Distribution / Materials Supervisor

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

Boston Scientific is seeking a highly motivated Distribution / Materials Supervisor on a defined-term (23-month) basis to join our team.

Job Purpose:

The Distribution / Materials Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the distribution function, ensuring efficient, safe, and accurate handling of goods. This role focuses on coordinating staff, maintaining service levels, and driving continuous improvement within the warehouse and distribution processes.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Manage staff rotas, attendance, and performance reviews.  

• Supervise day-to-day distribution and warehouse activities, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and dispatch.  

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of warehouse operatives to achieve productivity and performance targets.  

• Ensure orders are processed accurately and delivered on time to meet customer expectations.  

• Monitor inventory levels and support stock control processes, and audits.  

• Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures. 

• Maintain compliance with health & safety regulations and company policies.  

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.  

• Liaise with transport, customer service, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.  

• Investigate and resolve operational issues, discrepancies, or customer complaints.  

• May perform individual contributor tasks.

Education & Experience:

• Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8) in a Business/Engineering or other related discipline. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills, an innate ability to influence and build relationships at all levels and a driving vision to create an inclusive culture of performance, continuous improvement and development. 

• Must be a pro-active self-starter and an excellent communicator with exceptional problem-solving skills. 

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

To search and apply for open positions, visit: https://bostonscientific.eightfold.ai/careers

At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com