Director, Distribution

Director, Distribution

Req #:

Category:
Procurement / Supply Chain / Distribution

Status:
Full-Time

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services

Department:
Distribution

Pay Range: $ - $ per year

Location:

95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052

Reports To:

Regional Supply Chain Director

The Site Supply Chain Director (SSCD) is responsible for overseeing all supply chain operations within their assigned affiliate(s), which may include one or multiple locations. The SSCD operationalizes all contracts and initiatives relevant to their affiliate(s), ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

This role is accountable for coordinating activities to ensure that the right products, equipment, and services are available to customers at the right time and at the right cost. The SSCD does not determine clinical efficacy or provide education on product use; rather, they serve as a key facilitator across affiliates and departments.

The SSCD collaborates closely with Finance, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Contracting, and other stakeholders to proactively identify, address, and elevate issues as needed. They ensure that all supply chain processes align with RWJBH's strategic goals and operational standards.

In addition, the SSCD leads and manages a team of supply chain professionals, including assistant directors, managers, supervisors, coordinators, technicians, and attendants. They are responsible for staff development, including identifying and delivering training to support employee success.

The SSCD maintains full responsibility for team leadership and supervision, fostering a positive and supportive work environment where employees are empowered to grow and perform at their best.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or similar strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years hospital management experience required.

• Track the status of contracts; once executed, coordinate operationalizing the agreement.
• Assist end users with entering People Soft (PS) requisitions processed timely (not keying, but providing support).
• Assist end users with obtaining quotes.
• Problem solve and offer solutions to concerns.
• Manage product challenges, communicate with suppliers, and identify clinically appropriate substitutions with the guidance of the MCRD or regional clinical resource director.
• Collaborate with the MCRD to ensure all equipment and supplies are clinically acceptable for use in the assigned affiliate.
• Coordinate bulk purchases.
• Identify and assist with supply needs for construction and renovation projects when needed.
• Ensure receiving functions are completed timely including transactions in People Soft.
• Ensure department ordering practices limit the need for STAT (overnight or second day) People Soft requisitions by offering guidance on sound inventory management practices.
• Manage the sourcing, delivery, stocking, replenishment, and rotation of all supplies in those areas of the facility where supply chain has sole responsibility of inventory management.
• Maintain a log of monthly audits of all storerooms to ensure products are not expired, stored in corrugated boxes, maintained 18″ gap from the ceiling, not stored on the floor and storage containers are dust and dirt free.
• Identify savings opportunities and collaborate with the MCRD for approval and execution.
• Attend monthly value analysis established monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Create an action plan to resolve any indicator that falls below the established target.
• Monitor the action plan and provide monthly updates to the corporate supply chain team.
• Identify and provide education where needed with the assistance of the corporate supply chain educator.
• Coordinate and reconcile annual inventory counts.
• Ensure consigned inventory is documented and maintained per policy with monthly counts and reconciliation in collaboration with the vendor representative.
• Ensure all supply chain facility operations policy and procedures are reviewed annually and always adhered to.
• Conduct documented daily staff safety huddles, weekly team meetings and more frequent gatherings as needed.
• Attend mandatory SSCD meetings.
• Identify areas of improvement with leadership assistance, create a plan of execution.
• Establish a monthly cadence of meetings with key stakeholders to include the finance officer, nursing, and OR to name a few.
• Keep key stakeholders informed of any supply chain pertinent challenges.
• Provide prompt responses to emails and calls.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a…