Supervisor, Supply Chain Distribution & Receiving

UnitedHealth Group Inc

CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$72,800–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
APICS (Association for Operations Management), Accreditation Standards, Analysis Skills, Auditing, Budget Management, Calendar Management, Clinical Support, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Content Management Systems (CMS), Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Data Management, Data Quality, Distribution Management, Distribution Warehousing, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Emergency Response, Expense Tracking, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Facebook, Financial Planning, Forecasting, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Interviewing Skills, Inventory Management, Inventory Planning, Leadership, LinkedIn, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Medical Equipment, Medical Office Administration, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, Metrics, OSHA, Operational Support, Operations, Patient Care, Printing, Process Improvement, Product Programs, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Control, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, SAP, Sales, Service Delivery, Shipping/Receiving, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Operations, Sustainability, Team Lead/Manager, The Joint Commission (TJC), Time Management, Training Tools, Transportation Routing, Trend Analysis, USPS (United States Post Office), Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Warehousing, Work From Home, YouTube
LOCATION
CA
POSTED
5 days ago

Supervisor, Supply Chain Distribution & Receiving at UnitedHealth Group

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Supervisor, Supply Chain Distribution & Receiving

Requisition number: 2367201 Job category: OptumInsight Consulting Primary location: Greenbrae, CA Date posted: 06/18/2026 Overtime status: Exempt Travel: No

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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Jobs in this family are responsible for the efficient management of all on-site logistics and inventory operations, including the receiving, storage, and distribution of medical supplies and equipment within a hospital environment.

NOTE: This position is based at a hospital location in Greenbrae CA and is not open to remote or hybrid work options. Qualified candidates must reside within a daily commute distance of Greenbrae CA to meet this expectation.

The Supervisor of Supply Chain Distribution & Receiving is responsible for leading the daily operations of the medical center"s Central Distribution and Receiving functions. This hands-on, on-site role ensures the accurate and efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of medical supplies to support high-quality patient care. The Supervisor plays a key role in maintaining inventory integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational responsiveness in a dynamic hospital environment. Additionally, this position serves as the primary liaison for supplier credentialing and product recall programs, ensuring timely execution and alignment with medical center policy and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Team Supervision & Leadership:

  • Lead daily operations including staff scheduling, route planning, and workflow coordination to ensure efficient service delivery

  • Provide hands-on coaching, training, and performance feedback in accordance with organizational policies, including for union-represented staff

  • Maintain staffing schedules and supply deployment routes to ensure full operational coverage

  • Serve as the point of contact for urgent supply chain requests from hospital leadership and clinical departments

  • Regulatory Compliance:

  • Conduct routine audits and inspections to verify adherence to safety, cleanliness, and documentation protocols within supply chain operations

  • Ensure full compliance with hospital policies and applicable regulatory standards related to the proper storage, handling, and distribution of supplies

  • Collaborate with internal teams to implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.

  • Inventory Control:

  • Manage PAR level replenishment across all department-owned supply locations, ensuring timely and accurate restocking to support uninterrupted clinical operations

  • Perform routine quality control audits to validate supply availability, stock accuracy, and adherence to proper storage protocols

  • Proactively identify and resolve inventory discrepancies, collaborating with clinical teams to maintain inventory integrity and prevent supply shortages or overstocking

  • Supply Chain Systems & Data Management:

  • Serve as the operational subject matter expert for all inventory-related modules within the Workday ERP system, ensuring accurate system utilization, data integrity, and alignment with operational workflows

  • Lead supplier credentialing and product recall programs, acting as the primary operational contact to ensure timely execution, regulatory compliance, and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

  • Use historical data and forecasts to guide inventory planning and PAR level adjustments

  • Stakeholder Collaboration:

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including clinical department leaders, sourcing and procurement teams, and suppliers, to ensure alignment and effective communication across the supply chain

  • Partner with clinical leaders to proactively understand evolving service line needs and patient care requirements, ensuring supply chain operations can support new initiatives and fluctuations in demand

  • Collaborate closely with the Sourcing and Procurement teammates to share critical inventory insights, including low stock alerts, purchase order discrepancies, and potential stock-out risks, enabling timely and informed purchasing decisions

  • Strategy, Process Improvement & Budget Management:

  • Analyze key metrics such as inventory turnover, fill rates, order accuracy, and supplier performance to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

  • Lead the development of annual operating budgets for the Supply Chain Distribution function, aligning financial planning with departmental goals and organizational priorities

  • Monitor and reconcile monthly expenditures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with budgetary guidelines

  • Lead cost-saving initiatives within warehouse and distribution functions

You"ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or inventory management, preferably in a healthcare or hospital environment
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Lawson, SAP) and inventory management tools
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards (e.g., The Joint Commission, OSHA) related to supply handling and storage
  • Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to support operational decisions
  • Must reside within a daily commute distance of Greenbrae CA (this is not a remote or hybrid position)
  • Must be willing/able to work on-site at a hospital location in Greenbrae, CA; Monday-Friday availability with flexibility for off-hours or emergency response as needed (this is not a remote or hybrid position)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certification in inventory or supply chain management (e.g., APICS, CMRP)
  • 1+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a warehouse environment
  • Experience managing union-represented staff and navigating labor-related policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of hospital accreditation standards and compliance requirements (e.g., CMS, FDA, The Joint Commission)
  • Familiarity with healthcare-specific supply chain workflows and clinical support requirements
  • Demonstrated success in implementing process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, or inventory optimization strategies

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you"ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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