At UPMC, we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better. 

Why Join UPMC? 

We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader you can expect: 

• AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA

• A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20% higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market. 

• Competitive pay 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC 

UPMC is looking for a full-time Manager of Supply Chain Management Operations to support both Harrisburg and Carlisle.

Travel is required between these two campuses. Free on-site parking is available. 

This position works Monday- Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm with occasional weekends. A hybrid work schedule is available as needed.

Purpose:
The Materials Management Manager is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all materials management functions within the assigned business unit(s). This includes distribution, PAR stock inventory management and replenishment, receiving, and delivering and stocking of supplies and equipment. Additionally, this position is responsible for the hiring, training, and evaluation of all materials management employees within their assigned business unit(s).
Responsibilities:

• Select, evaluate, develop, train, motivate and counsel subordinates in accordance with system competencies/behaviors.
• Act as Primary Contact for Product Recall for Business Unit, in accordance with UPMC Product Recall Policy.
• Promote patient safety and maintain the department in a clean and organized fashion.
• Provide leadership to local hospital materials management employees in order to provide timely deliveries of supplies.
• Coordinate with Corporate SCM and the Business Unit Clinical Staff in product standardization efforts and in the introduction of new products approved via the UPMC SCM Value Analysis process.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the inventory system (Peoplesoft).
• Develop and foster a strong working relationship between hospital operations and UPMC SCM; maintain open communications between local hospital and UPMC SCM for ordering and delivering of supplies.
• Direct the work of materials management staff, monitor daily schedules and adjust staffing levels according to needs.
• Analyze Par Cart reports and make appropriate recommendations to Department Managers.
• Determine product mix and Par Stock quantities in consultation with Business Unit end users and UPMC Corporate SCM.
• Develop new Par Locations, optimizing space and workflow.
• Coordinate distribution activities among Business Units and Departments; resolve conflicting needs; provide guidance to prioritize needs. Ensures all subordinates are aware of appropriate policies and procedures.