Manager Supply Chain Operations II

Job Summary

Responsible for supply chain operations and initiatives including budget, inventory management, and strategy. Oversee supply chain operations staff, develop performance measures, drive process improvement, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Manage emergency and disaster preparedness, procedural and surgical case picking, inventory demand planning, and strategies to reduce overall supply chain expense.

• Leadership and oversight of day‑to‑day supply chain activities, ensuring financial targets and budgets are met.
• Act as the main supply chain contact for site and point of escalation for issue resolution on a 24/7 basis.
• Represent the site to outside vendors and manage vendor relationships.
• Identify and implement streamlined processes to reduce errors, improve operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain clinical supply knowledge for procedural and non‑procedural areas, ensuring high customer service levels.
• Provide expertise and guidance in inventory control, purchasing, and planning.
• Lead change‑management efforts and manage improvement projects, including product acceptance and standardization.
• Oversee day‑to‑day staffing of the department, including leadership-level staff selection, scheduling, development, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
• Build and develop a high‑performing, diverse, and engaged team that meets financial targets through optimal staffing models.
• Manage inventory using an ERP tool, inventory management systems, and automated ordering systems; use analytics and statistical data for strategic decisions.
• Oversee demand planning, inventory flow, and forecasting strategies.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies, procedures, and inventory control practices.
• Conduct supply chain audits, identify quality issues, and implement process improvement plans.
• Develop, review, and refine KPIs to identify opportunities that maximize operational performance.
• Play a key role in the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) emergency management structure, utilizing Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce risk and eliminate waste.

• 3 to 7 years of experience in inventory management, including operations and use of inventory management technology systems.
• 3 to 7 years of leadership experience, preferably in a union environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, information technology, or equivalent experience.

Medium workload involving lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally and up to 25 lbs frequently.

$44.64 to $61.76 per hour, with starting rate dependent on experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal‑based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

• Medical/Dental coverage
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short‑term/Long‑term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education as applicable
• Student loan support and assistance with the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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