Manager Materials Management

premierinc; Delaware; On-site; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier, Inc. is seeking a Manager Materials Management to lead Distribution, Receiving, Inventory and Warehouse teams within a hospital environment, and to coordinate staffing and staff training on MMIS and inventories.

The role focuses on policy development, KPI tracking and cost-saving improvements while ensuring uninterrupted supply for operating rooms and other departments. Travel up to 1-20% in the US; bachelor's degree or higher is preferred; salary range $72,000–$120,000 with competitive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable experience in materials management or supply chain.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; BA/BS in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field.
• Knowledge of supply chain inventory principles and practices; ability to optimize inventory functions for cost savings.
• Ability to create KPIs and lead front-line resources; effectively communicate with clinical and physician leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage Distribution/ Receiving/ Inventory/ Warehouse teams and staffing; develop schedules and evaluations.
• Educate client staff on acquisition, use and storage of supplies and equipment; train on MMIS.
• Direct and manage daily responsibilities and strategic direction of Inventory Control staff.
• Oversee Par Level management, receiving, storeroom, distribution, and inventory management.
• Develop and implement KPIs and reporting to track inventory by location; communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Analytics

Resource management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

BA/BS in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Manager Materials Management

What you will be doing:

The Manager Materials Management is responsible for providing strategic support and coordination of operations of the Materials Management group and its activities, which may include requisitioning, operating room supplies, supply logistics, distribution, inventory control, receiving services, client services support, and the associated oversight of staff.

Key Responsibilities

Manage Distribution/ Receiving/ Inventory/ Warehouse teams - 40%

• Manage staff and maintains staffing schedules/coverage and evaluations.
• Educate client's staff in the acquisition, use and correct storage of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure client staff is trained on Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS), specific to their duties and responsibilities.
• Direct and manage daily responsibilities and strategic direction of Inventory Control staff.

Manage Distribution/ Receiving/ Inventory/ Warehouse Function - 40%

• Manages Par Level management throughout all client sites.
• Manage receiving, storeroom, distribution, and inventory management.
• Manage the process for invoicing issues and investigates discrepancies.
• Establish processes for streamlined reliable and efficient supply replenishment and procurement for all departments and inventory locations to include the Operating Room.
• Assist with the establishment of policies and procedures for supply chain.
• Coordinate campus specific needs, quantities, standardizations, etc.
• Develops and implements methods and systems for improving operational efficiencies, and controls supply inventory.
• Develops and implements Supply Chain inventory control best practices.
• Ensures adequate supply levels and coordinates with necessary teams to mitigate risks.
• Manages maintenance activities of inventory and par locations (Perpetual/Non-Perpetual, Clean Supply, etc.)
• Manages coordination of backorder adjustments and works to eliminate stock outs.
• Coordinates location specific updates of product changes; coordinate communication between necessary teams.
• Identify utilization and waste reduction opportunities.

Communication and Reporting - 20%

• Develop and implements systems and controls to improve productivity and efficiency of materials handling operations
• Develops and maintains Key Performance Indicators.
• Create standard analysis and reporting to track inventory needs by location.
• Identify key stakeholders and establish ongoing relationships to achieve highest level of engagement.
• Maintains open lines of communication with the clinical staff to ensure materials meet the required standard.
• Provides leadership, guidance and support to physicians and staff to develop their understanding of inventory control best practices to ensure operational and financial goals are met.
• Communicate Inventory Control activities, results, and decisions throughout the enterprise

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Years of Applicable Experience - 5 or more years

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Communication
• Analytics
• Resource management

Experience:

• Knowledge of supply chain management inventory level principles and practices
• Ability to optimize inventory functions to create operating efficiencies and cost savings
• Ability to create KPIs for a team
• Experience in managing front-line resources
• Ability to effectively communication with clinical and physician leadership and staff

Education:

• Bachelor's degree
• BA/BS in Information Technology, Supply Chain Management, Health Care Administration, Business Administration, or another related field

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats .
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
• Making independent decisions
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: Hospital Environment

Travel Requirements: Travel 1-20% within the US

Physical Demands: Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves remaining stationary most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if movement is required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Compensation and Benefits

Premier's compensation philosophy is to ensure that compensation is reasonable, equitable, and competitive in order to attract and retain talented and highly skilled employees. Premier's internal salary range for this role is $72,000 - $120,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geog