Supply Chain Oper Special

Maintain functionality of supply chain related systems

Maintain functionality of supply chain related systems, including Lawson, Point of use automation, and recall management. Ensure that the system is functioning properly, effectively and to its potential. Train team members and implement enhancements as needed.

Responsibilities

• Ordering, inventory and purchasing systems
• Create inventory data sheets, monitor utilization, track financial impact and create presentations related to initiatives
• Recommend cost saving and inventory reduction ideas to the team for evaluation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field of study and six months of Supply Chain experience OR High School Diploma and eight (8) years of Supply Chain experience
• Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP)
• Four (4) years of Supply Chain experience in a healthcare environment

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recommends and spearheads approved system usage improvements to enhance departmental workflow and efficiency by execution of functional system test plans (beta tests)
• Aids with annual and periodic inventory counts
• Perpetual Inventory: Assistance with the on-going implementation of perpetual inventory of all the high dollar locations such as the Surgery, Cardiac Cath Lab, Diagnostic Imaging and others as identified
• Identifies needs for system and operational changes to meet expectations of department and facility
• Prioritizes workload to manage multiple priorities
• Serve as the liaison with applicable IT staff to correct system deficiencies and operating issues on Supply Chain systems and software
• Develops operational procedures for the Supply Chain systems
• Supports all functions of supply chain related systems, including Lawson, Point of use automation, and recall management
• Performs analysis and data mining activities to identify supply chain savings
• Runs monthly operational and statistical reports
• Provides assistance in problem identification and resolution of daily operation problems within required time frames
• Responsible for coordination and implementation of all supply chain activities for supplies between Supply Chain Services and user departments
• Provides support to resolve escalated incidents or fulfill requests received from users; provides status on user issues
• Works with limited supervision; provides guidance and coaching to less experienced team members
• Maintains operational performance and drives improvement within supply chain operations
• Analyzes and trends clinical supply cost, spend, and utilization data, with a particular focus on high cost clinical products
• Presents final analyses to various clinical and nonclinical leaders to provoke dialogue, action plans, and decision-making
• Create visually attractive, user-friendly reports to support product standardization efforts, contract compliance, and strategic decision-making
• Create reports as directed for dissemination and discussion with clinical staff that makes improvement/standardization opportunities apparent

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment
• Normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate reports

Working Environment

• Office and warehouse environment
• Work may be stressful at times

Skills And Abilities

• Proven skills in project management, software implementation, training, and people management
• Familiar with using computerized applications including accounting software, spreadsheets, and word processing
• Demonstrates ability to recognize and solve basic hardware and software problems
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Maintains a high degree of customer service commitment with the ability to communicate data in front of diverse groups