Advocate Health Care · 23 hours ago
Supply Chain Supervisor
Barrington, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$30/hr - $46/hr
4+ years expAdvocate Health Care is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to manage supply chain operations efficiently and safely. The role involves supervising receiving and distribution activities, maintaining inventory accuracy, and providing excellent customer service to various departments.
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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
Provides excellent customer service
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
Company
Advocate Health Care
Advocate Health Care is an integrated healthcare delivery system based in Illinois, United States.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$18M2013-10-03Series Unknown· $18M
Leadership Team
Barbara Hancock
Executive Assistant to the President and Chief Operating Officer
David Rich
Clinical Practice Partner
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