DIR DSTR SUPP CHAIN MGMT

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Vice President, performs all functions necessary to plan, implement, lead, maintain and manage the materials management activities across the assigned acute care facilities of Covenant Health. Includes strategy development around key processes and initiatives such as inventory management, value analysis, central warehousing, and low unit of measure programs. Responsible for ensuring that the daily supply needs of each organization are met within established parameters for cost, quality, and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to various leaders to ensure a customer-oriented, cost-effective, and outcomes-driven hospital supply chain.
• Develops, communicates and implements System supply chain policies and processes as directed by the System’s Supply Chain Management department in conjunction with hospital and executive leadership.
• Develops and manages the operating and capital budgets for the Materials Management Departments as well as others as assigned by management.
• In conjunction with hospital leaders, contract management and value analysis functions, is responsible for providing analysis and support in the review of all supply and service agreements affecting the assigned acute care facilities.
• Is responsible for the analysis and facilitation of the Contract Management process at assigned facilities to include ensuring policy compliance.
• Manages and facilitates the value analysis process for assigned facilities.
• Accounts for the inventory accuracy relative to count and G/L value, as well as all variances and adjustments.
• Responsible for providing accurate and timely reporting of financial data/entries to the finance office.
• Leads, manages, and oversees the people and processes, delivering supply chain services in the hospital. These include central supply, shipping/receiving, inventory control, customer service, mail, linen, courier service, requisitioning, and others as assigned.
• Responsible for assuring proper and timely revenue capture for all supplies and implants.
• Serves as the onsite advisor and liaison to all hospital departments and leadership for supply chain matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field is required; Master’s Degree desired.
• Minimum Experience: A minimum of six years supply chain experience is required. Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• Must possess strong customer service, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Must have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Must demonstrate and maintain a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must have advanced knowledge of software systems including Excel, Outlook, Word, etc.
• Knowledge in accounting and/or finance is preferred.