Strategic Director Procedural Inventory Management and Technology (Full-Time/Day) Center City

Jefferson Health Plans • Jefferson Township, PA

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About The Position

The Enterprise Director Procedural Inventory Management and Technology Applications will be viewed as the consummate industry expert in Supply Chain perioperative and procedural-based location inventory management and technology applications, continually versed in understanding and applying industry best practices, including the use and application of innovative technologies, artificial intelligence, and real-time data processing systems. Responsible for the overall procedural Supply Chain logistics and operations in the three Jefferson Regions (Jefferson East, Jefferson North, and Jefferson Central Jefferson) strategy, leadership, management and coordination of Supply Chain business processes and standardization. Also responsible for assessing, developing, deploying, and adopting sustainable and replicable inventory management solutions, technologies, and processes. Supports the AVP Supply Chain Procedural Inventory Management and Technology in the perioperative and procedural department technology-based efficiency, cost-effectiveness, including a formally documented inventory valuation and expense reduction operational improvement (Supply Chain OI) for each respective fiscal year. With guidance from the AVP Supply Chain Procedural Inventory Management and Technologies, the Enterprise Supply Chain Director develops overall efficiencies and removes excess costs resulting in lower operating cost based on annual operating budget performance. Develop and execute Supply Chain performance measurement plan and establish regular cadence report out to Supply Chain and Clinical Leadership. Convert objectives into clear action plans and ensure the outcomes are sustainable and measurable. Collaborates with AVP Supply Chain Procedural Inventory Management and Technology in the development of Supply Chain strategies for site operations, including all technologies implemented and utilized, for regional enterprise perioperative and procedural departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or Operations and Logistics or Equivalent work experience as deemed appropriate
• 5 years Experience leading a complex and multi-faceted Supply Chain operational and logistical technology-based network over a varied geographical environment, with a specialty focus on perioperative, procedural department POU technologies, RPA applications and system integration.
• Experience and familiarity preparing and planning for year-end budget and expense forecast.
• Experience with recent AI and Google-developed analytical artificial intelligence platforms that improve, streamline, and automate operational complexities across the procure-to-pay cycle within the Supply Chain perioperative and procedural departments environments.
• Experience and deep understanding of FDA, DOH, Joint Commission processes and regulations related to inventory management, storage and disposition based upon product classification(s) such as supply/implant, HCT/P, or sterile/non sterile.
• Experience in collaborating with, or clinical operational awareness of, various clinical EMR, Hemo, Imaging Systems and Applications.
• Effective Communications - Understanding effective communication concepts, tools and techniques, ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors
• Interpersonal Relationships - Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and cross functional teams in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Service Excellence - Knowledge of customer service concepts and techniques, ability to meet or exceed customer needs and expectations and provide excellent service in a direct or indirect manner
• Flexibility and Adaptability - Knowledge of successful approaches, tools, and techniques for dealing with changes and adapting to a changing environment, ability to adapt as needed
• Managing Multiple Priorities - Ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation
• Decision Making - Understanding of the issues related to the decision-making process, ability to analyze situations fully and accurately, and reach productive decisions
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Understanding of the necessity and value of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to process information with high levels of accuracy
• Calendaring - Knowledge of and ability to use office electronic calendaring software and capabilities
• Problem Solving - Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems, ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations
• Knowledge of Organization - Knowledge of the organization's vision, structure, culture, philosophy, operating principles, values, and code of ethics, ability to apply this understanding appropriately to diverse situations
• Must be a demonstrated and effective public speaker that can present to all levels of executive, operational, and clinical leadership.
• Skilled capabilities in Lean / Six Sigma / 5S / Continuous Improvement / Visual methodologies and practical applications.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Supply Chain Management
• Previous experience collaborating with Risk, Infection Prevention, IS&T, Revenue Integrity teams and project initiatives a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leadership responsibility for the development and implementation of an enterprise-wide Supply Chain perioperative metric and KPI dashboard that assess overall health and performance of operations & inventory management.
• Responsible to work with regional clinical leadership to identify areas of opportunity, continuous improvement, risks related to departmental operational supply / implant FY budget.
• Cultivate, influence and lead the Supply Chain procedural strategy focused on identifying operational synergies, change management, and prioritization of key initiatives with regional clinical leaders across enterprise.
• Acts as a senior advisor to provide value-added collaboration with clinical operational and regional leadership to ensure prioritization of initiatives and identified solutions are in sync with financial, functional business, and clinical strategies.
• Serves as primary executive liaison between Supply Chain and regional leadership.
• Leadership responsibility related to possessing detailed industry knowledge and capabilities in relation to inventory management best practices, including the use of relevant technologies, UDI data, barcode scanning capabilities, RFID and RPA applications.
• Skilled capabilities in Lean / Six Sigma / 5S / Continuous Improvement / Visual methodologies and practical applications.
• Leadership responsibility, governance related to effectively administering Supply Chain perioperative, procedural departments and technology based operational budgets, allocation of resources, including developing, proposing and being accountable for any capital investments necessary to optimize Supply Chain operational efficiencies and financial goals.
• Responsible to define and develop Supply Chain policies, methods, standards, certifications and supporting tools related to perioperative environments, in support of operational excellence and standardized operating procedures across all Jefferson operating units.
• Responsible for implementing transformational strategies tied to Supply Chain Operations 5-year strategic roadmap across Jefferson’s procedural and perioperative departmental regions (Jefferson East, Jefferson North, Jefferson Central), as well as challenging existing practices, and partnering with stakeholders to identify innovative ways of achieving strategic KPIs and initiatives.
• Collaborate and partner with Supply Chain Expanded Leadership functional teams to support FY operational objectives, key priorities, and OI savings.
• Supports Supply Chain Operations in achieving strategic goals by leading cross-functional teams through operational improvement initiatives resulting in improved efficiencies, advancing operational standardization and achievement of growth plans and strategies.
• Acts as a Supply Chain business advisor to AVP Supply Chain Procedural Inventory Management and Technology and affiliate leaders to achieve organizational targets, demonstrating outstanding presentation and communication skills.
• Utilizes lean principles and systems thinking to identify complex interrelated processes that contribute to Supply Chain operational waste.
• Partner with cross functional clinical leaders and executives in Jefferson East, Jefferson North, Jefferson Central regions to identify best countermeasures and combined solution(s) to address root cause across regional enterprise.
• Support AVP Supply Chain Procedural Inventory Management in the development and deployment of human resource strategy for non-supply chain managed departmental areas.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional, and courteous manner that is aligned with Jefferson Health’s mission and values.

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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What This Job Offers

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