Manager- Distribution & Logistics

nghs; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Georgia is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Manager to oversee daily logistics across NGHS facilities. You will coordinate procurement, inventory control, and vendor relationships while aligning operations with clinical needs and budget targets.

The role requires strong experience in large healthcare systems, with Lean principles, process improvements, and cross-department collaboration to ensure uninterrupted supply of essential items.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5–7 years of experience organizing and optimizing a supply chain.
• Large hospital system experience preferred; multi-site experience advantageous.
• Lean methodology exposure and process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversees ordering of all routine supplies to meet NGHS facility demand.
• Communicates with all NGHS facilities and departments on a regular basis.
• Maintains inventory records, enabling lean daily improvements.
• Establishes quality control standards including audits and cycle counts.
• Develops and sustains lean processes to reduce cost and improve service.
• Generates monthly reports on productivity and expenses.
• Plans logistics and freight spend; analyzes trends for optimization.
• Ensures policy adherence and staff training within budget.

Skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Lean methodology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Lotus

Lawson

GHX

Job description

Job Category

Supply Chain

Work Shift/Schedule

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary

Responsible for managing all daily supply chain logistical functions associated with Northeast Georgia Health Systems in order to meet customer requirements and profitability goals. Coordinate supply chain management processes with all clinical and non-clinical departments.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

Minimum Experience: Five (5) to seven (7) years experience in organizing and optimizing a supply chain system required. Highly desired if experience has been in a large hospital setting, multi-site healthcare system experience.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree.

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Excel, Lotus, other spreadsheet systems
• Knowledge of the Lawson, GHX
• Knowledge in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Logistics
• Knowledge in Supply Chain practices, specifically GPO contracting, CDM revenue codes
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversees ordering of all routine supplies necessary to meet the demand of all Northeast Georgia Health System facilities.
• Communicates effectively and constantly with the various departments not limited to all NGHS facilities.
• Maintains adequate inventory records for orders, adjustments, changes, and deletions. Utilizing/Analyzing this information to help facilitate daily lean process improvements.
• Establishes and maintains quality control standards in the department to include: Department audits including: cycle counts, inspection of products (i.e. Expired item prevention) and crash carts. Safety and hazard records.
• Develop, implement and sustain processes with use of lean methodology to reduce cost and improve customer service. Develop and communicate metrics to support these efforts.
• Communicates with the Director regarding unusual concerns or situations relative to operation of the department and prepares a monthly report to include: Productivity issues and/or Overtime needs based on business situations. Quality measures in relation to daily delivery process to all NGHS facilities. Expense Management.
• Plan and Manage Logistics/Freight spend for all Northeast Georgia Health Systems. Analyze past trends and identify mode optimization opportunities.
• Maintains up-to-date policy and procedure manual and assures that employees are knowledgeable and in compliance.
• Provides for the orientation and documentation of training for new employees and the ongoing training of all other employees.
• Schedules staff according to department and personnel policies to ensure adequate coverage within area.
• Determines staffing needs, work methods and performance standards.
• Assure a positive work environment by focusing on employee communication, morale and employee relations. Ensure that all communication is in-line with NGHS Core Values.
• Interviews and recommends for hiring, takes the lead and works with HR department on any disciplinary action needed.
• Completes all employee reports and records according to established time frames: Annual performance evaluations. Time cards/payroll report. Staff meeting attendance. Required in-service attendance and/or training. Data sheets. Variance reports.
• Assists the Director with monitoring compliance with the budget and investigates variances on a monthly and yearly basis.
• Maintains adequate supply levels to meet organizational demand and work within the limitations of the departmental budget.
• Maintains staffing within the approved budgeted allotment to include overtime.
• Prepares the annual budget for salary, expense, and capital equipment for Storeroom/Receiving.
• Maintains systems to ensure charge capture to include charge description maintenance, requisition monitoring, and departmental issues.
• Works closely with the Buyers and clinical VAT committee, to ensure Materials involvement with clinical product issues.
• Enhance supply chain/resource management; utilizing critical thinking skills to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with timely and accurate payments to vendors.
• Improve connectivity with constituents by evaluating physician and staff satisfaction on an ongoing basis.
• Maintains involvement with Pathway teams to assure most cost efficient product for clinical pathways.
• Perform special project analysis
• Provide management leadership in the absence of Director.
• Assumes all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time
• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: F