strong supervision and computer skills to manage inventory, coordinate supply distribution, and ensure accuracy and safety across the hospital

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED and three years of shipping/receiving, stocking, loading and logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the work activities of subordinate staff.
• Receives, verifies receipt, stores, and distributes equipment and supplies.
• Assists in providing training and coaching of subordinate staff.
• Monitors and audits inventory.
• Assists in determining stock requirements.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of supply orders.
• Interfaces with accounting staff to resolve invoice issues.
• Maintains applicable files, records, and databases.
• Maintains area of responsibility in compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices.

Skills

Materials management

PC software proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Supervisory ability

Hospital supply chain knowledge

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Job Requisition ID:

R00054060

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

SC-Materials Management & Shipping/Receiving Operations

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Supervisor-Supply Chain - Materials Management

Job Summary:

Supervises subordinate staff and areas involved in the receipt verification, storage, and control of medical, surgical, and other supplies and equipment used in the care and treatment of patients or in related medical center operations.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:

High School diploma/GED and three (3) years of shipping/receiving, stocking, loading and logistics experience.

Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required:

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of materials management. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task. Ability to perform basic supervisory functions. Oversees and provides supervision of the daily operational activities associated with at least one of the following functional areas of the hospital supply chain including: supply distribution and replenishment, receiving and delivery, mail services and post office, warehouse inventory management, and the coordinated supply support system.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the work activities of subordinate staff.
• Receives, verifies receipt, stores, and distributes equipment and supplies.
• Assists in providing training and coaching of subordinate staff
• Monitors and audits inventory
• assists in determining stock requirements
• prepares and/or supervises the preparation of supply orders.
• Interfaces with accounting staff to resolve invoice issues.
• Maintains applicable files, records, and databases.
• Maintains area of responsibility in compliance with the requirements of the joint commission and other regulatory agencies.
• Promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 75 pounds, occasional climbing, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more).

Time Type:

Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

100

Work Shift:

Evening

Grant Funded:

No

Job Posting Date:

10/1/2026