Job DescriptionThe Manager, Materials Management Operations is chiefly accountable for the collaborative integration, implementation, and optimization of the One Supply Chain Management Operations (OSCM) and Logistics strategy at the local ministry level in close coordination with the Director, Region Supply Chain Operations. This position is responsible for Supply Chain departmental logistics operation, including implementing standardized system-developed supply chain strategic plans and polices, overseeing all local supply chain operations and logistics functions (Distribution/Receiving/Materials Operations/Warehousing/Pars/Inventory), directing supply chain operations staff, managing local vendor relationships and serving as the Supply Chain champion and liaison to Swedish executive staff, department directors/managers, other clinicians and physicians.
This position also is responsible for working with key business and operational stakeholders within Swedish, as well as their peers within their specific Supply Chain Region; participating in, leading, and partnering with others on OSCM Operations and Logistics strategic integration efforts and programs; executing strategic plans around OSCM Operations and Logistics initiatives; ensuring a compliant, effective, and streamlined operational OSCM experience at Swedish; and leading efforts for system and region contract implementation, conversion and compliance efforts.
The position is accountable for the management of all perpetual and periodic inventories all supplies received, stored, and issued at Swedish. This position is responsible for management of over $5 million in accountable inventory and over $40 million in annual inventory.
Required qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Business, or Logistics/Supply Chain Management or equivalent education/experience or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required
- 8 years of Supply Chain Management experience with 4 years in a healthcare setting
- 4 years of Supply Chain Management experience in a Director/Manager/Supervisory level leadership role
- Experience creating and successfully executing strategic plans for highly complex issues
- Healthcare business operations and/or financial management experience in a healthcare setting
- Experience standardizing complex and disparate processes
- Experience in process improvement methodology, change management, operational improvement in complex systems
Preferred qualifications:- Formal training in Lean/Six Sigma or similar process improvement programs
- Certified Materials and Resource Professional (CMRP) - American Hospital Association upon hire
- Certified Professional Logistician (CPL) - The International Society of Logistics (SOLE) - or similar certification upon hire
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
About the TeamProvidence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we're dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all.
