Supervisor, Materials & Logistics

Published on: Sep 4, 2026

Country: United States

Location: Austin, Texas

Company: Luminex Corporation

Job Category: Operations

Employment type: Regular Full Time

Req ID: 7895

Obsessed by Science. Entrepreneurial by Nature. United by Purpose.

Diasorin is a global leader in immunodiagnostic and molecular diagnostic solutions, advancing science to improve patient outcomes worldwide. For more than 50 years, we have combined scientific rigor with an entrepreneurial mindset, operating with a strong commitment to innovation, accountability, and results to deliver trusted diagnostic solutions.

As the Diagnostics Specialist, Diasorin continuously invests in research, technology, and people. Guided by our values of operational excellence, customer focus, and teamwork, we empower teams to think boldly, act decisively, and transform ideas into meaningful impact across one of the industry’s broadest specialty diagnostic portfolios.

When you join Diasorin, you are not just filling a role. You are helping build what comes next.

Why Join Diasorin

Build What Matters
Take ownership, challenge the status quo, and contribute directly to solutions that improve patient care worldwide.
Innovate with Agility at a Global Scale
Work in an entrepreneurial environment that enables speed, collaboration, and global impact.
Grow in a People-Centered Culture
Thrive in a culture that values accountability, inclusion, and continuous development.

Job Scope

The Supervisor, Materials & Logistics directs the activities of all logistics associates in the department related to the receipt, put-away, storage, picking, and movement of raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods material in the supply chain.

Duties and Responsibilites

Manages logistics associates to perform the following functions:
o Receive shipments from suppliers, customers and field service offices.
o Compare receipts against purchase orders and move material to appropriate locations.
o Promptly process all receipts requiring special handling (i.e. Refrigerated or Frozen).
o Interface with purchasing and accounting on receiving exceptions.
o Separate material requiring special attention.
o Maintain receiving logs.
o Deliver non-inventory receipts to recipients.
o Pick material from inventory and supply instrument and reagent manufacturing operations.
o Track material shortages for manufacturing and communicate status to all stakeholders.
o Complete daily cycle counts.
o Drive company vehicle and move material between on-site and off-site stocking locations.
o Ensures that work areas are clearly labeled, clean, and efficiently organized for material associates to operate at maximum effectiveness.
o Manages multiple storage locations for inventory and non-inventory material inclusive of stockrooms, forward stocking locations, on-site warehouses, off-site warehouses, internal cages, external cages, and external storage pods.
o Works with facilities to design, develop, and implement material storage solutions for instrument, reagent, and non-inventory material.
o Perform pick transactions on reagent, bioassay, instrument, and field service sales orders.
o Check orders for quantity accuracy and record and check serial numbers and lot numbers.
o Prepare products for shipment to customers, partners, and field service offices.
o Prepare appropriate shipping documentation in compliance with all domestic and international regulations (IATA, EAR, hazmat, dangerous goods, customs, etc).
o Rate packages for delivery costs.
o Work directly with logistics carriers to schedule shipments consistent with customer expectations (overnight, ground, LTL, ocean, white-glove, etc)
o Trace international and domestic packages as needed.
o Order and restock supplies for shipping (boxes, foam, dry ice, etc)
o Complete daily cycle counts.
o Generate reports on product availability and shipment status and communicate effectively with customers, partners, sales, marketing, and internal stakeholders.

Works with approved carriers, freight forwarders and customs brokers to ensure exemplary performance.

Performs the activities of the team as a backup when needed.

Ensures that all processes are conducted according to approved procedures.

Processes material transactions quickly, accurately, and completely in the Oracle ERP system to ensure integrity between physical inventory status and system inventory status.

Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.

Conducts annual performance reviews.

Establishes a facilities layout that promotes safe and efficient operations

Maintains the work schedule / vacation schedule and ensures that each operation is staffed during scheduled hours.

Ensures that all work is completed on schedule and in compliance with all company policies and procedures.

When necessary updates or creates for approval any required procedures and training documents.

Ensures that all material associates are qualified and properly trained to perform their assigned duties. Maintains a Training Matrix for each material associate that shows the task for which they have demonstrated competency and are approved to perform without direct supervision/observation.

Provides forklift training for material associates.

Other duties as assigned.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Science, or equivalent required or

5+ Years Experience working in a supply chain role, including planning, purchasing, and/or logistics required

3+ Years Experience in a receiving, warehouse, parts department, stock room, or shipping function or equivalent work experience. required

1+ Years Experience in leadership role with direct reports preferred

1+ Years Experience in a Medical Device, Pharma, or other Healthcare field preferred

1+ Years Experience using an ERP system in a manufacturing environment preferred

1+ Years Experience with oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) preferred

1+ Years Experience in a GMP and/or FDA regulated environment preferred

Training and Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (High proficiency)

Basic knowledge of cGMP regulations (High proficiency)

Working knowledge of DOT rules and regulations (High proficiency)

Working knowledge of OSHA and Hazmat regulations (High proficiency)

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. (High proficiency)

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision (High proficiency)

Ability to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlines (High proficiency)

Proven time management, organization, and prioritization skills. (High proficiency)

Ability to organize data and generate reports in MS Excel. (High proficiency)

Ability to organize and present plans and status updates in MS PowerPoint. (High proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS preferred

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Standard Physical Demands

All positions require standing, stooping, bending, climbing, sitting, kneeling, and lifting of at least 40lbs. - Frequently

Standard Working Conditions

Must work onsite at Luminex office - Frequently

Possible exposure to biological or chemical hazard, extensive noise, and/or working with lasers - Frequently

Work situations include dealing with people; working alone; making judgments and decisions. - Frequently

Work is normally performed in a typical manufacturing environment - Frequently

Frequent use of personal computer, copiers, printers, and telephones - Frequently

Frequently around moving machinery, is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity; is exposed to dust, fumes, gases, radiation - Frequently

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus - Frequently

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate - Frequently

Travel Requirements

10% Travel may be required

Diasorin offers a competitive rewards package focused on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a comprehensive plan of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Diasorin is committed to building a workplace where people feel empowered to contribute ideas, take ownership, and grow their careers. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen innovation and help us deliver meaningful impact for patients and customers worldwide.

Diasorin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This posting and recruitment process are subject to applicable local laws and regulations in the country where the position is located. Additional employment disclosures, candidate rights, and employment conditions may apply based on local jurisdiction.

Individuals hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and may be subject to a background check and drug screening where permitted by law. Diasorin is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process. If assistance is required, please contact hr@diasorin.com.

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Diasorin never requests payment, financial information, or personal banking details from candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communications from Diasorin recruiters will only come from a verified @diasorin.com email address. If you have questions about the legitimacy of a recruitment communication, please contact hr@diasorin.com for verification.

Unauthorized third-party recruiting agencies may not submit candidates for this position without prior written authorization from the Diasorin Human Resources Department.