Manager, Supply Chain – UAMS Health Benton/Bryant

University of Arkansas System • Benton, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Supply Chain oversees supply chain operations to ensure the efficient availability, management, and distribution of supplies throughout the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location. This position is responsible for inventory management, purchasing coordination, product standardization, cost containment, and supply availability while supporting clinical and operational needs. The Manager partners with department leadership, vendors, and other stakeholders to optimize inventory levels, maintain appropriate controls, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure supply chain practices support quality patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Plus 4 years' experience in supply management, preferably healthcare related, including a minimum two years in a supervisory capacity OR High School Diploma plus 8 years of experience in supply management, preferably healthcare related, including 2 years in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of medical supplies and inventory control is required.

Nice To Haves

• Five (5) or more years of experience in healthcare supply management.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily supply chain and inventory operations, including ordering, receiving, stocking, replenishment, distribution and management of stock supplies.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate inventory and PAR levels based on utilization, operational needs, lead times, and other relevant factors to ensure adequate supply availability while minimizing excess inventory and waste.
• Monitors and improves inventory performance, including inventory accuracy, product utilization, stock rotation, expiration management, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Partners with clinical and operational leaders to evaluate supply needs, coordinate non-standard product requests, support product standardization, and identify cost-effective and contract-compliant alternatives without compromising patient care.
• Provides leadership and supervision to assigned staff, including hiring, training, performance management, scheduling, coaching, and addressing employee performance or operational concerns.
• Coordinates with vendors, purchasing, clinical departments, and other stakeholders to resolve supply and logistical issues, maintain product availability, and support effective supply chain operations.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for operational improvement and cost containment by evaluating processes, utilization, inventory practices, service levels, and supply chain performance metrics.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager