SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER

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Position Summary:

The Manager of Supply Chain Operations in the operating room is responsible for the management and general oversight of the hospital's supply chain functions in the OR. The scope of work includes the development and supervision of processes, procedures, and policies that impact the Supply Chain Operations team within the operating room. 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 all within the operating room.

Essential Responsibilities:

• 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 in the operating room.
• 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 within OR supply chain.
• Assists Director with maintaining established department policies & procedures, objectives, quality assurance, and safety standards; provides leadership to improve employee productivity and service levels in the operating room.
• 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 systemwide 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 in the OR supply chain. Ensures fairness and ethical responsibility, and provide positive & constructive feedback in an effort to make improvements
• 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 in the operating room.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or a related field is required
• 8 years of experience my be substituted for a degree

Experience:

• 6 years of supply chain experience (14 years required without a degree)
• 3 years of prior leadership experience is required
• Experience in surgical services (operating room/ OR) or procedural area environment preferred