Manager Supply Chain Operations

Advocate Health•Chicago, IL

3d•$51 - $77

About The Position

The Manager Supply Chain Operations serves as the primary on-site liaison between the System Logistics Department and facility administration, department heads, physicians, and clinical staff. The role ensures cost-effective product utilization and effective use of supply chain resources, including staffing and inventory, at assigned hospitals and facilities. It analyzes supply chain data to improve quality and reduce costs, supports product conversions and system-wide value analysis, and oversees inventory levels, audits, and process improvement efforts. The position manages vendor reviews and product-related education, performs human resources responsibilities for staff, and develops and recommends operating and capital budgets while controlling expenditures. The incumbent is responsible for understanding and adhering to the organization’s Code of Ethical Conduct and ensuring that supervised employees comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws. The role is based in a normal office environment and may require travel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Management or a related field.
Typically requires 5 years of experience in purchasing, material management, warehousing, and inventory control.
Includes 1 year of supervisory experience managing staff, budgets, and multiple supply chain management functions.
Excellent project management skills.
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational, and facilitation skills, with a strong customer service orientation.
Excellent written communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word) or similar products.
Strong analytical skills necessary to develop cost-benefit analyses.
Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments to complete work in a timely and accurate manner.
No licensure, registration, or certification required.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary on-site liaison between System Logistics and facility administration, department heads, physicians, and clinical staff to ensure cost-effective utilization of products.
Ensure optimal utilization of supply chain resources, including staffing and inventory, at assigned hospitals and facilities.
Analyze supply chain data and information to measure best practices, increase quality, and decrease costs.
Collaborate with facility caregivers and System Logistics to convert new products across the facility.
Serve on system-wide Value Analysis Teams as required.
Evaluate and monitor new and existing asset and expense inventory and stock levels by adjusting inventory reorder points and economic order quantities for facility departments.
Evaluate processes, conduct quality supply chain audits, identify quality issues, and develop and implement process improvement plans.
Meet with vendors to review products, services, and contracts for standardization and efficient utilization.
Coordinate with staff development on educational programs relating to products.
Perform staff human resources responsibilities, including interviewing and selecting employees, promotions, staff development, performance evaluations, compensation changes, resolving employee concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and supporting employee morale.
Develop and recommend operating and capital budgets and control expenditures within approved budget objectives.
Understand and adhere to the organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and ensure that supervised employees comply with applicable policies, regulations, and laws.
Perform other related duties as required.