Supervisor Supply Chain

Advocate Health Care; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Supply Chain Manager to lead cost-effective, efficient, and safe operations within the hospital's supply chain. You will manage the supply room, supervise Receiving and Distribution staff, set par levels and reorder quantities, ensure Lawson MMIS data integrity, conduct cycle counts, train staff on Lawson, and monitor inventory performance to support patient care.

Excellent communication and analytical skills are necessary to drive improvements and maintain high

Competenze

• High School diploma and some college courses.
• 1-2 years supervisor experience.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred.
• 3-4 years materials management/inventory control experience required.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Familiar with Materials Management Information Systems.

Mansioni

• Manage supply room organization and Lawson item details.
• Supervise Receiving and Distribution staff and couriers.
• Set par levels and reorder quantities to balance turnover and stockouts.
• Maintain inventory integrity in Lawson (quantity, cost, product data).
• Perform cycle counts and annual inventory.
• Train staff on Lawson applications and processes.
• Monitor inventory turnover, stockouts, and vendor performance.
• Provide excellent customer service to Nursing and other departments.

Conoscenze

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Decision making

Communication

Under pressure

Formazione

High School diploma and some college courses

Strumenti

Lawson MMIS

Word and Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Major Responsibilities
Management of Supply Chain operations in a cost effective, efficient and safe manner.

• Manages the organization and operation of the supply room, including establishing space and shelving requirements, bin naming and allocations and Lawson system maintenance for item detail.
• Supervises Receiving and Distribution employees and activities, including couriers. Monitors receiving and distribution processes to ensure proper functioning.
• Establishes and monitors par levels for supply room and inventory locations across the hospital. Sets par levels and reorder quantities in such a manner that balances efficiency (high product turnover) while avoiding stock outs or call downs.
• Monitors and ensures the integrity of the inventory information in Lawson, including quantity, product information and cost information.
• Performs periodic cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of on hand quantity information. Performs annual inventory count.
• Researches and explains unusual adjusting entries in general ledger arising from Lawson Material Management System.
• Trains Distribution and Receiving staff on Lawson applications and receiving / distribution processes.

Major Responsibilities

Management of Supply Chain operations in a cost effective, efficient and safe manner.

• Manages the organization and operation of the supply room, including establishing space and shelving requirements, bin naming and allocations and Lawson system maintenance for item detail.
• Supervises Receiving and Distribution employees and activities, including couriers. Monitors receiving and distribution processes to ensure proper functioning.
• Establishes and monitors par levels for supply room and inventory locations across the hospital. Sets par levels and reorder quantities in such a manner that balances efficiency (high product turnover) while avoiding stock outs or call downs.
• Monitors and ensures the integrity of the inventory information in Lawson, including quantity, product information and cost information.
• Performs periodic cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of on hand quantity information. Performs annual inventory count.
• Researches and explains unusual adjusting entries in general ledger arising from Lawson Material Management System.
• Trains Distribution and Receiving staff on Lawson applications and receiving / distribution processes.

Monitors and reports Supply Chain associate performance.

• Monitors and reports inventory turnover rates, stock outs, call downs, days of supplies on hand, etc. and adjusts par levels and processes accordingly.
• Monitors and acts on daily order confirmations by accessing reports through Advocate online.
• Conducts monthly 1 on 1 reviews with all direct report associates and documents the reviews

Monitors and reports on Supply Chain operation achievements and areas of opportunity.

• Works with Corporate Supply Chain to resolve issues regarding purchasing and contract compliance
• Provides excellent customer service to Nursing and other departments in terms of supply availability, prompt response to questions and requests and meeting supply related patient / departmental needs

Provides excellent customer service.

• Works with distributors and manufacturers to resolve order / delivery issues
• Meets with vendors to review scorecard of vendor performance, suggest changes to enhance service.

Education/Experience Required:

• High School diploma and some college courses
• 1-2 years supervisor experience
• experience in the healthcare industry preferred
• 3-4 years prior materials management/inventory control experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: .

• Consistently requires high level and advanced problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills
• Ability to function well under pressure and conditions of frequent interruption.
• Excellent communication skill required.
• Hours of work may vary.

Proficient in use of basic office software such as Word and Excel.

• Familiar with the basic ordering and inventory functions of Materials Management Information Systems
• Project Management n/a

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

n/a This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.