Supervisor SCM Operations

lvhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown is seeking a seasoned Supply Chain leader to oversee hospital-site operations, lead the supply chain program, and align with hospital leadership. This role attends daily leadership huddles and drives scheduling, budgeting, and distribution services across the site.

You will establish KPIs, guide process improvements with clinical and non-clinical teams, allocate resources, and mentor staff to boost efficiency and patient care outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5 years in supply chain management.
• 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of PCs and related software.
• Familiarity with material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Establishes, manages, and monitors KPIs for the supply chain function.
• Organizes resources, anticipates trends, and ensures projects meet deadlines and budgets.
• Creates benchmarks/metrics for budgeted targets.
• Participates in cross-training and supports team members with deadlines.
• Oversees employee management and performance activities and schedules.
• Seeks feedback to remove waste and improve replenishment efficiencies.
• Performs random audits for compliance and accuracy.

Skills

Supply chain management

Supervisory skills

PCs and software

Material handling equipment

Prioritization under pressure

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate's Degree in Business

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Oversees the daily Supply Chain operations at the hospital site level. Leads the Supply Chain program and agenda to our colleagues and hospital leadership. Attends daily leadership huddles, participates in process improvement efforts with our clinical and non-clinical teams. Coordinates resources associated with scheduling and daily activities and work schedules for all related functions of supply distribution services. Establishes and monitors key performance indicators for productivity and leads operational improvement efforts.

Job Duties

• Establishes, manages, and monitors key indicators to assess the supply chain function. Pursues customer service opportunities and efforts to streamline operations.
• Organizes the appropriate resources, anticipates trends, and ensures that projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Creates benchmarks/metrics for evaluating and measuring against budgeted targets.
• Participates in cross-training education, provides back-up coverage, and supports team members with projects and deadlines.
• Oversees employee management and performance activities; coordinates daily activities and work schedules for all related functions.
• Seeks feedback on performance levels and improvement ideas from staff and customers to remove waste and improve efficiencies from the replenishment cycle.
• Performs random employee audits to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 5 years Any aspect of supply chain management. and
• 5 years Supervisory role.
• Demonstrates knowledge of PC's and other related devices and software.
• Familiar with and be able to effectively utilize material handling and related equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work independently in a stressful, changing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Business

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Lehigh Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases, our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 7am-3:30pm

Department: 1004-09274 Supply Distribution Services - CC