Manager - Supply & Logistics

Ochsner Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a leader to plan, control, direct, and evaluate all supply management, inventory control and receiving activities. You will develop strategies for cost reduction and utilization, and oversee the supply/inventory control information system.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of supervisory experience and 3 years in purchasing/supply distribution, plus strong data, analytic and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of supervisory experience and 3 years in purchasing/supply distribution.
• Experience managing pre-programmed databases.

Responsibilities

• Manages the delivery of optimal supply management services.
• Establishes and interprets regulatory, departmental and quality standards.
• Assists in the daily operations of the department.
• Develops goals consistent with departmental and organizational plans.
• Ensures proper implementation and maintenance of the materials management information systems as it pertains to supply management.
• Ensures employees are motivated to achieve functional objectives and provides assistance to enhance development.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Analytical skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job plans, controls, directs, and evaluates all activities related to the operations of supply management, inventory control and receiving. Develops, implements, and monitors strategies for supply costs reduction and utilization management. Manages the supply/inventory control information system.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education

Required -Bachelor's degree.

Work Experience

• -5 years of supervisory experience and 3 years of purchasing/supply distribution or related.
• Experience managing pre-programmed databases.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities and work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Manages the delivery of optimal supply management services.
• Establishes and interprets regulatory, departmental and quality standards.
• Assists in the daily operations of the department.
• Develops goals consistent with departmental and organizational plans.
• Ensures proper implementation and maintenance of the materials management information systems as it pertains to supply management.
• Ensures employees are motivated to achieve functional objectives and provides assistance to enhance development.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.