General Summary of Position MedstarWashington Hospital Center seeking a Senior Director Supply Chain Management.This role administers and directs day to day 24/7 operations of various supplychain operating departments, including Central Inventory/Distribution (MSR),Perioperative Inventory and Cath Lab and EP Inventory Management, Mail RoomServices, Offsite Warehouse Operations, Fleet Management, Shipping andReceiving Operations. Is responsible and accountable for the operational,personnel, and financial activities of these departments. Management ofcontracted services such as product recalls, shredding services, watermanagement and vendor management. Ensures appropriate departmental coordinationto provide efficient, effective, and timely services.
Job duties:
Directs andmanages the operational activities of Central Inventory/Distribution(MSR), Perioperative Inventory Management, Cath Lab and EP InventoryManagement, Mail Room Services, Offsite Warehouse Operations, FleetManagement, Shipping and Receiving Operations. Coordinates thedepartments' operations to ensure maximum effectiveness and quality ofservices. Ensures operating policies and procedures result in effective,efficient, and timely services.
Develops andimplements appropriate operating goals and objectives to maximize customerservice, efficiency, cost savings, and productivity.
Develops,administers, and monitors operating and capital budgets for assigneddepartments. Identifies and provides leadership in cost savingsinitiatives. Manages accounts value inventory .
Develops,implements, and updates systems for the physical plant configuration,materials receiving and distribution workload management. Ensureseffective distribution system for supply and linen deliveries to maximizeefficiency, accuracy, and compliance with customer needs and deliveryschedules.
UtilizesMaterials Management Information Systems(MMIS) People Soft (PS) to providecomprehensive qualitative and quantitative analysis of departmentalfunctions and services; serves as system resource to establish criteriaand methodologies for data gathering and sets-up/maintains all appropriatedocumentation. Develops and manages the preparation of statisticalmeasurements of operations. Submits ad hoc and periodic reports, withanalysis and recommendation(s).
Assumes overallresponsibility, directly or through delegation to other management staff,for the personnel management of assigned departments to include, but notlimited to: interviewing, hiring, scheduling, counseling, evaluating,promoting, reprimanding, and terminating employees.
Assumes overallresponsibility for the training, education, development, and orientationof hospital personnel in assigned departments. Establishes and monitorsemployee performance standards and directs compliance with such standards.
Formulates,recommends, and implements quality control and quality improvement(QA/QI/PI) initiatives.
Ensurescompliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Maintainscurrent knowledge of Supply Chain practices and innovations, industry,technical and business developments through actively maintaining neededcertifications and memberships in professional associations and conferenceparticipation. Communicates relevant information to the work group.
Qualifications
Bachelor'sdegree in business administration, supply chain management, or a similarfield of study Required
Master's degreein business administration, supply chain management, or a similar field ofstudy Preferred
5-7 years ofprogressively more responsible job related experience, as a Manager orDirector of Materials Management, preferably in a high volume environmentRequired
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork - our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity - we are committed to equity for all people and communities.We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package - including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home - as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.