Director - Supply Chain

To collaborate in the planning, coordination, and have primary responsibility for the management of logistic, distribution, and clinical unit supply replenishment activities involved in the evaluation, acquisition, receiving, storage, and accounting of medical, surgical, and other supplies and equipment utilized by UMMC in the care and treatment of patients.

Education & Experience

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hospital Administration, or related field and four (4) years of supply chain experience; two (2) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
 

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: 

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of supply chain management. Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments, and supplies. Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and concepts. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Interpersonal skills. Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to develop budgets and monitor expenditures. Ability to train, motivate, and supervise employees.
 

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and provides daily management of at least one of the following functional areas of the hospital supply chain including: supply distribution and replenishment, receiving and delivery, mail services and post office, warehouse inventory management, and the coordinated supply support system.
• Coordinates with other departments in support of UMMC operations.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-range departmental and program goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements an employee orientation and continuing education program which insures that the staff are knowledgeable and current on industry standards and the joint commission standards for supply management and all other applicable state laws and hospital policies.
• Develops and maintains operational policies and procedures as appropriate for the assigned areas of responsibility.
• Collaborates in the preparation and administration of an annual budget; monitors expenditures and implements cost saving initiatives and measures to improve operational efficiency and inventory control.
• Ensures adequate operating supply levels and ensures materials and/or equipment conform to required specifications and standardization.
• Conducts periodic audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and department policies and procedures; maintains hospital standards of safety, security, and sanitation in assigned areas.
• Prepares and submits applicable reports.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands:
Requires frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)