Supply Chain Supervisor

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• Title of position being described Supv, Supply Chain
• Grade 47

• Give brief summary of the position's responsibilities in one or two sentences
• State the purpose
• It may be helpful to write the Basic Purpose after completing the Duties and Responsibilities section Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Supervisor, Supply Chain leads daily operations at an assigned laboratory site or hospital network.
• Directly supervises a frontline team, owns site-level inventory performance, and serves as the primary supply chain contact for lab and hospital partners on site.
• Duties and Responsibilities:

• Revenue
• # of Employees
• Volume
• Complexity Consider the follow:
• What duties are performed regularly? How often the duty is performed (e.g. daily, weekly, etc.)?
• Describe special projects and assignments that require analytical ability
• Are presentations made and if so, to whom (for example, co-workers, peers, managers, management committees, clients, etc.)?
• How is the position involved in producing reports (e.g. analyzes data, etc.)? Describe these reports and indicate how often they are produced?
• Describe supervisory duties (e.g. recommends salary actions, conducts performance reviews, trains staff, assigns and reviews work, etc.) What responsibility does this position have in hiring, firing, promotions, etc.)?
• When completing this section:
• Start each statement with an action verb in the present tense
• List duties in order of importance or in a logical sequence
• Explain what is done and why
• Note any special conditions/requirements that go along with the job, (e.g. overtime, on call, heavy lifting, etc.)
• Avoid buzz works and technical jargon Leads, coaches, and develops frontline team members through regular feedback and structured development conversations.
• Identifies and develops internal candidates for advancement and builds individual development plans.
• Supports career development for all team members from entry level through Lead Supply Replenisher.
• Onboards new team members and ensures readiness to perform to standard. Manages daily scheduling, attendance, and site coverage.
• Owns end-to-end inventory replenishment and receiving operations at the assigned site.
• Partners with laboratory and hospital operations contacts to align on supply needs and resolve exceptions.
• Enforces standard work processes across all replenishment, audit, and inventory activities. Reviews and approves daily requisitions and resolves inventory system exceptions.
• Leads daily operations huddles and participates in weekly management reviews.
• Owns site supply chain performance metrics, monitors results daily and drives corrective action.
• Escalates service risks and operational disruptions with urgency and clear ownership.
• Co-facilitates site-level process improvement activities and sustains outcomes.
• Maintains visual management standards and site safety and quality compliance.
• Serves as the primary supply chain contact on site for all materials and inventory matters.

• There are five subheadings in this section

• Briefly describe type of work experience and number of years required

• Briefly describe type of work experience and number of years preferred
• Physical and Mental Requirements: Indicate any physical or mental demands that must be met to successfully perform the principal responsibilities of the position (e.g., routinely lift 25 pounds, sitting or standing for long periods of time.)
• Technical /Job Specific Knowledge: Briefly list the knowledge necessary to be successful at this job. List specific tools, programs, or processes. Include level of competency

• Briefly list the skills required to successfully perform at this job Required Work Experience:
• Minimum 2 years in supply chain, materials management, warehouse operations, or healthcare supply. Demonstrated experience leading or developing a frontline team.

• 3 to 5 years in supply chain operations.
• Experience with lean or visual replenishment systems. Prior healthcare or laboratory environment strongly preferred.

• Routinely lifts up to 50 pounds.
• Extended standing, walking, and physical material handling throughout shift.
• Valid driver's license meeting company requirements.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to changing conditions.

• Inventory replenishment systems and supply chain operations.
• ERP inventory and requisition management. Supply chain analytics and performance monitoring tools.
• Lean operations principles including standard work and visual management.
• Supply chain performance metrics and operational KPIs.

• Frontline people leadership including coaching, feedback, and accountability.
• Hands-on operational execution while managing a team.
• Clear communication across all levels of the organization.
• Structured problem identification and escalation.
• Continuous improvement orientation.

• (Keep Brief) (Previously Supervision Exercised, per SHRM): Complete this section only if the job includes supervision of others. Otherwise mark "N/A” (not applicable).
• Indicate the number of individuals supervised (indirect and direct). List titles of direct reports, the number of people that hold that title and grade level.
• The specific supervisory duties should be listed in the "Duties and Responsibilities” section Reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager.
• Directly supervises Supply Replenishers and Lead Supply Replenishers at the assigned site.
• Conducts regular performance conversations and annual reviews for all direct reports.
• Recommends salary actions and promotions in partnership with manager and HR.
• Assigns daily work, monitors attendance, and ensures site coverage
• Develops Lead Supply Replenishers as the primary internal candidates for supervisor advancement.

• (Keep Brief) Preferred, Not Required
• Include work environment details such as temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job On-site daily presence required at assigned location.
• Laboratory and healthcare environment. Physical material handling required.

• Domestic International
• If yes, percentage selection
• Up to 25%, 25 – 50%, 50 – 75%, > 75% Up to 25% domestic.

• Indicate the minimum level of education or equivalent work experience required.
• If a college degree is a requirement, indicate degree type and/or major field of study High school diploma or GED required.

• 3 or more years of supply chain operations with frontline leadership may substitute for formal education requirements.

• Indicate the preferred level of education or equivalent work experience.
• If a college degree is preferred, indicate degree type and/or major field of study Associate or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations Management preferred.

• Indicate any technical training or professional licensing required None required.

• Indicate any technical training or professional licensing preferred Healthcare supply chain certification, Lean certification, or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.
• Coaches and develops team members consistently through direct feedback and structured conversations. Builds development plans for internal advancement candidates.
• Holds the team accountable to operational and quality standards.
• Makes sound daily operational decisions independently.
• Maintains adequate site coverage and manages team performance effectively.

• Approachable and consistent, team members trust that issues will be heard and addressed. Proactive on supply and service risks without waiting to be directed.
• Follows through on commitments and holds others to the same standard.
• Calm and clear during disruptions; escalates with urgency when needed.
• Uses data to make decisions and share performance with the team.
• Committed to quality, safety, and doing the right thing for patients and partners.

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