Lead Material Handler at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Summary:
Responsible for managing inventory and purchasing procedures of raw materials and other supplies within a company.


Essential Functions:
-Maintains optimum inventory levels to ensure on-time deliveries to meet customer requirements
-Responsible for continuing programs of exploration for new materials, suppliers, and processes to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery
-Establishes procedures and supervises the annual physical inventory
-Supervises, evaluates and coaches staff members
-Interfaces with product line coordinators on the planning and forecasting of customer orders to meet shipments
-Maintain relationships and negotiate with suppliers
-Purchase supplies and materials according to specifications
-Ensures that the company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all materials department functions



Qualifications


Education Bachelor's Degree Materials Engineering required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes Licenses and Credentials Experience directly related experience 5-7 years required experience in a supervisory role 2-3 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Ability to lead team members. - Customer service-oriented. - Familiarity with supply chain and inventory management systems. - Knowledgeable of forecasting and budgeting. - Ability to solve problems swiftly. - Working knowledge of SAP MM. - Excellent organizational and leadership skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office In depth knowledge of supply chain and inventory management systems. - Hands on experience with forecasting and budgeting. - Excellent organizational and time management skills. - Analytical thinking with problem solving aptitude. - Outstanding communication and leadership skills.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirements

Standing Constantly (67-100%)

Walking Constantly (67-100%)

Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Pushing Frequently (34-66%)

Pulling Frequently (34-66%)

Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)

Balancing Constantly (67-100%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


75 Francis Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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