Manager Stores & Distribution
About The Position
1. Establishes operating policies and procedures for general stores, ensures security, safety and delivery standards are met. Protects self, co-workers and facility by following approved policies and procedure to ensure employee and patient safety and a safe work environment. 2. Develops short and long term plans to upgrade technology, automation and equipment. 3. Ensures the accuracy of receiving, storage and distribution of all inventory and direct outside purchases. 4. Establishes safeguards to protect materials from damage, unnecessary obsolescence due to poor stock rotation and theft. 5. Demonstrates responsibility for personal development by participating in continuing education offerings and department/hospital activities. 6. Attends educational meetings and workshops, reads professional publications, establishes personal networks, and participates in professional societies. 7. Coordinates general stores processes and serves as the liaison with the nursing units personnel and other staff on the Winston-Salem campus and affiliates. 8. Assumes responsibility for planning, developing, implementing and managing the budgetary process for area of responsibility. Able to understand and explain any budget variances. 9. Creates policies and procedures for all related workflow activities and performance. Trains department personnel on policies. 10. Completes departmental analyses as requested by Director utilizing various analytical tools. Analyzes material flow and recommends actions to improve productivity and efficiency. 11. Presents findings and recommendations in timely manner. Manages all departmental projects utilizing various project management tools. 12. Understands and fully maximizes use of ERP system. Drives department toward increased utilization and functionality. 13. Develops and maintains strong customer service relationships. Ensures issues are quickly and appropriately resolved and makes internal process changes when necessary. 14. Maintains metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and training and safety records.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with two years' experience in supply chain, materials management or logistics management required.
- Utilizes strong and effective communication skills to both employees and upper management
- Ability to clearly communicate and present ideas
- Strong customer service focus
- Works well with others
- Ability to work well in emergent or stressful situations
- Strong analytical and budgeting skills
- Strong decision-making skills
Responsibilities
- Establishes operating policies and procedures for general stores, ensures security, safety and delivery standards are met.
- Develops short and long term plans to upgrade technology, automation and equipment.
- Ensures the accuracy of receiving, storage and distribution of all inventory and direct outside purchases.
- Establishes safeguards to protect materials from damage, unnecessary obsolescence due to poor stock rotation and theft.
- Demonstrates responsibility for personal development by participating in continuing education offerings and department/hospital activities.
- Attends educational meetings and workshops, reads professional publications, establishes personal networks, and participates in professional societies.
- Coordinates general stores processes and serves as the liaison with the nursing units personnel and other staff on the Winston-Salem campus and affiliates.
- Assumes responsibility for planning, developing, implementing and managing the budgetary process for area of responsibility.
- Creates policies and procedures for all related workflow activities and performance. Trains department personnel on policies.
- Completes departmental analyses as requested by Director utilizing various analytical tools. Analyzes material flow and recommends actions to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Presents findings and recommendations in timely manner. Manages all departmental projects utilizing various project management tools.
- Understands and fully maximizes use of ERP system. Drives department toward increased utilization and functionality.
- Develops and maintains strong customer service relationships.
- Maintains metrics, reports, process documentation, customer service logs, and training and safety records.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
