Manager, Supply Chain Operations - Integrated Participants

Ascension; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Employer-matched 403(b)

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Additional insurance options

Job summary

Ascension's Resource Group in Marshall, MI is seeking a senior supply chain leader to direct local inventory, SOPs, budgeting, and cross-functional initiatives for patient care facilities. The role involves overseeing contracts, analyzing KPIs, and developing teams to drive efficient distribution and cost-effective strategies.

The position is full-time, day shift, located at Henry Ford Hospital Oaklawn within the Integrated Participants department, offering comprehensive health benefits and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years of cumulative experience.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of cumulative experience.
• 7 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.
• 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct enterprise-level ordering, tracking, and local inventory management to ensure continuity of clinical care.
• Manage SOPs and departmental workflows to ensure distribution activities are accurate, safe, and timely.
• Oversee departmental budgets, resource utilization, and work allocation to optimize financial performance.
• Lead KPI and supply data analysis to identify risks and implement strategic solutions.
• Oversee integrity of supply and service contracts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead hiring, training, onboarding, and coaching to develop team performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional alignment across clinical and operational teams to standardize supply chain strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

KPI analysis

SOPs management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience

7 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience

3 years of leadership or management experience preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

This position resides under The Resource Group, an end-to-end supply chain partner to healthcare organizations across the United States, wholly-owned by Ascension. At The Resource Group, we build strong relationships with provider teams, working alongside them to improve supply chain operations and lower non-payroll expenses, all in support of delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities for this role can be found below:

• Direct the enterprise-level ordering, tracking, and management of local inventory to guarantee the continuity of clinical care through the seamless delivery and stocking of supplies at healthcare facilities.
• Provide rigorous management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental workflows to ensure all distribution activities are executed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner.
• Exercise high-level accountability for departmental budgets, resource utilization, and work allocation to optimize financial performance and ensure the efficient use of organizational capital.
• Lead the analysis of KPIs and supply data to proactively identify operational risks and implement strategic solutions for complex distribution challenges.
• Oversee the integrity of supply and service contracts while ensuring all departmental activities maintain strict adherence to regulatory compliance and vendor access policies.
• Optimize team performance through strategic day-to-day management of associates including hiring, training and onboarding, professional development, and providing coaching and feedback as needed.
• Lead cross-functional coordination, integration, and stakeholder alignment across clinical and operational teams to drive standardized, cost-effective supply chain strategies and support complex care delivery initiatives.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Marshall, MI
• Facility: Henry Ford Hospital, Oaklawn
• Department: Integrated Participants
• Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time

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How you’ll make an impact in this role

This position resides under The Resource Group, an end-to-end supply chain partner to healthcare organizations across the United States, wholly-owned by Ascension. At The Resource Group, we build strong relationships with provider teams, working alongside them to improve supply chain operations and lower non-payroll expenses, all in support of delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities for this role can be found below:

• Direct the enterprise-level ordering, tracking, and management of local inventory to guarantee the continuity of clinical care through the seamless delivery and stocking of supplies at healthcare facilities.
• Provide rigorous management of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and departmental workflows to ensure all distribution activities are executed accurately, safely, and in a timely manner.
• Exercise high-level accountability for departmental budgets, resource utilization, and work allocation to optimize financial performance and ensure the efficient use of organizational capital.
• Lead the analysis of KPIs and supply data to proactively identify operational risks and implement strategic solutions for complex distribution challenges.
• Oversee the integrity of supply and service contracts while ensuring all departmental activities maintain strict adherence to regulatory compliance and vendor access policies.
• Optimize team performance through strategic day-to-day management of associates including hiring, training and onboarding, professional development, and providing coaching and feedback as needed.
• Lead cross-functional coordination, integration, and stakeholder alignment across clinical and operational teams to drive standardized, cost-effective supply chain strategies and support complex care delivery initiatives.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.
• Preferred Credential(s):
  • Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Additional Preferences

• Bachelor's degree

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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