Materials Management Supervisor

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operational Management - Provide oversight of the daily operations, work flow and staff of the assigned work area. Assess the staffing needs and prepare schedules to provide adequate coverage and maintain department readiness as directed by department leadership. Participate as department/division representative at meetings, relay relevant information and provide necessary follow up. Take ownership of issues and concerns communicated to the department/division and provide follow up to bring issues to conclusion. Ensure appropriate operational information regarding the department/division is communicated to appropriate staff. Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other Cincinnati Children's departments and outside agencies with which the department interacts. Monitor the materials delivery system to meet service response time targets and maximum order fulfillment results. Ensure all inventory management system transactions are completed correctly. Ensure inventory and receipt discrepancies are researched and root causes are corrected

• Project Management - Plan and implement departmental projects and participate in Medical Center projects as needed. Develop project plans and schedules to ensure timely completion. Coordinate activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed. Refine scope of work and manage change control process. Prepare status reports and presentations for department leadership. Track action items and open issues log. Achieve annual area performance goals and collaborate with other areas of Materials Management and Supply Chain to facilitate the achievement of short and long-term strategic plan initiatives. Participate in improving departmental and organizational performance through recommending areas or approaches for improvement activities, performing new procedures, collecting data and providing input to department discussions.

• Performance Management - Participates in and provides significant input into hiring, promotional, and termination decisions and job status recommendations.

• Policies & Practices - Ensures policies and practices are understood and followed by team. May provide changes or recommendations as necessary.

• Financial Management - Assist with fiscal responsibilities of the department as requested. Monitor budget expenditures; identify and research variances/problems. Assist in tracking and monitoring revenue, expense, and allocations. Provide applicable reports. Research information for major purchases. May assist with annual budget preparation.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree in related field. May require clinical license, certification/training

• 7+ years of work experience in Supply Chain, Material Handling, or in a related job discipline

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*Expected Starting Pay Range

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At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s. 

 Cincinnati Children's is: 

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years 

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers  (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025) 

• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune 

• Consistently certified as great place to work 

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability 

• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 

 We Embrace Innovation—Together.  We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us. 

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability