Supply Chain Distribution Manager - Greenbrae, CA

Optum; Greenbrae Boardwalk (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Distribution & Central Supply Operations leader to drive excellence in patient-care supply flow across the medical center. You will oversee preparation, stocking, and distribution, guiding a distribution team and coordinating with stakeholders to meet budget and inventory targets.

You will collaborate with business partners and support functions to optimize replenishment, supplier relations, and cost efficiency while supporting revenue growth and risk management in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain operations and distribution work experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all preparation, stocking, and distribution of supplies for patient care.
• Supervise staff in distribution center with daily objectives.
• Central Distribution and Receiving operations performance management.
• Provide input to strategic decisions affecting the function.
• Ensure asset inventory aligns with business and financial goals.
• Execute audits and maintain stock levels; remove expired products.

Skills

leadership

team management

on-call readiness

Tools

WorkDay

procure-to-pay

Job description

OptumInsight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people‑led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

In this role, you’ll help to drive excellence in Enterprise Distribution and Central Supply Operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage all preparation, stocking, and distribution of supplies needed to support patient care throughout the medical center
• Supervise staff in distribution center with daily objectives and needs
• Central Distribution and Receiving operations performance management
• Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility
• Ensure asset inventory and managed par levels are in alignment with business and financial goals
• Execute audits and maintenance activities to sustain appropriate stock levels/rotation and ensure owned inventory is free of expired products and defects
• Technology/tools assessment, implementation, and management
• Take ownership of the accuracy of asset inventory records
• Provide guidance and input into developing and managing budgets
• Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with customer departments
• Develop solid and collaborative working partnerships with key internal stakeholders including both business partners and support functions (legal, finance and risk)
• Support business objectives: revenue growth, risk mitigation, supplier innovation and expense management
• Develop strategies that maximize operational efficiencies and cost effectiveness of the entire supply chain
• Ensure that all asset inventory and storeroom activities support and are aligned with supply chain strategies
• Establish roles/responsibilities with stakeholders
• Support/manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders and leadership
• Understand and drive customer requirements and supply utilization efficiencies
• Manage third-party medical supply distributor and Durable Medical Equipment distributing operations
• Drive supplier consolidation and leverage spend across the enterprise

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of supply chain operations and distribution work experience
• Experience managing teams of 20+ hourly workers assisting with hiring, terminations, reviews, and daily goals
• Experience in managing teams that run 24-hour operations
• Experience working with executive teams
• Solid MS Office work experience
• Ability to be on call after hours
• Ability to work on-site (Monday - Friday)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of healthcare supply chain distribution work experience
• Experience utilizing WorkDay, procure-to-pay and contracting modules (or similar procurement systems)
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated solid written and verbal communication skills

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.