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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Onsite
What you will be doing:
Under the direction of the Supply Distribution Manager, this position is responsible for the daily supervision of the Supply Distribution Center (SDC) and associated operational processes, including the receiving and distribution of all equipment, materials, and supplies delivered directly to the hospital's main receiving dock, and the central storage and distribution of various medical and surgical supplies.
Key Responsibilities
Responsibility #1– 25%
Supervises all SDC employees, including the assignment and scheduling of staff engaged in receiving, ordering, inventory as necessary, and distributing materials, equipment, and supplies received by the Hospital.
Monitors overall department and individual staff performance.
Maintains time records for all SDC employees and completes annual performance evaluations.
Develops and provides necessary skills training and development opportunities for staff.
Responsibility #2 – 25%
Oversees the receipt of all incoming materials, supplies, equipment, and packages, and ensures their efficient and timely delivery to locations throughout the medical center.
Coordinates the return of damaged and improper materials.
Responsibility #3 – 20%
Oversees the daily operation of the central stores area, including daily replenishment activities and ongoing maintenance of established Min-Max, EOQ, JlT, and LUM supply processes.
Responsibility #4 – 20%
Working under the direction of the Supply Distribution Manager, oversees the daily par area management and replenishment processes in all designated hospital-wide locations to ensure the timely, efficient, and organized supply of medical and surgical supplies.
Confers with internal customer departments regarding problems or issues related to SDC activities and assists in their prompt resolution along with gathering and exchanging information pertaining to the ongoing level and quality of services provided.
Responsibility #5 – 10%
Assists the Supply Distribution Manager in the development, implementation, and administration of plans, policies, and procedures
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
Years of Applicable Experience - 4 or more yearsEducation:
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Preferred Qualifications
Skills:
Minimum FIVE YEARS experience in receiving, inventory control, and distribution processes.
Good verbal and written communication skills in order to supervise staff and interact effectively with customers and other members of management staff.
Skilled in the use of Materials Management Information Systems, computer literacy necessary.
Experience:
Experience in hospital setting, specifically in a loading dock or distribution center environment
Experience in supervising and scheduling subordinate staff
Education:
High School Diploma
Additional Job Requirements:
Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
Attention to detail
Operate computer programs and software
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
Making independent decisions
Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions
Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k retirement program
Paid time off
Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans
Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
Premier at a glance:
Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026
Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
Accredited by Forbes: America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025
Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management
Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)
For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.
Employees receive:
Perks and discounts
Access to on-site and online exercise classes
Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.
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