Manager - Logistics

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a senior Supply Chain professional to lead 24/7 support for patient care areas, ensuring inventory availability and efficient distribution. The role includes implementing Kanban systems, establishing standard work, and guiding staff development within the department.

Responsibilities extend to policy creation, budgeting, process improvement, and recruitment/training for ongoing operational excellence in supply chain operations across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain, logistics, inventory management, healthcare operations, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead 24/7 supply chain support for patient care areas to ensure efficient inventory management and product availability.
• Oversee distribution and logistics operations and implement Kanban inventory systems.
• Establish standard work processes and manage supply room operations.
• Provide leadership and development for staff; support inventory and supply management systems.
• Develop policies and procedures, manage budgets, drive process improvement, and oversee recruitment, training, and special projects.

Education

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

Job description

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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 Qualifications

Bachelor'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.

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!

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.