Hospital Supply Chain Director

RWJBarnabas Health

West Orange (NJ)

On-site

USD 115,657 - 150,355

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Director of Distribution to oversee all supply chain operations across multiple locations. This role is key in ensuring product availability and managing a team of professionals dedicated to optimizing supply chain processes. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of hospital management experience. The position offers a full-time status with various benefits including PTO, medical insurance, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years hospital management experience required.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Ability to problem solve and offer effective solutions.

Responsibilities

Oversee all supply chain operations within assigned affiliate(s).
Coordinate supply chain activities to ensure product availability.
Manage a team of supply chain professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or similar

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Req #: 0000246315
Category: Procurement / Supply Chain / Distribution
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services
Department: Distribution
Pay Range: $115,657.80 - $150,355.14 per year
Location: 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052
Job Title: Director, Distribution

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the selected candidate will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

The Site Supply Chain Director (SSCD) is responsible for overseeing all supply chain operations within their assigned affiliate(s), which may include one or multiple locations. The SSCD operationalizes all contracts and initiatives relevant to their affiliate(s), ensuring alignment with organizational goals. This role is accountable for coordinating activities to ensure that the right products, equipment, and services are available to customers at the right time and at the right cost. The SSCD does not determine clinical efficacy or provide education on product use; rather, they serve as a key facilitator across affiliates and departments. The SSCD collaborates closely with Finance, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Contracting, and other stakeholders to proactively identify, address, and escalates issues as needed. They ensure that all supply chain processes align with RWJBH’s strategic goals and operational standards. In addition, the SSCD leads and manages a team of supply chain professionals, including assistant directors, managers, supervisors, coordinators, technicians, and attendants. They are responsible for staff development, including identifying and delivering training to support employee success. The SSCD maintains full responsibility for team leadership and supervision, fostering a positive and supportive work environment where employees are empowered to grow and perform at their best.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or similar is strongly preferred
Minimum of 3 years hospital management experience required

Essential Job Functions

Track the status of contracts, once executed coordinate operationalizing the agreement
Assist end users with entering PeopleSoft (PS) requisitions processed timely
This does not mean keying requisitions, it means offering support to end users
Assist end users with obtaining quotes
Ability to problem solve and offer solutions to concerns
Manage product challenges, communicate with suppliers, and identify clinically appropriate substitutions with the guidance of the market clinical resource director (MCRD) or regional clinical resource director
Collaborate with the MCRD to ensure all equipment and supplies are clinically acceptable for use in the assigned affiliate
Coordinate bulk purchases
Identify and assist with supply needs for construction and renovation projects when needed
Ensure receiving functions are completed timely including transactions in Peoplesoft
Ensure department ordering practices limit the need for STAT (overnight or second day) Peoplesoft requisitions by offering guidance on sound inventory management practices
Manage the sourcing, delivery, stocking, replenishment, and rotation of all supplies in those areas of the facility where supply chain has the sole responsibility of inventory management
Maintain a log of monthly audits of all storerooms to ensure products are not expired, stored in corrugated boxes, maintained 18 gap from the ceiling, not stored on the floor and storage containers are dust and dirt free
Identify savings opportunities and collaborate with the MCRD for approval and execution
Attend monthly value analysis established monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), create an action plan to resolve any indicator that falls below the established target, monitor the action plan and provide monthly updates to the corporate supply chain team
Identify and provide education where needed with the assistance of the corporate supply chain educator
Coordinate and reconcile annual inventory counts
Ensure that consigned inventory is documented and maintained per policy with monthly counts and reconciliation in collaboration with the vendor representative
Ensure all supply chain facility operations policy and procedures are reviewed annually and always adhered to
Conduct documented daily staff safety huddles, weekly team meetings and more frequent gatherings as needed
Attend mandatory SSCD meetings
Identify areas of improvement with leadership assistance, create a plan of execution
Establish a monthly cadence of meetings with key stakeholders to include the finance officer, nursing, and OR to name a few, keep these key stakeholders informed of any supply chain pertinent challenges
Provide prompt responses to emails and calls
All other duties as assigned

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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