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Stanford Health Care · 1 month ago

Senior Manager, Supply Chain Distribution & Logistics

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$70.52/hr - $93.43/hr

7+ years exp

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Senior Manager of Supply Chain Distribution and Logistics to ensure end-to-end supply chain integrity and operational excellence. This role involves overseeing dock operations and ambulatory clinics, aligning strategy, standardizing processes, and improving performance to support patient care delivery.

Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent Care

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission requirements including, but not limited to, sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients’ rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings

Ensure an uninterrupted chain of supplies and services to all users, meeting clinical and financial needs of the organization

Manages and reports on Logistics data standards, benchmarks, KPIs, compliance and variances

Understands and contributes to the strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to team goals

You will lead on Campus or Ambulatory Supply Chain logistics activities for Stanford Health Care, Stanford Medicine Childrens and Tri-Valley

You will execute the implementation and operational plan for all the point of use system

You will coordinate and drive efforts to enable supply improvement initiatives within the facility

You will facilitate the standardization of products and optimize supply utilization through effective collaboration with physicians and clinicians

You will manage the facility implementation plan, identify, and mitigate risks, and monitor resource allocations to ensure the successful execution of plan

You will execute the Supply Chain Performance Measurement plan at the facility and report these results to the Director of Supply Chain Operations

You will actively seek ways to control costs without compromising patient safety or the quality of care of the services delivered

Lead, develop, and manage staff to support cost, quality and efficient execution of assigned responsibilities

Participate in LEAN process programs for system-wide and focused performance improvement activities

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementLogistics OperationsPeople ManagementLean TrainingHealthcare ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteAnalytical SkillsERP WorkdayCMRP CertificationPMP CertificationCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's, preferably in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain, or healthcare related focus; 6+ years of experience in lieu of a bachelor's degree required

Seven (7) plus years of progressively responsible experience in inventory control and supply chain/materials management required

Minimum three years of health care experience required

Required experience in people management, this position manages a diverse workforce that includes both union and non-union employees

Proficient with Microsoft Windows Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of the principles and practices of organization, administration, fiscal, and personnel management

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and technologies of Supply Chain, especially as they relate to supply logistics and distribution in a healthcare/hospital environment

Knowledge of the medical/surgical supplies and equipment

Knowledge of the principles and practices Lean Training and how to incorporate/apply them to Supply Chain in a healthcare setting

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with widely diverse groups, including individuals at all levels both within and outside the organization

Ability to motivate a large entry-level workforce, translate organizational vision to front-line action and recruit, develop, and mentor the Supply Chain Team by defining needs through strengths and training assessments, with formal timing and results goals for performance and career paths assimilation

Ability to facilitate large and small groups through problem definition, hypothesis, analysis, current state, and future state; to direct the development of clear and actionable implementation plans; and oversee project progression and successful execution

Lead supply chain efforts in the activation of new clinics, ensuring timely delivery of supplies and resources to support operational readiness

Develop and implement logistics plans for clinic openings, expansions, or relocations, ensuring all aspects of supply chain operations are seamlessly executed

Collaborate with clinic leadership and project managers to identify and address supply chain requirements during the activation process

Ability to work across functional boundaries and ability to bring disciplines together to integrate work processes and ideas

Ability to provide leadership to supervisors and assigned department employees to provide positive, open, effective communication with employees; effective and efficient scheduling of work assignments and working hours; clear expectations and appropriate and timely performance review and assessment; appropriate coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action as necessary; continuing education and training as needed; efficient and prompt service to customers

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate and foster strong working relationships across multiple organizations

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Preferred

Master's Degree Preferred

Beginner's knowledge of ERP Workday, preferred

CMRP, PMP certification preferred

Company

Stanford Health Care

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Stanford Health Care is a healthcare center that treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and primary care issues.

Founded in 1885

Palo Alto, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://stanfordhealthcare.org

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