Manager Supply Chain Operations II

Allina Health; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Allina Health in Minnesota seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead the St Francis Materials Mgmt team, overseeing budget, inventory management, and strategy. You will drive performance, staff development, and continuous improvement in a 1.0 FTE role with 8-hour day shifts and occasional weekends.

You will manage procurement, planning, and analytics, while ensuring compliance, implementing process improvements, and supporting hospital operations with a focus on resiliency and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of inventory management experience including operations and use of an inventory management technology system
• 3 to 7 years of leadership experience preferably in a union environment
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, information technology or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Leadership and oversight of day-to-day activities and daily supply chain operations
• Oversee budgets, financial targets, and staffing models
• Manage inventory via ERP tools and automated ordering systems
• Use analytics to make strategic decisions on demand planning and inventory flow
• Develop and maintain departmental policies, recalls, vendor management, and KPI tracking
• Lead Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP software

Automated ordering system

Job description

Location Address: 1455 Saint Francis AveShakopee, MN 55379-3374

Date Posted: August 26, 2026

Department: 16008445 St Francis Materials Mgmt

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Shift Length: 8 hour shift

Hours Per Week: 40

Union Contract: Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation: Occasional

Job Summary

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details

• FTE 1.0 (80 hours per two week pay period)
• 8-hour day shift
• Occasional weekend

Job Description

Responsible for supply chain operations and initiatives including budget, inventory management, and strategy. Oversight of supply chain operations staff utilizing strong team development, staff modeling, career planning, and change management skills. Develops, monitors and maintains performance measures while driving process improvement efforts and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Oversees emergency and disaster preparedness response including Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) as needed.

Responsible for procedural and surgical case picking, inventory management, and demand planning. Leads, designs, and implements strategies that reduce overall supply chain expense, increase efficiency, and improve department effectiveness. Partners with system clinical effectiveness programs and departments to reduce clinical variation.

Principle Responsibilities

• Leadership and oversight of day-to day-activities
  • Oversight of all aspects of the daily supply chain operations including meeting financial targets, and budgets.
  • Main supply chain contact for site and point of escalation for issue resolution on a 24/7 basis.
  • Site representation for outside vendors.
  • Identifies and implements streamlined processes to reduce errors and improve operational processes to drive continuous improvement.
  • Maintains clinical supply knowledge to support procedural and non-procedural areas.
  • Maintains high customer service levels.
  • Provides expertise and guidance in the areas of inventory control, purchasing, and planning.
  • Provides change management leadership.
  • Manages improvement projects including product acceptance and standardization.
• Staffing
  • Oversees day-to-day operations of the department, including leadership level staff, in selection, scheduling and staff development/mentoring, performance evaluations, performance management, and task allocation.
  • Builds and develops a high performing, diverse, and engaged team.
  • Responsible for meeting financial targets and implementing an optimal staffing model.
• Technology and Inventory Management
  • Manages inventory via an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool, inventory management systems, and automated ordering system.
  • Use analytics and statistical data to make strategic decisions.
  • Oversees demand planning including inventory flow and forecasting strategy.
• Compliance and Process Improvement
  • Develops and maintain departmental policy and procedures.
  • Oversight of recalls, vendor management and compliance.
  • Develops and maintains inventory control practices.
  • Conducts supply chain audits, including identifying quality issues and implementing process improvement plans.
  • Develops and reviews Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities to maximize operational performance.
• Strategy and Demand Planning
  • Plays key role in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) emergency management structure.
  • Evaluates site performance and metrics.
  • Utilizes Lean and six sigma tools and techniques to refine, simplify, reduce risk, and eliminate waste.
  • Implements and maintains resiliency program tactics.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in inventory management including operations and the utilization of an inventory management technology system
• 3 to 7 years of leadership experience preferably in a union environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, information technology or equivalent experience

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $44.64 to $61.76 per hourThe pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive - not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being - mind, body, spirit and community - of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

*Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.