Manager - Supply Optimization

Northeast Georgia Health System • Gainesville, GA

174d

About The Position

The Manager, Supply Optimization position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to the individuals working on building and maintaining the integrity of the Kanban supply process across the NGHS system for Supply Chain. This position will work closely with the Director to identify projects related to construction and/or additional facilities and work with the projects teams to identify needs for supply locations and supply profiles. This position will work with the Supply Chain Data Analyst (Corporate Role/Designee) to gather and analyze data to develop insights used for the optimization of the organization's supply chain Kanban operations. Identifies underperforming areas in the supply chain by analyzing costs, capacity, and demand patterns. This position will work closely with System Value Analysis Teams to implement new products, convert changing products and remove obsolete items due to conversion. This positions triages requests for new location, add/change/delete requests and supply room relocation needs to ensure that all requests can be met in a time frame in which is acceptable to the organizational partner. Continuously reviews the movement of materials and other supply chain processes to identify sources of problems and to develop suggestions for solutions. Prepares reports or dashboards to provide reliable activity data to stakeholders. Coordinates with individual Hospital Supply Chain Managers to report out to customers related to Par Optimization initiatives to reduce expenses through par level optimization, reduction in inventory overages/waste, expired technology and/or reduced utilization due to operational or technological changes. Supervises the development of tactical oversight, operational management, and execution of supply room design and build process, par level optimization reporting and maintenance and collaborates with Supply Chain on new product/technology roll outs for NGHS.

Requirements

• Able to be trained and certified on the use of an electric pallet jack within 30 days of hire.
• Able to qualify under company auto insurance to operate a box truck.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3-5 years experience in warehousing, logistics, preferably in a hospital supply chain distribution setting.
• 2 years analyzing data to solve complex supply inefficiencies.
• 2-4 years experience managing and leading supply chain related projects and teams.
• 3+ years in a leadership role in a Healthcare Supply Chain setting.
• In lieu of Bachelor's degree, 5-7 years experience inclusive of management, analytical and operational experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Kanban/2 Bin inventory management.
• Understanding of both basic and advanced supply distributing methodologies.
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications for data analysis and project presentations.
• Knowledge of medical supply terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance for the Kanban supply process across the NGHS system.
• Work closely with the Director to identify projects related to construction and additional facilities.
• Gather and analyze data with the Supply Chain Data Analyst to optimize supply chain operations.
• Identify underperforming areas in the supply chain by analyzing costs, capacity, and demand patterns.
• Triage requests for new locations, add/change/delete requests, and supply room relocation needs.
• Continuously review the movement of materials and supply chain processes to identify problems.
• Prepare reports or dashboards to provide reliable activity data to stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Hospital Supply Chain Managers on Par Optimization initiatives.
• Supervise the development of tactical oversight and operational management of supply room design.
• Manage day-to-day operational aspects of Kanban installation projects.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive work environment focused on employee growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees