Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations

Nevada System of Higher Education

9d•$27 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations coordinates the activity of and provides direct day-to-day supervision of the personnel engaged in the receiving of supplies into the hospitals, the managing of all Supply Chain inventories and par locations, and the distribution of products to various clinical areas. The Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations also assures that supplies are routed in the most efficient way possible and that the appropriate inventory levels are set and maintained across inventory and par locations. The Healthcare industry is the single largest employer in the United States. Within healthcare, the supply chain function is often considered as critical as the care itself. These days, innovation and ever-evolving clinical practices require a supply chain that is dynamic, customer, focused, and constantly improving. The Supervisor will be heavily involved with elevating current service levels, standardizing processes across the system, and identifying and removing bottlenecks at various levels of the Supply Chain.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent.
2+ years of experience in Healthcare Supply Chain Operations
A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an offsite location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations research, business administration, or related field preferred
Analytical Thinking Ability to analyze complex data and identify trends or areas for improvement
Collaboration Works effectively with diverse teams, including clinical and administrative staff
Adaptability Adjusts to changing healthcare environments and regulatory requirements
Attention to Detail Ensures accuracy in data analysis and process documentation
Effective Communication Clearly conveys ideas and findings to various stakeholders
Problem-Solving Proactively addresses challenges with creative and effective solutions
Ability to influence Inspires and motivates teams to embrace process improvements
Empathy Understands the perspectives of both patients and staff to drive improvements that benefit all

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, providing guidance, feedback, and support to ensure individual and team success, while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
Executing all inventory related recalls and conversions, monitoring various distributor reports to anticipate and respond to needs, helping to resolving inventory discrepancies, and ensuring adequate stock on hand.
Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of par management, ensuring efficient operations in alignment with departmental goals and standards
Adhere to performance benchmarks and KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of team performance. Ensure that team members have the tools necessary for success.
Facilitate change management efforts by providing training, guidance, and support to stakeholders impacted by process improvements.
Stay on top of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices in healthcare supply chain management. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, such as FDA guidelines for medical device distribution, OSHA standards, and mitigate risks associated with supply chain disruptions or shortages
Ensures incoming shipments of supplies/equipment from vendors are unloaded, received, and distributed according to established departmental and safety standards
Work closely with IT teams to ensure seamless adoption, integration and implementation of various IT systems such as Workday, Nicelabel, and Insysiv
Effectively involve departments to ensure buy-in and alignment with organizational goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement specialists, warehouse team members, logistics representatives, and healthcare providers, to responds to and solve customer inquiries.