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Wellstar Health System · 1 month ago

Director, Supply Chain Management

Columbia County Medical Center Hospital

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Wellstar Health System is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals. They are seeking a Director of Supply Chain Management to oversee supply chain operations across clinical, Med/Surg, and emergency areas at designated hospitals and ambulatory sites, while developing operational goals and financial plans.

FitnessHealth Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs analysis and develops annual operating and capital financial plan for Supply Chain at sites of responsibility

Monitors monthly Financial Responsibility Reports to identify any variance and develop corrective action plan for unfavorable results

Monitors FTEs, overtime and productivity and adjusts as appropriate to be within budget and within standards

Implements and monitors metrics for Clinical, Med/Surg, and Emergency areas for sites (hospital inventory, receiving, and distribution). Establishes baselines tracks and reports metrics (inventory turns, dollars per operating suite, dollars per procedure, non-file purchases, requisitioning compliance, freight, inventory reductions) for cost- savings, and utilization improvements

Continually evaluating product stocking levels, freight and shipping strategies, receiving and other business processes in order to maximize financial value to hospital and Health System

Provides oversight for system and supply chain policy and holds team accountable. Ensures consistent application of policy across all areas of responsibility

Prepares policies and procedures in collaboration with hospital and clinical leadership, updates policies and procedures in supply areas, and ensures compliance

Creates and completes annual operational goals, including timelines, metrics and work plans

Ensures the above is completed by all Supply Managers, Supervisors, and Coordinators for their respective areas

Implements WHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls

Utilizes market intelligence to identify areas of opportunity for standardization and utilization improvement (including new technologies, RFID, and bar code scanning)

Provides semi-annual and annual goals and evaluations

Provides direction for establishing and/or execute department GPTW action planning and goals

Ensures all newly hired Supply Chain Managers, Supervisors, Supply Coordinators, and Inventory Specialists, attend appropriate orientation

Holds regular meetings for review, feedback, and updates

Holds and/or participates in all departmental business reviews

Hires, trains, coaches, and develops Supply Managers, Supervisors, Supply Coordinators, and Inventory Specialists as well as ensures that each employee has a clear and thorough understanding of their role and responsibilities

Oversees and directs activities for the Supply Managers, Supervisors, Supply Coordinators, and Inventory Specialist as well as ensures the proper management and direction of their Supply team members

Define and ensure team delivery against key performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of supply chain factors, such as shipping cost, product expiry, or inventory turns

Assists CQVA in the coordination of medical supply evaluations, implementations and new technologies at sites of responsibility

Performs monthly supply variance analysis for areas of responsibility

Implements best practice Supply Chain operational policies and procedures

Manages vendor visitation process and policy adherence while reporting vendor compliance issues to Purchasing for vendor management according to the Vendor Policy. Educates team members of vendor policy

Meets with vendors to discuss consignment inventory agreements. Submits agreements to Supply Chain Contracts Department for review and execution

Actively engages in the successful implementation of Supply Chain strategic and tactical plans in order to achieve annual goals and objectives of the organization

Oversees perpetual inventory management and controls for WellStar system

Oversees and coordinates year end inventories at each site of responsibility. Works directly with and coordinates the inventories with Internal Audit and reports results to the Executive Director Supply Chain Operations, Finance, and Internal Audit

Identifies and implements controls and enhancements for inventory management

Manages inbound and outbound freight and shipping costs

Manages goods return process back to Distribution Center and/or vendors

Coordinates with the Distribution Center to optimize hospital inventory management processes

Ensures proper tracking of implants, bone and tissue and other high dollar supplies and medical devices. Establishes tracking of loaner sets

Ensures proper and timely submission of item file additions, changes and deletions

Manages requisition and par forms maintenance process

Implements hand-held bar code scanning and other technologies for inventory management

Ensures best practice supply chain processes for inventory, receiving and supply replenishment in all areas of responsibility

Designs new supply areas as required

Stays current on new technologies for supply management

Implements best use of Lawson ERP system for requisitioning and inventory management of supplies in areas to include bar code scanning

Implements best practice Supply Chain operational procedures for supply areas consistently within areas of responsibility

Coordinates with Clinical Quality Value Analysis (CQVA) for clinical evaluation and implementation of medical devices

Directs FDA recall processes for areas of responsibility, ensuring correct reporting and handling of product within established timelines and procedures

Works directly with CQVA, VA Process Improvement, clinical leadership, and/or clinical educators to ensure proper training on new or substituted products

Practices and ensures adherence to The Joint Commission Standards, OSHA, and system safety and quality policies

Provides direction for establishing and/or execute department COSS action planning and goals

Develops and conducts quarterly customer satisfaction survey for respective areas. Establishes baseline and benchmarks. Reports results to Executive Director Supply Chain Operations

Serves as key Supply Chain Operations liaison to administration and clinical leadership within areas of responsibility

Serves as internal expert on all implantable device agreements and educates direct reports on contracts. Ensures pricing compliance on bill-only requisitions

Creates a work environment that promotes premier customer service in all areas of responsibility

Creates a work environment that promotes a high level of employee engagement using GPTW results as a tool for establishing goals

Responds to internal and external customer inquiries in a professional and timely manner

Facilitates change management through effective communication

Attends Clinical Quality Value Analysis meetings and champions the coordination and implementation of product decisions

Utilizes market intelligence to identify areas of opportunity for standardization and utilization improvement (including new technologies, RFID, bar code scanning)

Identifies and implements utilization and cost savings opportunities and communicates those to Supply Chain Leadership, entity leadership, Clinical Quality Value Analysis, and Clinical Department Directors

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementInventory ManagementFinancial AnalysisLogisticsLawson ERPMobile Supply ChainInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business related field is required

Minimum of 5 years healthcare supply chain in logistics, inventory, receiving, and distribution

Minimum of 5 years management with supervision of major projects and/or staff, preferably in a hospital environment

System applications: Lawson & Mobile Supply Chain with full functionality of access to defined cost centers, Lawson including manager dashboard, SpaceTrax, Horizon Tissue Management, Outlook, Shared drive, Kronos, Office Max, RND, Remote desktop, Success factors, iCIMS, Blue Bin/Kanban Systems, GreenLight, GHX, and ECRI

Requires strong communication skills to manage staff, communicate with customers, and interact with other Supply Chain entities/leadership

Preferred

Master's degree is preferred

Company

Wellstar Health System

Glassdoor3.6

The largest health system in Georgia.

Founded in 1993

Marietta, Georgia, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.wellstar.org

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