Supervisor Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Manage Supply Chain operations in a cost-effective, efficient, and safe manner.
• Oversee the organization and operation of the supply room, including space and shelving requirements, bin naming and allocations, and Lawson system maintenance for item details.
• Supervise Receiving and Distribution employees and activities, including couriers.
• Monitor receiving and distribution processes to ensure proper functioning.
• Establish and monitor par levels for the supply room and inventory locations across the hospital, balancing efficiency with avoiding stockouts or call-downs.
• Maintain the integrity of inventory information in Lawson, including quantity, product information, and cost details.
• Perform periodic cycle counts and annual inventory counts to ensure accuracy of on-hand quantities.
• Research and explain unusual adjusting entries in the general ledger arising from the Lawson Material Management System.
• Train Distribution and Receiving staff on Lawson applications and processes.
• Monitor and report Supply Chain associate performance, inventory turnover rates, stockouts, call-downs, and days of supplies on hand, adjusting par levels and processes as needed.
• Monitor and act on daily order confirmations through Advocate online reports.
• Conduct monthly one-on-one reviews with all direct reports and document the reviews.
• Monitor and report on Supply Chain operation achievements and areas of opportunity.
• Work with Corporate Supply Chain to resolve purchasing and contract compliance issues.
• Provide excellent customer service to Nursing and other departments regarding supply availability, prompt responses to questions and requests, and meeting supply-related patient or departmental needs.
• Collaborate with distributors and manufacturers to resolve order and delivery issues.
• Meet with vendors to review performance scorecards and suggest service enhancements.

Requirements

• High School diploma and some college courses.
• 1-2 years of supervisor experience.
• 3-4 years of prior materials management/inventory control experience required.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.

Skills

• Advanced problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Ability to function well under pressure and frequent interruptions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in basic office software such as Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with Materials Management Information Systems for ordering and inventory functions.

Hours of work may vary.