Manager Distribution and Logistics

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Decatur, GA

50d

About The Position

Manages personnel and implements and operationalizes process controls for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta's integrated inventory and delivery network, consisting of one or more of the following - Central Distribution Center (DIW), System Hospitals, Support I and II, Surgical Services, and satellite locations. Identifies and resolves opportunities and integrates efforts between all parties to provide seamless flow of product throughout the entire supply chain, ensuring the right product at the right place at the right time. Actively promotes an environment and culture focused on customer service, safety, analytics, technology and cooperation by working with functional areas across the organization to ensure appropriate communication, involvement, and decision-making.

Requirements

3 years people management experience
5 years inventory control/purchasing experience in an OR environment (for OR only)
5 years logistics and inventory management experience
Experience in enterprise resource planning
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Engineering, Business, Materials Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
Broad understanding of industry standards, future thinking, and emerging technology
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to build, motivate, and evaluate multiple and diverse teams and projects
Proven ability to lead change management initiatives
Exposure to and broad understanding of all supply chain functions and interconnectivity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to negotiate and influence
Experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, TQM, JIT, Lean) along with successful project management experience
Proven ability to develop, use, manipulate, and explain analytical tools, metrics, and models - translating them into actionable results
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Access database
Experience in logistics & inventory management and enterprise resource planning systems
Experience formulating, managing, reporting, and reconciling budget accounts with integrity and successful outcomes

Nice To Haves

Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP)
Experience in healthcare
Experience in data mining and analysis
Experience with Lawson, Workday and Omnicell preferred
Knowledge of proper sterilization techniques and standards (for OR only)
Experience in managing supplies across multiple OR service lines, i.e., Cardiac, Neuro, etc. (for OR only)
Experience with Physician Preference Cards and OR supplies (for OR only)
Experience with warehousing and fleet management (for Central Distribution only)

Responsibilities

Establish collaborative, value-based relationships with business partners, obtaining feedback on an ongoing basis.
Lead and actively participate in inventory planning activities through collaborative, value - based relationships with business partners (Service Lines, other Supply Chain Managers, Clinical Operations, and business partners) by working closely and obtaining feedback on an ongoing basis.
Manage the integrated delivery network of internal supply chain support, including the master schedule for shipping, delivery, receiving, materials handling, and fulfillment at the Central Distribution Center, hospital campuses, and throughout the system as a synchronized logistics pipeline.
Operationalize inventory control policies and standing operating procedures (i.e. cycle counts, rotation practices, expiration checks).
Establish best practice space mapping, delivery schedules, unloading/receiving procedures, order picking, returns and stocking standards. Participates in development of system policies, procedures, and training to support best practices.
Participate in the development and leads location’s implementation of emergency plans including recalls and disasters.
Lead teams to complete physical inventory and assist in location discrepancy resolution, root cause analysis, process improvements and corrective action plans.
Maximize use of existing inventory control system and recommends/employs additional technology where appropriate and practical.
Develop and lead programing in support of KPIs, for efficient and cost-effective operations and utilization of facilities and labor, ensuring accuracy, productivity, and timeliness.
Leads network supply chain staff, driving accountability, communicating job performance standards with timely feedback, standardizing processes, eliminating unnecessary activities, coaching behavior, and motivating the team toward continuous improvement in quality, attendance, safety, and productivity.
Manage and lead team including interviewing, hiring, training, developing, directing work and processes, managing performance, recognizing, and rewarding employees.
Develop programs to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations and utilization of facilities and labor.
Assist Inventory Control Manager to maximize use of existing inventory control system and recommend/employ additional technology where appropriate and practical. Target areas of forecasting, demand management, inventory control, cost reduction, product standardization/customization and creative solutions to enhance logistics operations.
Dock management: inbound and outbound shipments including receiving of purchase order into ERP system.
Provides excellent service routinely in interactions with all customers, i.e., coworkers, patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, etc.
Manage supply chain fleet, including vehicle maintenance, safety and system level policy and procedures (Central Distribution only).
Procure and manage supplies for the for the service line including consignment and bill only. Manages process to keep OpTime and Lawson appropriately linked (OR only).
Routinely collaborate with OR service lines to ensure right products available for cases, clean preference cards, and gain knowledge of future technology interest (OR only).