Materials management worker lead
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Oversees activities related to the purchase of material, material control, inventory control, shipping/receiving and stores functions.
Job description
Job Summary
Oversees activities related to the purchase of material, material control, inventory control, shipping/receiving and stores functions.
Essential Functions
- Plans, schedules and monitors the efficient movement of material from receiving or the warehouse to production.
- Develops raw material requirements and scheduling requirements from engineering specifications and production schedules and coordinates material movement with purchasing, warehouse, and production.
- Utilizes Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems.
- Negotiates lead times with suppliers and manage schedules for timely delivery.
- May interpret laws, rules and regulations regarding shipping and prepares applications for export/import control certifications and licenses.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
- Communicate accurately and appropriately.
- Ability to handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
- Hold self-accountable for professional practice.
- Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
- Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
- Demonstrate excellent work attendance and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
- Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Material Sciences required (experience may be accepted in lieu of degree)
- 3-5 years of materials management/inventory experience required
- Courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers
- Communicate accurately and appropriately
- Ability to handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner
- Hold self-accountable for professional practice
- Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and active participation in committees and projects
- Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities
- Demonstrate excellent work attendance and participate in meetings and training sessions
- Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.