Materials Management Supervisor  

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

As a Materials Management Supervisor, you will be responsible for directing the daily activities of the Storeroom and Receiving departments and activities relating to the storage and distribution of supplies and equipment.  

A caregiver in this position works 3rd shift, 9:30pm - 6:00am. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Use electronic handheld devices, pallet jacks, copiers, fax machines, carts, and other equipment to perform regular duties.  

• Perform cycle counts and physical inventories.  

• Use the Material Management Information System to order, track, and deliver products.  

• Provide daily supervision of storeroom and receiving. 

• Develop the work schedule for Materials Handlers, assign tasks to caregivers and inspect work. 

• Supervise the receiving process, verify quantities and information of products received to Purchase Order, and direct the prompt delivery of supplies, equipment, forms, mail, and other items to requesting locations. 

• Assist with the reconciliation of discrepancies and notify management when necessary.  

• Investigate errors on shipped items and correct problems as necessary. 

• Record signatures for delivery purposes.  

• Inspect packages for damage, resolve damaged items with supplier and report unresolved damage issues with management as necessary. 

• Complete staff performance reviews.  

• Establish department goals and organize processes to meet stated goals.  

• Develop training and education process for department tasks. 

• Verify the schedule vs. Kronos timekeeping records.  

• Ensure proper use of all equipment. 

• Demonstrate use of process improvement techniques and philosophies.  

• Actively seek to eliminate errors and consistently improve service to customers. 

• Supervise data entry into the Material Management Information System to record requisitions, receipts, and returns. 

• Verify system information and take appropriate steps to reconcile when necessary.  

• Research errors to find cause and route as necessary to resolve. 

• Conduct audits of delivery locations. 

• Maintain and readjust established par level information to minimize shortages and maintain customer service levels. 

• Suggest changes to stocking procedures to improve the performance of the department. 

• Supervise the preparation of outgoing packages and calculate and record shipping costs as needed. 

• Assist with the physical inventory process.  

• Count and verify supplies in inventory and report discrepancies to upper management as necessary. 

• Engage and follow up on the Purchasing Department (buyers) as necessary. 

• Provide management with variance reports on discrepancies in supply budgets. 

• Keep work area clean, neat and free of debris. 

• Complete six months of training to learn specialized surgery components, inventory systems and departmental policies and procedures.  

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s degree.  

• One year of experience in inventory control functions with responsibility for par levels, purchasing functions, inventory analysis and usage trends.  

• A high school diploma/GED and three years of related experience may substitute the education requirement.  

• Valid driver’s license (VDL) to drive a box truck.  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.  

• Basic knowledge of mathematics sufficient to add, subtract and maintain logs. 

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: 

• One year of supervisory experience.  

• Experience in a healthcare supply chain function.  

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