MANAGER, SUPPLY CHAIN DISTRIBUTION

The Manager, Supply Chain Distribution will be responsible for the daily operations of the Storerooms, Receiving and Distribution system wide.

The position will oversee all department staff and activities ensuring compliance with department, hospital and regulatory agencies policies and procedures.

Interacts with various levels of health system staff to achieve optimal results. The position monitors inventory levels and the associated replenishment process to ensure proper procedures are followed and maintained.

Additionally, the incumbent will collaborate with various business leaders, major vendors, and business partners to ensure Independence Health achieves best value system wide.

The incumbent must drive alignment with strategic System and Group Purchasing Organization initiatives.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• The position is responsible for leading the department and accountable for overall supply distribution efficiency and effectiveness across the Health System.
• This position has direct supervisory responsibilities such as hiring, coaching / mentoring, skills development, recognition and rewards, staff productivity, performance management and succession planning.
• Equitably and consistently apply and practice policies and procedures for all staff.
• Develop and manage department budget at or below budget expectations and consistent with adjusted volume variations.
• Identify and implement revenue enhancement opportunities.
• Develop and establish department metrics / goals (fill rate, cycle counts, etc. and adhere to these expected benchmarks for each system department.
• Work in collaboration with Purchasing roles to ensure proper Days on Hand (DOH) are maintained on critical supplies, backorders are managed effectively.
• Support the recall management process by collaborating with Purchasing Recall Coordinator and other functional Hospital Departments to ensure the proper disposition and returns of any affected supplies.
• Analyze data from business system to drive operational improvements to efficiently distribute supplies throughout the system.
• Facilitate product and service standardization across Health System.
• Monitor and lead all receiving, distribution, and inventory processes system wide.
• Review and maintain all par stocking and distribution records.
• Lead with creative new ideas to drive process improvement initiatives and prioritize in collaboration with business and Supply Chain leaders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in related field and five (5) years of Supply Chain / Distribution / Logistics experience.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of functional area.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and / or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operation Management or Similar discipline preferred.
• Experience in Healthcare setting.

License, Certification & Clearances

• Supply Management Certification (ISM, APICS) preferred.
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.

Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential Absolute Necessity.

Marginal Minimal Necessity.

Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Extreme Heat

Extreme Cold

Heights

Confined Spaces

Extreme Noise(>

85dB)

Mechanical Hazards

Use of Vibrating Tools

Operates Vehicle (company)

Operates Heavy Equipment

Use of Lifting / Transfer Devices

Rotates All Shifts

8 Hours Shifts

10-12 Hours Shifts

On-Call

Overtime(+8 / hrs / shift; 40 / hr / wk)

Travel Between Sites

Direct Patient Care

Respirator Protective Equipment

Eye Protection

Head Protection (hard hat)

Hearing Protection

Hand Protection

Feet, Toe Protection

Body Protection

Latex Exposure

Solvent Exposure

Paint (direct use) Exposure

Dust (sanding) Exposure

Ethylene Oxide Exposure

Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure

Blood / Body Fluid Exposure

Chemicals (direct use) Exposure

Mist Exposure

Wax Stripper (direct use)

Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Laser Exposure

Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required

When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and / or transfer device is required.

Essential Absolute Necessity.

Marginal Minimal Necessity.

Constantly 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps / shift.

Frequently 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps / shift.

Occasionally 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps / shift.

Rarely Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps / shift.

Physical Condition

Essential

Marginal

Constantly

Frequently

Occasionally

Rarely

Never

Bending (Stooping)

Sitting

Walking

Climbing Stairs

Climbing Ladders

Standing

Kneeling

Squatting (Crouching)

Twisting / Turning

Keyboard / Computer Operation

Gross Grasp

Fine Finger Manipulation

Hand / Arm Coordination

Pushing / Pulling(lbs. of force)

Carry

Transfer / Push / Pull Patients

Seeing Near w / Acuity

Feeling (Sensation)

Color Vision

Hearing Clearly

Pulling / Pushing Objects Overhead

Reaching Above Shoulder Level

Reaching Forward

Lifting Floor to Knuckle

Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle

Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder

Lifting Shoulder to Overhead