Manager Supply Chain Clinical

Beacon Health System•Granger, IN

30d

About The Position

The Manager, Supply Chain Operations - Clinical is responsible for the strategic and daily oversight of clinical supply chain operations across surgical, procedural, and other critical care areas within the health system. This role directly supervises the Materials Analyst team and collaborates closely with clinical staff to ensure the availability, optimization, and stewardship of medical/surgical supplies. The Manager develops data-driven inventory strategies, supports clinical standardization initiatives, and fosters strong cross-functional relationships to drive service excellence, cost efficiency, and operational effectiveness within perioperative and procedural environments.

Requirements

The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Experience in the areas of healthcare supply chain is required;
Demonstrates the managerial and administrative ability necessary to direct, coordinate, and enhance the System's Supply Chain functions.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of human resource practices, applicable laws, and regulatory requirements in the areas of Supply Chain.
Demonstrates the interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) necessary to interact effectively with all members of BHS and representatives of outside organizations/agencies.

Nice To Haves

A Master's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Leads and manages daily supply chain operations within surgical, procedural, and critical care areas, ensuring continuous availability of clinically necessary materials.
Supervises and supports the Materials Analyst team, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, evaluating, coaching, and developing team members.
Develops and implements clinical inventory strategies tailored to the needs of procedural areas, including ORs, and procedural areas.
Collaborates with clinical and nursing leadership to align inventory practices with procedural workflows and patient care requirements.
Partners with other supply chain leaders to align on cross-functional goals and ensure consistency across locations.
Oversees inventory replenishment, par-level management, and demand forecasting using clinical utilization data and performance metrics.
Monitors and maintains accurate inventory records and drives efforts to reduce stockouts, overstock, expired items, and waste.
Works closely with Finance and Value Analysis to track supply spend and identify savings opportunities through product standardization or process improvement.
Utilizes analytics tools and dashboards to monitor KPIs such as inventory turns, usage variance, and obsolete/slow-moving inventory.
Acts as the primary liaison between procedural areas and Purchasing to resolve supply-related issues, including backorders and substitutions.
Supports new product onboarding and conversion processes, working with clinical stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions.
Maintains alignment with enterprise-wide contracting, compliance, and standardization initiatives.
Leads or participates in supply chain-related projects such as OR remodels, procedural space expansions, and clinical system implementations (e.g., EMR/supply integration).
Supports supply readiness for new service line launches or procedural volume growth.
Drives continuous improvement by analyzing workflow efficiency, engaging staff in problem-solving, and implementing best practices.
Participates in department meetings and adheres to shared information and expectations.
Completes required training, education, competencies, and health requirements on time.
Maintains applicable licenses/certifications in good standing.
Adheres to infection control and ergonomic practices.
Complies with departmental and organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Supports additional shifts or overtime as needed.