Manager Site Operations

Cardinal Health•Omaha, NE

15d•Onsite

About The Position

This role manages department operations and supervises professional employees, front-line supervisors, and/or business support staff. It participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals and ensures employees operate within guidelines. Decisions made in this role have a short-term impact on work processes, outcomes, and customers. The role involves interactions with subordinates, peers, customers, and suppliers at various management levels, and potentially with senior management. These interactions typically involve resolving issues related to operations and/or projects, and gaining consensus from involved parties. The position is onsite at Nebraska Medicine Omaha Hospital.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in materials management, supply chain operations, or inventory control preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms preferred.
Familiarity with AI-driven tools, including predictive analytics, demand planning software, and robotic process automation (RPA) solutions preferred.
Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable decisions preferred.
Demonstrate strong communication skills, enabling effective cross‑functional collaboration, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement.
Engage in customer-facing roles with a proven track record of collaboration and problem resolution.
Lead change management initiatives and influencing at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of 2 direct reports and 10 indirect associates, including Inventory and Quality Control teams.
Oversee end-to-end materials management operations, including purchasing, receiving, storage, inventory control, and distribution across the organization.
Ensure accurate inventory levels by conducting cycle counts, audits, root-cause analysis, and driving continuous process improvements.
Develop, manage, and strengthen supplier relationships while monitoring vendor performance, service levels, and contract compliance.
Implement and sustain lean principles to reduce waste, improve material flow, enhance efficiency, and optimize operational performance.
Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for internal teams, including Supervisors, Supply Technicians, Dock Staff, and QIC, to drive accountability and performance improvement.
Leverage AI-powered forecasting tools to predict material demand, lead times, inventory risks, and potential supply disruptions.
Design, build, and maintain dashboards that visualize inventory trends, consumption patterns, service levels, and operational KPIs for leadership review.
Apply machine learning insights to enhance procurement strategies, optimize safety stock levels, and improve replenishment and demand-planning models.
Automate routine and transactional processes such as purchase order creation, inventory alerts, exception reporting, and supplier performance tracking.
Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, data, finance, and operations teams to integrate AI-enabled tools within ERP, MRP, and WMS platforms.
Lead digital transformation initiatives within the materials management and supply chain functions to modernize systems and processes.
Identify and implement workflow efficiencies using AI, robotic process automation (RPA), and advanced analytics.
Develop and maintain policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and governance frameworks that incorporate AI-assisted decision-making.
Support sustainability initiatives by optimizing material usage, reducing excess and obsolete inventory, and minimizing waste.
Provide leadership and mentorship to materials management teams, promoting continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence.