Supervisor, Supply Chain and Logistics

The mission of the Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard is to transform medicine by dramatically accelerating the understanding and treatment of disease. Through our partnerships with MIT, Harvard, and the Harvard teaching hospitals, along with collaborations across the globe, we've become a worldwide hub of cutting-edge biomedical science. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that pursues and rewards intellectual curiosity and innovative thinking.

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Broad’s Supply & Quality Management (SQM) team manages over $80m in annual inventory spend through a complex consumable supply chain. The materials SQM manages are critical to Broad’s mission, and are often costly, customized, single-sourced, and/or new to the market. SQM utilizes SAP to plan, procure, receive, track and distribute consumable inventory across the institute, ensuring a stable supply of materials is available to enable Broad’s groundbreaking research.
Reporting to the Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics, this role is critical to supporting Broad’s research efforts through high quality supply management. The Supervisor will work closely with the Manager and research teams to forecast needs, adjust supply levels, and proactively respond to changing requirements.
Key responsibilities include placing and tracking orders, managing catalog costs, and using SAP to maintain inventory accuracy. The Supervisor will also adjust safety stock and reorder levels, identify inventory discrepancies, and help develop standards for optimal inventory management.
This role includes team leadership, providing guidance to supply chain professionals, fostering collaboration, and aligning team efforts with Broad’s broader supply chain objectives.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

• Coordinates personnel assignments and schedules use of the Broad Institute truck for efficient movement of inventory, equipment, and other logistical needs
• Monitors stockroom, minimart, and receiving dock operations to allocate resources effectively and ensure smooth workflow
• Oversees cycle counting and inventory maintenance across all stockroom locations, including specialty chemicals and kits, to ensure accurate stock levels
• Utilizes SAP reporting tools to determine daily material requirements and support timely inventory replenishment
• Monitors and maintains flammable and chemical supplies, assisting in managing chemical stock levels and compliance
• Collaborates with team leaders to ensure adequate supplies in designated areas, including mini marts
• Tracks purchase order statuses with vendors, liaising with the Procurement department and end users as needed to address supply chain inquiries
• Engages with new research groups to assess their supply needs and implement customized inventory plans
• Supervises Logistics staff to ensure asset tags are applied per Institute policy and coordinates with the asset management team for regular physical inventories and asset tracking
• Partners with the Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics, and the Associate Director, Supply Chain & Logistics to evaluate safety stock, reorder levels, and standard order quantities
• Provides maintenance to material information records, ensuring accuracy of country of origin data, as well as manufacturer name and sku for materials sourced via distribution
• Works with the SAP Administrator to ensure new or updated item profiles are accurately reflected in SAP
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Manager, Supply Chain & Logistics

• Coach and mentor supply chain staff with the goal of continued growth of each individual on the team, as well as fostering a sense of team and mission within the group
• Manage the performance of Logistics personnel, including execution of the annual review process and coordination of individual goals
• Address any potential performance issues as they arise via the performance improvement process

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s preferred. Biology or Chemistry background a plus

• High School diploma with 7+ years of relevant experience in inventory or operations management using computerized systems; or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience in inventory or operations management using computerized systems.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience required
• Proficiency with computers, SAP or other MRP systems, and spreadsheets
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and collaboratively across levels
• Customer-focused with problem-solving skills
• Experience with biological and chemical products preferred