Supervisor Supply Chain - Materials Management

CHRISTUS Health System; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a senior Supply Chain professional in Tyler, TX to lead inventory and distribution activities across ministries. You will enforce corporate directives, manage ERP usage, and supervise staff to maintain optimal inventory levels while driving efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with experience in Infor and Epic systems. Normal hours are daytime with occasional extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 4–5 years of relevant work experience in supply chain.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, especially Infor and Epic.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving, warehouse, distribution, inventory, and usage control.
• Ensure contract compliance and ERP processes are followed.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform cycle counts, and report variances.
• Mentor teams and contribute to cost savings strategies.
• Coordinate operations with hospital ministry leadership.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Infor ERP

Epic ERP

MS Office

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:

2:30PM - 11PM

Work Type:

Full Time