Supply Chain Supervisor - Materials & Inventory Leadership

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX, seeks a seasoned Supply Chain professional to lead inventory, purchasing and ERP compliance across central supply, receiving and distribution. You’ll optimize item usage, mentor teams, and support cost-saving initiatives while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills; experience with Infor ERP and Epic EMR is a plus. Standard hours are day-evening shifts with occasional after-hours coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems is preferred.
• Hospital supply chain experience advantageous.
• Experience writing policies and procedures.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Customer service focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree

Tools

Infor ERP

Epic EMR

MS Office

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX, seeks a seasoned Supply Chain professional to lead inventory, purchasing and ERP compliance across central supply, receiving and distribution. You’ll optimize item usage, mentor teams, and support cost-saving initiatives while ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills; experience with Infor ERP and Epic EMR is a plus. Standard hours are day-evening shifts with occasional after-hours coverage.