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Posted: 29-Jan-23
Location: Valhalla, New York
Salary: Open
Title: Assistant Director, Corporate Supply Chain Operations Job Code: Z1564Department: Purchasing-WMC Health Department Code: 221986
Job Summary:
The primary function of the Assistant Director, Corporate Supply Chain Operations is to support the Senior Director with evaluating, developing, and implementing a reliable, dynamic, and responsive procedural inventory management strategy, using foundational continuous improvement methods to ensure WMC and the Northern Region's clinical/procedure-based teams have the medical supplies they need to support our patients, families, and themselves. The responsibilities will include oversight of inventory management, projects, budgets, as well as, evaluating and defining techniques and performance measures that are consistent with Westchester Medical Center's strategic direction and bound by sound principles of supply chain and inventory management.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for inventory management and the flow of supplies, services, and equipment to and from all customers in procedural areas. Fulfills role of subject matter expert for supply and equipment distribution for the organization.
- Determine staff qualifications and define competencies for all roles and role levels assigned
and coordinate, manage, coach, evaluate and discipline as necessary Supply Chain personnel assigned to this role.
- This person will serve as a key promoter of Supply Chain Services in support of the mission of WMC.
- Responsible for all activities concerning the receipt, storage, distribution, and related data entry of supplies, services, and equipment entering and exiting the hospital's procedural areas in accordance with established priorities and schedules.
- Aides in the implementation of inventory control measures to ensure adequate material availability to support operations and patient care with WMC and the Northern Region's clinical/procedural areas.
- Lead, manage and participate in a variety of projects in support of logistics and supply chain initiatives.
- Execute the supply chain performance measurement plan associated with inventory management and enterprise functions at the facility and report these results to leadership in an accurate and timely manner.
- Execute a continuous improvement program for inventory management functions assigned to this role.
- Participate in, and support process analysis and improvement initiatives using A3 problem solving and root cause analysis, value stream maps, cost analysis, problem solving/root cause analysis, and other appropriate analytical and quantitative methods.
- Participates in annual budget process and monitors and analyzes monthly budget performance. Remains aware of industry trends and is responsible for the efficient management of inventory for clinical/procedural areas within budgetary constraints.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible experience in healthcare supply chain and minimum of 5 years supervisory experience, required. Extensive knowledge concerning surgical supplies, equipment and services. Demonstrates strategic focus with the ability to tactically execute. Experience with McKesson software and Par Excellence/Par Vision desired. Strong knowledge of Value Analysis process and participation in committee(s) required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree is preferred in Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field.
Licenses / Certifications:
Certification preferred (e.g. CMRP Certified Materials Resource Professional)
Other:
Special Requirements: Broad knowledge of state-of-the-art supply chain management initiatives and programs. Executive presence sufficient to evaluate supply chain related decisions in terms of the overall mission and long-term goals and objectives. Proficiency with, and a broad knowledge of, state-of-the-art automated supply management systems and concepts, including e-commerce. Experience in developing, managing and leveraging hospital alliance/GPO and vendor/distributor relationships. Effectively communicate with clinicians for the purposes of product standardization and operational efficiency improvements related to supply chain and care process improvement.A successful history of working with and positively influencing, the medical and clinical staff within the healthcare setting. Capacity to design and implement sophisticated management systems and the ability to work closely with information system personnel. Ability to develop/articulate policy and program objectives and achieve consensus relative to their implementation. Analytic ability to synthesize data from disparate sources to identify operational and financial trends. Proficient analytical skills with knowledge of financial and accounting concepts. Able to analyze complex information and formulate logical and objective conclusions. Strong negotiation skills with internal and external constituencies and a knowledge of industry best practices to continually enhance and improve supply chain operations; management skills, including performance, projects, quality and change management. Demonstrated written and verbal communication ability. Ability to structure and prioritize work to achieve specific deliverables in an environment characterized by tight deadlines and competing priorities. Proficient Microsoft office skills - Word, Excel and Power Point. Ability to prepare written communication including but not limited to reports, presentations, business correspondence and policy/procedure. Effectively present and verbally communicate.
About Us:
NorthEast Provider Solutions Inc.
