Supply Chain Manager – Laboratory

UTSW; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

TRS retirement programs

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF qualified employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking a Manager Supply Chain – Laboratory to lead an inventory program across Laboratory departments. You will oversee ordering, receiving, storage, and distribution of reagents and supplies to ensure timely, compliant operations.

The role requires 3 years of hospital supply chain inventory control experience, preferably in a lab setting, with additional degree substitution considered. Strong MMIS proficiency and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 years hospital supply chain inventory control and/or distribution experience, preferably in a laboratory setting.
• Additional experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages all aspects of the inventory program for the Laboratories.
• Coordinates ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of reagents, supplies and related items to ensure timely, quality service.
• Monitors stock levels and PAR levels in MMIS; communicates availability to laboratory staff.
• Responds to inquiries and assists other departments and external stakeholders in inventory processes.
• Ensures compliance with accreditation standards for storage and handling of supplies.
• Maintains adequate inventory while minimizing wastage and expiration risk.
• Performs staff performance appraisals, mentoring and onboarding of new hires.
• Conducts physical inventories across locations and sites.
• Extends responsibilities to all laboratory locations and related inventory systems.

Skills

Inventory management

Forecasting

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MMIS

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

Works under general supervision reporting to the Director Materials Management. The Manager Supply Chain – Laboratory is responsible for implementing and maintaining an inventory management program for the Laboratory departments at a system level. This position will be responsible for management, analysis, forecasting and reporting.

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education

Bachelor’s Degree

• Experience

3 years of hospital or multi-hospital supply chain inventory control and/or distribution experience, preferably in a laboratory setting.

Additional experience in lieu of degree will be considered.

JOB DUTIES

• Develops and manages all aspects of the inventory program for the Laboratories.
• Responsible for ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of all reagents, supplies, consumables, minor equipment, parts, paper, forms, and any other inventory item(s) related to the operation of the Laboratory to ensure quality services are provided in a timely manner.
• Monitors utilization of all supplies and coordinates adjustments to stock levels respectively. Establishes and maintains accurate PAR levels in MMIS.
• Distributes information regarding the availability of supplies and other pertinent information to all laboratory staff.
• Responds to inquiries and provides assistance to other departments, hospital staff and external representatives in the implementation and performance of job function.
• Assures compliance with accreditation standards with regards to storage of supplies.
• Ensures that the laboratory staff and clients are aware of procedures that provide for efficient ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of all laboratory supplies.
• Ensures adequate stocks of inventory while allowing for no wastage of inventory, reagent or product due to shelf storage expiration.
• Conducts staff performance appraisals, mentors, counsels and disciplines as is appropriate. Assists with the interview and orientation process for potential and new hires.
• Coordinates and performs physical inventory of all laboratory supplies as required.
• Responsibilities extend and apply to any and all locations and sites as which the Laboratory may maintain, distribute, and/or utilize inventory in all of its various forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.