Advocate Aurora Health · 7 hours ago
Supply Chain Supervisor
Advocate Aurora Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, focused on providing high-quality healthcare services. They are seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to manage supply chain operations efficiently while ensuring excellent customer service and compliance with purchasing and contract agreements.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Management of Supply Chain operations in a cost effective, efficient and safe manner
Manages the organization and operation of the supply room, including establishing space and shelving requirements, bin naming and allocations and Lawson system maintenance for item detail
Supervises Receiving and Distribution employees and activities, including couriers. Monitors receiving and distribution processes to ensure proper functioning
Establishes and monitors par levels for supply room and inventory locations across the hospital. Sets par levels and reorder quantities in such a manner that balances efficiency (high product turnover) while avoiding stock outs or call downs
Monitors and ensures the integrity of the inventory information in Lawson, including quantity, product information and cost information
Performs periodic cycle counts to ensure the accuracy of on hand quantity information. Performs annual inventory count
Researches and explains unusual adjusting entries in general ledger arising from Lawson Material Management System
Trains Distribution and Receiving staff on Lawson applications and receiving / distribution processes
Monitors and reports Supply Chain associate performance
Monitors and reports inventory turnover rates, stock outs, call downs, days of supplies on hand, etc. and adjusts par levels and processes accordingly
Monitors and acts on daily order confirmations by accessing reports through Advocate online
Conducts monthly 1 on 1 reviews with all direct report associates and documents the reviews
Monitors and reports on Supply Chain operation achievements and areas of opportunity
Works with Corporate Supply Chain to resolve issues regarding purchasing and contract compliance
Provides excellent customer service to Nursing and other departments in terms of supply availability, prompt response to questions and requests and meeting supply related patient / departmental needs
Works with distributors and manufacturers to resolve order / delivery issues
Meets with vendors to review scorecard of vendor performance, suggest changes to enhance service
Qualification
Required
High School diploma and some college courses
1-2 years supervisor experience
3-4 years prior materials management/inventory control experience required
Consistently requires high level and advanced problem-solving, decision-making and analytical skills
Ability to function well under pressure and conditions of frequent interruption
Excellent communication skill required
Proficient in use of basic office software such as Word and Excel
Familiar with the basic ordering and inventory functions of Materials Management Information Systems
Project Management
Preferred
Experience in the healthcare industry preferred
Previous experience in Surgical Services Supply Chain HIGHLY preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Company
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health is a Healthcare
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.17MKey Investors
National Cancer Institute
2022-12-02Acquired
2019-08-20Grant· $10.17M
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