Job Description
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
The Supply Chain Dist Program Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
Responsibilities :
- Provides Supply Chain management, strategic planning and tactical support for a range of projects and workflows as assigned.
- Serves as the department's primary contact for selected Supply Chain functions, divisional projects and internal and external improvement initiatives.
- Identifies and deploys industry supply chain best practices including but not limited to use of technology, workflow and standard operating procedures.
- Oversees functionality and development of key Supply Chain systems, such as ERP, RFID, RTLS, and associated mobile technology.
- Maintains departmental metrics, productivity statistics and KPIs.
- Performs regular inventory optimization assessments to ensure efficient and appropriate par leveling.
- Analyzes and interprets various sets of financial, statistical, and managerial data and formulates recommendations.
- Manages project budgets as assigned.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications : Required :
Required :
- Bachelor's degree (preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management Engineering, Hospital Administration or related field) or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of three (3) years of project management experience, preferably in Supply Chain Operations (purchasing, inventory, distribution, accounts payable), in a healthcare setting.
- Excellent computer skills and data management in operation systems and standard application software.
- Proven leadership skills, solid written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred :
Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management Engineering, Hospital Administration or other related field.
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
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