ROLE SUMMARY

Howard University Hospital is seeking a qualified Team Lead, Distribution to join our Central Supply team. The Team Lead, Distribution serves as the right hand to the Manager of Materials and Distribution and leads daily operations for Central Supply, Receiving, and Linen. This position provides shift leadership, monitors inventory, maintains accurate reports, coordinates staffing coverage, and works alongside the team to ensure hospital units receive the supplies needed to support patient care. The Team Lead also serves as a point of contact in the Manager's absence, including overnight and weekend coverage.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the shift and oversee daily operations for Central Supply, Receiving, and Linen, serving as the Manager's primary support.
• Act as the point of contact in the Manager's absence, including overnight and weekend coverage, and escalate issues promptly.
• Run and review daily inventory reports using Excel and the ERP system (Lawson / Oracle-Cerner), including the IC145 stock status report by noon.
• Follow up on open orders and backorders and escalate stock-outs before the buyer cutoff.
• Work alongside the team on unit replenishment (PAR), receiving, and linen delivery to ensure work is completed across assigned shifts.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, stock adjustments, stock rotation, obsolete and expired item reports, and item master cleanup.
• Maintain and post staff schedules and overtime trackers on the shared drive.
• Assist with schedule gaps, report empty shifts to the Nursing Staffing Office, and review UKG timecards for Manager approval.
• Build and maintain Excel trackers and reports, including stock-outs, fill rate, inventory value, and overtime, and prepare data for the Manager's dashboards.
• Maintain documentation for code carts, rental equipment, recalls, and expired items.
• Train staff on new processes and systems, including the Oracle/Cerner implementation.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities that are related and appropriate to the position and area.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience in inventory management, distribution, or supply chain, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• One (1) year of lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Must pass an Excel skills assessment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including filters and sorting, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and conditional formatting.
• Ability to independently build and maintain Excel trackers and reports.
• Experience with ERP or materials management systems such as Lawson, Oracle-Cerner, or similar systems, including running reports, entering requisitions, and making stock adjustments.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint/OneDrive, and UKG timekeeping.
• Ability to analyze inventory data, including usage, PAR levels, stock-outs, and turnover, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully, and proactively with staff, customers, clinicians, and leadership.
• Ability to lead by example, work alongside the team, and foster a positive and professional environment.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments independently.
• Understanding of outstanding customer service principles.
• Experience with Power BI, Power Query, or other data/dashboard tools preferred.
• CMRP, APICS, or other supply chain certification preferred.

ABOUT HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Howard University Hospital (HUH), located in Washington, D.C., is a teaching hospital committed to providing quality patient care, advancing medical education, and supporting research. Our team members play an important role in maintaining a safe, supportive, and efficient environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Howard University Hospital, your expertise is valued and your growth is supported. We offer:

• A commitment to work-life balance.
• Recognition and rewards for the work you do.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, disability insurance, vacation and sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition remission of up to two courses per semester.
• The opportunity to be part of a mission-driven institution with more than 150 years of service to the community.

Position Details

PAY

The annual salary range for this position is $60,000 - $72,000. Placement within the range is determined by the candidate's qualifications, experience, and applicable compensation guidelines.

COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS

Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, patient safety, and well-managed behavioral choices.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Howard University Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable Accommodation: Howard University Hospital provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. For accommodation requests, contact HUHLA@huhosp.org.

Pay Transparency: Howard University Hospital complies with applicable pay transparency laws and regulations.

Disclaimer: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change based on operational needs.