Logistics Manager, Healthcare

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Budget & Reporting

Essen Health Care is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Logistics Manager to lead our supply chain operations across a growing network of outpatient healthcare centers in the Bronx. This role is critical to ensuring seamless procurement, inventory management, distribution, and vendor coordination to support high-quality patient care.

Strategic Supply Chain Management

• Oversee the full lifecycle of the supply chain—including purchasing, receiving, inventory, warehousing, and distribution—for outpatient medical sites.
• Led the development and implementation of standardized supply chain procedures and cost-containment strategies.
• Ensure all processes align with healthcare regulations, compliance standards, and operational needs.

Operational Efficiency

• Streamline and automate the request-to-receive process for medical and office supplies.
• Maximize the use of Envi for inventory tracking, procurement, and reporting; train staff and ensure consistent system usage.
• Reduce operational costs through vendor standardization, leveraging GPOs, and ongoing contract and pricing reviews.
• Limit non-preferred payment methods (e.g., AMEX) and ensure proper invoice processing and reconciliation.

Inventory & Warehouse Oversight

• Manage centralized warehouse operations, including staffing, inventory control, and supply distribution to outpatient sites.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory lists; eliminate redundancies and reduce overstock.
• Ensure timely restocking of medical supplies and support continuity of care at all locations.

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a diverse team, including onshore and offshore supply chain staff.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, lead training sessions, and recruit new team members as needed.
• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with vendors and meet regularly to review performance, pricing, and contract compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, finance, and compliance to ensure transparency and resolve supply-related issues.
• Provide leadership with regular updates on supply chain KPIs, cost-saving initiatives, and operational challenges.

Budget & Reporting

• Contribute to the development of the annual supply chain budget and monitor adherence throughout the year.
• Generate and present regular reports on purchasing trends, inventory usage, and vendor performance.