Supervisor Supply Chain

Management of Supply Chain operations in a cost effective, efficient and safe manner.

• Manages the organization and operation of the supply room, including establishing space and shelving requirements, bin naming and allocations and Lawson system maintenance for item detail.
• Supervises Receiving and Distribution employees and activities, including couriers. Monitors receiving and distribution processes to ensure proper functioning.
• Establishes and monitors par levels for supply room and inventory locations across the hospital. Sets par levels and reorder quantities in such a manner that balances efficiency (high product turnover) while avoiding stock outs or call downs.
• Monitors and ensures the integrity of the inventory information in Lawson, including quantity, product information and cost information.
• Performs periodic cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of on hand quantity information. Performs annual inventory count.
• Researches and explains unusual adjusting entries in general ledger arising from Lawson Material Management System.
• Trains Distribution and Receiving staff on Lawson applications and receiving / distribution processes.

• Monitors and reports inventory turnover rates, stock outs, call downs, days of supplies on hand, etc. and adjusts par levels and processes accordingly.
• Monitors and acts on daily order confirmations by accessing reports through Advocate online.
• Conducts monthly 1 on 1 reviews with all direct report associates and documents the reviews

• Works with Corporate Supply Chain to resolve issues regarding purchasing and contract compliance
• Provides excellent customer service to Nursing and other departments in terms of supply availability, prompt response to questions and requests and meeting supply related patient / departmental needs

• Works with distributors and manufacturers to resolve order / delivery issues
• Meets with vendors to review scorecard of vendor performance, suggest changes to enhance service.

• High School diploma and some college courses
• 1-2 years supervisor experience
• experience in the healthcare industry preferred
• 3-4 years prior materials management/inventory control experience required.

• Consistently requires high level and advanced problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills
• Ability to function well under pressure and conditions of frequent interruption.
• Excellent communication skill required.
• Hours of work may vary.

• Familiar with the basic ordering and inventory functions of Materials Management Information Systems
• Project Management n/a

n/a This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.