Supervisor Supply Chain - Materials Management

Christus Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Supply Chain professional in Tyler, TX to lead inventory, receiving, warehouse, and distribution functions. You will ensure adherence to ERP processes, contract compliance, and cost-saving initiatives, while mentoring teams and coordinating with hospital executives.

The role requires 4–5 years in supply chain, 2–3 years supervisory experience, and familiarity with Infor/Epic ERP systems. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4–5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems; Infor and Epic preferred.
• Hospital supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience developing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ministries follow Corporate Supply Chain directives including receiving, warehouse, distribution, inventory and usage control.
• Monitor contract compliance and inventory accuracy.
• Master INFOR modules including Purchasing Receiver, Inventory Management, Warehouse Clerk.
• Coordinate annual inventory counts and variance resolution.
• Support cost-saving strategies and process improvements.
• Present to hospital executives and interact with leadership.
• Occasionally work long or irregular hours.
• Lead and mentor regional MM teams.

Skills

MS Office

Supply Chain Applications

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems (Infor, Epic)

Job description

Summary:

Key member of the Supply Chain team. Major responsibilities include ensuring ministries follow Corporate Supply Chain directives to include receiving, warehouse, distribution, inventory and usage control, contract compliancy, Infor and charging compliancy and related functions. The supervisor shall have 24 HR accountability for the department.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Ability to perform Supply Chain Technician, Technician Senior, and Technician lead tasks.
• Responsible for all supply and equipment inventory ensuring ERP processes are being followed.
• Master INFOR modules appropriately (according to assignment) including Par Specialist, Purchasing Receiver, Inventory Management, Warehouse Clerk, and Mobile Supply Chain Mgmt.
• Assists in the oversight of the operational responsibilities of the Supply Chain functions of central supply, receiving and/or distribution.
• Review item usage reports and assist in recommending inventory level changes.
• Assist supervisor/manager/director with any purchases and consignment management.
• Assist with the annual inventory counts and is involved with variance resolution.
• Collaborates and assists in process improvements as it relates to Supply Chain.
• Evaluates associate's performance and counsels when appropriate.
• Run/work weekly inventory valuations, inventory turns, conversions and INR reports.
• Mentors' local MM teams to encourage professional development.
• Involvement with cost savings strategies.
• Monitor, rotate and transfer stock, adjusting process to alleviate supplies from expiring.
• Inventory cycle counts.
• Plans for proper utilization of personnel within departments.
• Assists departments with quotes for contracted supplies and/or equipment.
• Track supply contract compliancy for region and provide monthly updates to Manager with status of contract launch packets.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for improvement in operations and systems with particular reference to customer service.
• Occasionally work long or irregular hours including nights and weekends.
• Must be well versed in the use of MS Office suite/Supply Chain Applications.
• Analytical and quantitative thinker.
• Ability to present effectively and meet with hospital executives.
• Excellent communicator, speaker, and listener.
• Ability to operate in a complex, dynamic environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to deal effectively with people, sometimes in highly emotional states.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, human relations skills, problem solving and decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director or Ministry Leadership.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.

Experience

• Recommended 4-5 years of relevant work experience.
• 3-4 years of supply chain experience strongly preferred.
• 2-3 years of supervisory related experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems with a preference in working with multiple systems such as Infor and Epic.
• Medical product and equipment knowledge preferred.
• Hospital supply chain experience preferred.
• Experience developing and writing policies and procedures.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• None required.

Work Schedule:

6:30AM - 3PM

Work Type:

Full Time