Mgr Materials

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

78d

About The Position

The Manager, Materials is based in the local entity and this position supports and reports directly to the Director, Supply Chain. This position is accountable for the collaborative integration, implementation, and optimization of the OU Health Operations strategy at the entity level in close coordination with the Director, Supply Chain. This position is responsible for Supply Chain departmental logistics operations for the assigned entity, including implementing standardized system-developed supply chain strategic plans and policies, overseeing all local Supply Chain Operations functions (Distribution/Receiving/Materials Operations/Warehousing/Pars/Inventory), directing Supply Chain operations staff, managing local vendor relationships and serving as a Supply Chain champion and liaison to entity department directors/managers, other clinicians and physicians. This position also is responsible for working with any and all key business and operational stakeholders within their specific entity as well as their peers within Supply Chain; participating in, leading, and partnering with others on OU Health Operations strategic integration efforts and programs; executing strategic plans around OU Health Operations initiatives; ensuring a compliant, effective, and streamlined operational Supply Chain experience at the entity for business and patient constituent groups; and assisting entity efforts for system contract implementation, conversion and compliance efforts through their respective entity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Technical or Business-related degree field preferred.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership experience required, including at least 1 or more years in supply chain management or supply chain project management role required.
• Prefer 4 or more years of experience in Supply Chain.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with the MS-Office suite of products, Outlook, and MMIS.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) through American Hospital Association preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma or similar process improvement program is preferred.
• Experience in supply chain in a large hospital, multiple campus facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading entity level Supply Chain operations structure that is consistent and in alignment with the OU Health Supply Chain Operations vision and overall strategy.
• Serve as a Supply Chain point of contact and liaison to entity department directors/managers, other clinicians and physicians.
• Champion and execute supply expense reduction efforts for the entity.
• Provide active communication with entity leadership on new contracts and assist the entity leadership in bringing forward Supply Chain related needs and requirements.
• Optimize use of Materials Management Information System and other Supply Chain automation tools.
• Work with OU Health system staff to implement system wide inventory strategy and improve supply chain performance.
• Assist in the implementation of contract and efficiency related cost saving initiatives throughout the entity.
• Support entity Supply Chain Operations using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Develop entity policies and procedures related to inventory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate delivery systems such as Low Unit of Measure (LUM), Just in Time (JIT), and/or point of use type systems are evaluated and implemented.
• Provide and direct site Supply Chain staff to ensure collaborative relationships with supported departments, physicians, and clinicians.
• Utilize standardized system wide dashboard analytics to measure inventory levels and ensure proper inventory controls.
• Implement system wide standardized inventory control and cycle counting strategy.
• Ensure entity compliance for Joint Commission Accreditation and other regulatory bodies.
• Serve as a customer service advocate and ensure staff responds to all customer requests.
• Understand, communicate and implement standardized continuous process improvement strategies.
• Monitor annual Supply Chain budgets to meet system goals and objectives.
• Recruit, hire, and set performance expectations of direct reports.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree