Supply Chain Operations Manager

Note:

(If Re-locate then Travel, Meal & Accommodation will be Covered by Client)

Schedule:

M-T, 1st & 2nd Shift (Fully onsite / M-T / 4 Days)

The Manager, Supply Chain Operations reports to the Director of Supply Chain Operations and is responsible for the management and general oversight of the hospital's supply chain functions. The scope of work includes the development and supervision of processes, procedures, and policies that impact the Supply Chain Operations team at the assigned entity. Areas of impact include, but are not limited to, medical supply & equipment distribution, inventory management systems, receiving processes, customer service engagement, and team member development.

• Directs the daily activities of inventory management for Perioperative and other clinical units as well as the central supply storeroom. Utilize various computer systems to locate inventory / equipment, audit staff member quality / productivity and maintain budgetary guidelines.
• Collaborates with perioperative and other clinical units to establish Point of Use par levels and refill points, utilizing reports and data to inform and improve supply chain service levels.
• Ability to extract and interpret data, develop and implement work plans, and proactively monitor key performance indicators to make real- time adjustments to ensure goal accomplishment. Consistently seeks to improve work processes and workflow efficiencies.
• Assists Director with maintaining established department policies & procedures, objectives, quality assurance, and safety standards; provides leadership to improve employee productivity and service levels.
• Responsible for the oversight and accountability of inventory related to expired goods, credits, charges, lot tracking, and storage.
• Participates in all Value Analysis and product review committees at both system and affiliate levels, including Perioperative and other clinical standing committees and bid-related specific teams.
• Reviews free text purchasing activities in SAP daily to assure quick turnaround in sourcing and processing; facilitates purchase order discrepancy resolution through contact and research.
• Manages product recalls, including immediate notification to departments throughout the hospital, collection and return of product if required, and response to vendors, agencies, etc.
• Maintains related official documentation and provides monthly reports for the department.
• Ensures full department compliance with regulatory requirements (Examples:
  Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare, Department of Health, Department of Transportation, and system wide audits.)
• Collaborates with Sourcing to secure bids for capital equipment as assigned
• Manages direct reports according to safety protocols and policies & procedures, in an effort to meet department performance standards.
• Ensures timeliness of evaluations, sets measurable goals for staff, and provides both positive and constructive feedback regarding successes and opportunities for growth when compared to individual goals.
• Develops and monitors implementation of annual department goals that support the core strategies and objectives.

Ensures fairness and ethical responsibility, and provide positive & constructive feedback in an effort to make improvements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or related field is required.
• Additional experience may be substituted for education. (Equivalency Formula:
  Related experience beyond minimum training experience qualifications may substitute for formal education requirement on a two-years’ experience-for-one year education basis.)

• Extensive experience managing material/logistic operations in support of patient care, as is generally acquired through at least seven years of progressively responsible experience in a healthcare materials management setting
• Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of hospital finance, information systems, customer service, performance improvement and regulatory requirements
• Experience with point of use technology, MS Office applications, Enterprise
• Resource Planning, Materials Replenishment…