Supply Chain Specialist Lead - Materials Management Logistics

SoTalent; Santa Fe (NM); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist Lead - Materials Management Logistics in Santa Fe, NM for a hybrid role. You will drive inventory management, ERP system support, and process improvements across supply chain operations in a healthcare setting.

Collaborate with procurement, accounts payable, clinical staff, and vendors; provide training, data analysis, and process optimization to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and supply chain operations.
• Experience with ERP systems and transaction processing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Support daily supply chain operations including inventory management, order processing, cycle counting, and replenishment.
• Monitor and maintain inventory records, transactions, and data integrity.
• Assist in consignment inventory processes and compliance.
• Provide ERP process support and troubleshoot system issues as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workflow efficiency.

Skills

Inventory management

Supply chain operations

ERP systems

Transaction processing

Data analysis

Excel

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Supply Chain Specialist Lead - Materials Management Logistics

Location: Santa Fe, NM (Hybrid)

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

Work Setting: Hybrid

Are you passionate about optimizing supply chain operations, supporting ERP systems, and driving process improvements that enhance organizational efficiency? We are seeking a detail-oriented Supply Chain Operations Specialist to support inventory management, transaction processing, system administration, and operational excellence initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across multiple functions, provide ERP system expertise, support training efforts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic healthcare supply chain environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Operations & Inventory Management

• Support daily supply chain operations including inventory management, order processing, cycle counting, and inventory replenishment activities.
• Perform materials management functions while ensuring accuracy and compliance with operational procedures.
• Monitor and maintain inventory records, transactions, and system data integrity.
• Assist in managing consignment inventory processes, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Support sourcing and product substitution activities to maintain operational continuity during supply disruptions.

ERP Systems & Process Support

• Serve as a resource for ERP system processes, transactions, and workflow support.
• Utilize and support inventory, purchasing, receiving, warehouse, and supply chain management modules.
• Troubleshoot requisition, purchasing, invoicing, and system-related issues.
• Ensure accurate item setup, master data maintenance, and system configuration support.
• Analyze system reports and operational data to ensure transaction accuracy and compliance.

Training & Team Support

• Provide guidance, training, and knowledge sharing to team members on supply chain processes and system usage.
• Support project initiatives and process rollouts by assisting with implementation activities and user adoption.
• Act as a subject matter resource for operational procedures, inventory management, and ERP-related processes.
• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve workflow efficiency and operational performance.

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Analyze operational reports and identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Support value analysis initiatives by evaluating new products, technologies, and inventory requests.
• Assist with compliance monitoring, reporting, and data validation activities.
• Develop recommendations to improve supply chain performance, data accuracy, and operational effectiveness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives through process evaluation and problem resolution.
• Work closely with procurement, accounts payable, inventory teams, clinical staff, vendors, and operational stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external partners to resolve issues and support business objectives.
• Provide exceptional customer service while responding to inquiries and operational requests.
• Support project coordination and cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting inventory management, supply chain operations, logistics, or materials management functions.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems and automated inventory management platforms.
• Experience with transaction processing, reporting, and operational data management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to interpret reports, analyze data, and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• 3–4 years of relevant operational, supply chain, inventory, or logistics experience.
• Experience with inventory databases, ERP platforms, and automated systems.
• Knowledge of medical products, equipment, or healthcare supply chain operations.
• Experience supporting hospital, healthcare, or clinical supply chain environments.
• Familiarity with procurement, inventory control, and materials management best practices.