Mgr Supply Chain Optimization

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper • Manassas, VA

1d • $36 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of Supply Chain Optimization will have responsibility across all UVACH, supporting teams at Prince William, Haymarket, and Culpeper and Clinic Medical Group. Primary responsibility for Inventory Management and Secondary responsibility for implementation of all product conversions.The principal challenge of the Manager of Supply Chain Optimization is to lead and implement plans and actions that achieve supply process improvement, patient-care performance, cost savings, working capital improvement, and the range of materials management activities that support operations at Prince William, Haymarket, Culpeper, and Clinic Medical Group with an emphasis on optimization, process, and continuous improvement. This role directly supports and is under the direction of the Director of Materials Management for UVACH. As UVACH continues to grow, the incumbent in this job role must grow and develop, as well.
Develops tactical plans in coordination with the Manager of Materials Operations and business leadership.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate, negotiate, influence, persuade and obtain cooperation of other disciplines in the supply workgroup (including the supply, clinical, engineering, maintenance, IT, financial, and hospital organizations) to achieve the business objectives.
Plays a key role in supporting the recruiting, hiring, development and training of supply professionals in the organization
Contributes to policy and procure development, metrics identification and remedial actions to improve supply performance.
Always demonstrates management skills and a level of professionalism with staff and clinicians. Highly organized with ability to make sound decisions.
Acts independently in resolving tactical issues within area of responsibility.
Provides daily personnel management actions to include employee evaluations, counseling, and competencies.
Achieves cost savings and process improvement, which is highly dependent upon interpersonal skills.
Performs all computer functions related to ERP, handhelds, and other computer systems within Materials Management.
Provides excellent customer service relating to customers inquiries, purchase orders, invoice resolution and par levels.
Assists in cost containment efforts utilizing resources wisely.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Healthcare Admin, or related field required.
• 5+ year of relevant work experience required.
• Experience as an RN or in hospital Materials Management preferred.
• Will consider equivalent experience in other fields, including distribution services, warehousing, and inbound transport operations
• Experience in project management preferred.
• Will consider equivalent experience in process/program management.
• Serves as a key interface between the supply organization and the business unit and hospital operating leadership, and works closely with the business unit and hospital operating, maintenance, and finance leaders to ensure congruence between the operating objectives and the supply plan.
• Ensures alignment between the measured supply results and the operating results.
• To this end, the incumbent must have a working knowledge of supply strategy and objectives, hospital operations, processes, and material requirements to ensure that selected materials, goods, and services support those requirements.
• Co-leads the buying and cost reduction processes across UVACH.
• Areas of supply responsibility include, but are not limited to: capital projects, operating and maintenance supplies, contractors, engineering, and maintenance and service contracts.
• Interacts frequently with members of the UVACH Patient Care Committee (PCC) and provides assistance and data when requested in support of UVA Health initiatives.
• Works with the Materials Supervisors to balance work within and across hospitals to achieve the most cost-effective, value-added supply function.
• Oversees and works with the Leads for code carts, training, quality, and other department initiatives.
• Ensures connectivity between the measured supply results and the business operating results.
• Professionalism
• Ability to lead, direct, and professionally instruct others.
• Ability to act independently in resolving tactical issues within areas of responsibility.
• Implements plans of Supply Chain Operations and business leadership.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate, negotiate, influence, persuade and obtain the cooperation of other disciplines in the unit (including the supply, clinical, engineering, maintenance, IT, financial, and hospital organizations) to achieve the business objectives.
• Plays a key role in the recruiting, hiring, development, and training of materials coordinators, for creating succession planning for the organization.
• Manages risks, accepts responsibility, and acknowledges the consequences of decisions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and adapt to changing situations.
• Possess good numerical and clerical abilities; Good critical thinking skills and decision-making skills
• Constant standing, frequently walking, and bending/stooping.
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience in project management preferred.
• Will consider equivalent experience in process/program management.
• Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.
• Licensure Preferred: CPIM, CSCP, or CLTD (from ASCM [APICS]), CPSM or C.P.M. (from ISM), PMP or LEAN/5S, Registered Nurse
• Healthcare supply and/or supply chain management experience with exposure to a variety of med/surg products and suppliers.
• Experience with data management, specifically in Excel and Tableau
• Experience identifying, prioritizing, and implementing supply cost reductions in a multifunctional, multi-hospital environment, and demonstrated results delivering savings to the health system.
• Understanding of supply strategy and demonstrated results implementing inventory strategy.
• Requires prolonged standing, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling bending stretching, and stooping
• Requires working shifts that meet the department’s needs.
• Working weekends/holidays as well as overtime as needed.
• It may require weekend or evening calls

Responsibilities

• Develops tactical plans in coordination with the Manager of Materials Operations and business leadership.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate, negotiate, influence, persuade and obtain cooperation of other disciplines in the supply workgroup (including the supply, clinical, engineering, maintenance, IT, financial, and hospital organizations) to achieve the business objectives.
• Plays a key role in supporting the recruiting, hiring, development and training of supply professionals in the organization
• Contributes to policy and procure development, metrics identification and remedial actions to improve supply performance.
• Acts independently in resolving tactical issues within area of responsibility.
• Provides daily personnel management actions to include employee evaluations, counseling, and competencies.
• Achieves cost savings and process improvement, which is highly dependent upon interpersonal skills.
• Performs all computer functions related to ERP, handhelds, and other computer systems within Materials Management.
• Provides excellent customer service relating to customers inquiries, purchase orders, invoice resolution and par levels.
• Assists in cost containment efforts utilizing resources wisely.
• Serves as a key interface between the supply organization and the business unit and hospital operating leadership, and works closely with the business unit and hospital operating, maintenance, and finance leaders to ensure congruence between the operating objectives and the supply plan.
• Ensures alignment between the measured supply results and the operating results.
• Co-leads the buying and cost reduction processes across UVACH.
• Interacts frequently with members of the UVACH Patient Care Committee (PCC) and provides assistance and data when requested in support of UVA Health initiatives.
• Works with the Materials Supervisors to balance work within and across hospitals to achieve the most cost-effective, value-added supply function.
• Oversees and works with the Leads for code carts, training, quality, and other department initiatives.
• Ensures connectivity between the measured supply results and the business operating results.
• Manages risks, accepts responsibility, and acknowledges the consequences of decisions.
• Analyzes processes and creates deliverables to provide information and recommendations for improvements.
• Breaks down problems and issues into sub-components and assesses the costs, benefits, and risks of various options.
• Selects and recommends the best solution based on a thorough examination of all considerations.
• Explains and justifies actions in a systematic and logical fashion.
• Demonstrates involvement in the unit’s annual and/or periodic assessment efforts, including efforts to improve the quality services.
• Improves processes and practices by identifying inefficiencies and redundancies.
• Demonstrates efficiency and quality in one’s own work.
• Builds relationships and maintains strategic partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Adjusts and adapts service delivery to diverse customer needs and sensitivities.
• Suggests and implements changes to improve the quality of service.
• Manages tasks and resources within the department to achieve quality and meet budget requirements.
• Ensures that financial and material resources are used effectively and efficiently.
• Leverages resources to maximize utility and return on investment (ROI).
• Implements measures to minimize theft, damage, or equipment breakdown.

Benefits

• The base compensation range for this role is $35.52 - $57.68 hourly.
• Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
• Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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