Supply Chain Manager Strategic Operations-30260

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a System Supply Chain Manager – Strategic Operations to support the AVP and oversee system supply chain operations including logistics, distribution, perioperative services, and shared services.

The role focuses on implementing cost-saving initiatives through supply cost reduction, inventory optimization, and process improvements, aligning with Rush's mission and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain operations.
• Technical, analytical, and leadership skills to support system-level oversight.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and staff to meet supply needs while controlling costs.
• Promote Lean practices and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
• Analyze and optimize JIT inventory from distribution to requesting locations for cost reductions.
• Foster communication among administration, faculty, management, and staff on goals and objectives.
• Establish standards for quality, safety, and service; coordinate projects and develop staff to achieve goals.
• Analyze supply chain data to ensure efficiency; identify new technologies with the Director.
• Design communication tools to inform stock availability and recalls.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical ability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Inventory management system

Lean Six Sigma

JIT processes

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUSH Supply Chain Operations

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $41.44 - $60.14 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The System Supply Chain Manager – Strategic Operations is responsible for supporting the AVP – Supply Chain Operations and the Supply Chain department to oversee the effective management of the system supply chain Operations – logistics & distribution, perio, and shared services, encompassing financial and operational aspects. This includes implementing cost-saving initiatives through supply cost reduction, inventory optimization, and process enhancements. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other staff members to ensure departmental supply needs are met while minimizing operational costs.
• Promote Lean practices, including 5S, pull systems, KPIs, and MDI, to drive continuous improvement in operational metrics.
• Analyze and optimize JIT inventory processes from distribution to various requesting locations to achieve cost reductions.
• Foster effective communication among administration, faculty, management, and staff to establish a collaborative understanding of the organization's mission and strategic objectives.
• Contribute to establishing standards for quality, safety, and service by coordinating, assessing, and approving special projects, developing staff and management to utilize their skills and abilities to achieve goals, providing regular evaluations and feedback related to the achievement of established organizational and departmental objectives.
• Analyze supply chain data within the Inventory Management System to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness, working with the Supply Chain Assistant Director to identify new technologies enhancing supply chain operations.
• Design and implement communication tools within the facility to provide timely information regarding stock availability, recall alerts, and other necessary information.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain operations, logistics and distribution, inventory management, or related operational improvement work.
• Technical, analytical, and leadership skills to support system-level oversight and continuous improvement across logistics and distribution, perioperative services, and shared services.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree with five years of relevant experience.
• Advanced training or certification in healthcare supply chain management, Lean/Continuous Improvement (Six Sigma Green Belt minimum), and project management strongly desired.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.