Supply Chain Operations Support Manager

Quest Diagnostics•Clifton, NJ

1d•$88,770 - $159,830•Onsite

About The Position

Manage and support all Supply Chain-related processes that support a region or regions. Oversee support staff that will assist the region/regions with the daily material operations, which will include supply order management, analytics, local agreements, Asset Mgmt, and reporting support in accordance with all Materials and Services Management Policies and Procedures.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Asset Management, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Materials, Warehousing, Purchasing, Operations, or equivalent.
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S. degree) or equivalent combination of education and/or work experience (Required)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Laboratory operations preferred.
Knowledge of Six Sigma process or certification is preferred.
Lean Six Sigma Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Comply with all applicable and current Human Resources, Internal Audit, Compliance, College of American Pathologists (CAP), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Finance, and Materials and Services Management regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as any other deemed applicable policies.
Lead and manage a team of 10 direct and indirect reports, overseeing training, workflow, conducting performance reviews, and fostering professional development to ensure operational excellence in Asset Management.
Direct the team's daily operations, including the accurate and timely processing of capital acquisitions, asset tagging, physical inventories, equipment transfers, and disposals.
Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline asset management processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce operational costs.
Oversee the management of the asset registry in our EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) system and ERP, ensuring data integrity for all lab equipment and associated service contracts.
Champion the integration of technology, automation, and AI to transform the Asset Management program from a reactive to a predictive and strategic function.
Support efforts to maintain accurate data by facilitating and documenting asset changes (capital acquisitions, tagging, inventory, transfers, sales, disposals, and tagging) and service contract renewals.
Drive the service contract renewal process by guiding the team in verifying asset status, requesting supplier quotes, and completing all necessary documentation to prevent lapses in service.
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Procurement, Finance, Accounting, and Supply Chain to identify and realize cost savings.
Act as the primary escalation point and liaison between the Asset Management team, laboratory stakeholders, Procurement, and the Purchasing Operations Center (POC) to resolve complex procurement and supply chain issues.
Resolve invoice discrepancies in conjunction with Accounts Payable, the POC, and appropriate Contract Managers.
Manage open requisitions and purchase orders in conjunction with the region materials teams.
Provide robust analytical oversight, managing the team's reporting on key performance metrics, inventory levels, and savings initiatives for regional and national leadership. Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Day 1 Medical, supplemental health, dental & vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours
Best-in-class well-being programs
Annual, no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness®
healthyMINDS mental health program
Vacation and Health/Flex Time
6 Holidays plus 1 "MyDay" off
FinFit financial coaching and services
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
Employee stock purchase plan
Life and disability insurance, plus buy-up option
Flexible Spending Accounts
Annual incentive plans
Matching gifts program
Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
Career advancement opportunities