Manager - Logistics

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Ohio State University East Hospital - Tower seeks a Manager of Logistics to lead Ambulatory Services supply chain, ensuring product availability and efficient inventory management for patient care areas.

The role drives Kanban systems, standard work processes, budget management, and staff recruitment, training, and performance. It emphasizes high-quality service, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration across the health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant supply chain experience.
• Healthcare operations experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24/7 supply chain support for patient care areas.
• Lead distribution and Kanban inventory systems.
• Develop policies, procedures, and standard work.
• Manage budgets and drive process improvement.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate staff within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Recruitment

Process improvement

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Job description

Manager - Logistics## Department:Ambulatory Services | Ambulatory Logistics**Job Description**The Supply Chain Department supports clinical and business operations by ensuring the availability of high-value products and services while optimizing pricing, distribution, inventory management, and utilization. The department manages all aspects of non-labor supply chain operations, including strategic sourcing, purchasing, logistics, distribution, inventory management, and supply delivery across the health system. Under the direction of the Director of Logistics & Distribution, this position leads 24/7 supply chain support for patient care areas, ensuring efficient inventory management and product availability. Responsibilities include overseeing distribution and logistics operations, implementing and maintaining Kanban inventory systems, establishing standard work processes, managing supply room operations, providing leadership and development for staff, supporting inventory and supply management systems, developing policies and procedures, managing budgets, driving process improvement initiatives, and ensuring high-quality service to support patient care. This role also oversees recruitment, training, performance management, and special projects within the department.**Minimum Qualification**sBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory management, healthcare operations, or a related discipline.## Additional Information:## **Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:*** An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.* Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.* Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.* Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.* And much more!## Location:East Hospital - Tower (0397)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***