DIRECTOR SUPPLY CHAIN

Responsible for all strategic and operational planning, day-to-day operations, internal/external relationship management, fiscal and personnel matters for Supply Chain functions that include receiving, warehousing, materials distribution, equipment management, house inventory management, case cart inventory management, Surgical/Procedural inventory management and tissue tracking, provider-based clinic supply chain management and mailroom.

· Responsible for long-range strategic planning and short-term department goal setting.

· Directs supply chain management and staff to ensure that all areas of the hospital are fully supplied.

· Leads supply expense variance analyses. Proactively identifies cost drivers and leads projects to reduce costs with support of senior leaders.

· Responsible for the coordination, and delegation of the departmental operational aspects to ensure effective service delivery.

· Maintains effective internal and external relationships while driving operational efficiencies and cost savings.

· Ensures departmental policies and procedures for establishment and implementation. Consistently administers hospital policies and procedures.

· Responsible for providing opportunities for managers, and staff development.

· Develop and monitor appropriate operational performance measures.

· Reviews department operational systems and implements plans to ensure continued improvement.

· Implements and monitor appropriate staffing levels to ensure efficient services delivery.

· Responsible for all department fiscal matters.

· Develops operational and capital budgets for areas of responsibility in conjunction with Assistant Vice President.

· On a continual basis, monitors all pertinent financial data, service volumes and statistical indicators to ensure budget compliance and serve as a managerial decision-making guide.

· Ensures timely financial and statistical reports completion and submission.

· Participates in meeting the goals and department objectives to ensure that the department contributes to hospital goal and objective attainment.

· Participate in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance an participation staff meetings, committees, task forces, and discussions with manager.

· Other duties as assigned.

Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities]

· Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and five (5) years’ experience in a supply chain setting and three (3) years of progressive management experience.

· OR High School Diploma or equivalent and ten (10) years of Supply Chain leadership 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.

· Master’s degree in Business or related field preferred.

· CMRP Certification preferred.

· Five (5) years’ experience in a healthcare supply chain setting.

· Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

· Travel may be expected locally between System locations.

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 X Extreme Cold X Heights X Confined Spaces X Extreme Noise(>85dB) X Mechanical Hazards X Use of Vibrating Tools X Operates Vehicle (company) x Operates Heavy Equipment X Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices X Rotates All Shifts X 8 Hours Shifts X X 10-12 Hours Shifts X X On-Call X Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) X Travel Between Sites X X Direct Patient Care X Respirator Protective Equipment X Eye Protection X Head Protection (hard hat) X Hearing Protection X Hand Protection X Feet, Toe Protection X Body Protection X Latex Exposure X X Solvent Exposure X Paint (direct use) Exposure X Dust (sanding) Exposure X Ethylene Oxide Exposure X Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure X Blood/Body Fluid Exposure X Chemicals (direct use) Exposure X Mist Exposure X Wax Stripper (direct use) X Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure X Ionizing Radiation Exposure X Laser Exposure X

Physical Demands

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) X X Sitting X X Walking X X Climbing Stairs X X Climbing Ladders X Standing X X Kneeling X Squatting (Crouching) X X Twisting/Turning X Keyboard/Computer Operation X X Gross Grasp X X Fine Finger Manipulation X X Hand/Arm Coordination X X Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) X <10# Carry X <5# Transfer/Push/Pull Patients X Seeing Near w/Acuity X X Feeling (Sensation) X Color Vision X X Hearing Clearly X X Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead X Reaching Above Shoulder Level X X Reaching Forward X X Lifting Floor to Knuckle X <10# Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle ### X Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder ### X Lifting Shoulder to Overhead ### X

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