Senior Central Supply Manager

Job Summary

The Senior Manager Supply Chain leads the end0to0end management of medical supplies, storage, and distribution, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost0effectiveness while supporting patient care. To oversee and optimize the supply chain operation, ensuring timely availability of critical medical products, aligning with organizational goals, and maintaining regulatory compliance. This position reports to the Site SCM Director.

Job Responsibilities

 Analyzes complex supply availability, inventory, workflow, space, service, and distribution issues that may affect clinical or business operations. Uses operational data, customer feedback, root-cause analysis, and cross-functional input to develop sustainable solutions and contingency plans.
 Monitor and optimize inventory levels; coordinate storage, distribution, and delivery of medical supplies and equipment; manage cold chain and hazardous materials if applicable.
 Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations, standards, and organizational policies; maintain quality and safety standards
 Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities; develop forecasting models based on clinical protocols and demand
 Work with clinical, administrative, regulatory, finance, and operational teams to align supply chain strategies with healthcare service needs
 Lead initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and achieve cost savings; implement KPIs and reporting tools
 Manage and mentor supply chain staff; ensure training and competency in roles and compliance requirements
 Completes assigned goals and responsibilities in support of department and organizational priorities.

Minimum Required Experience

Five (5) years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred/Desired Experience

Seven (7) or more years of healthcare supply chain or central supply experience with multi-department or multi-site leadership responsibility.

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred/Desired Education

Master0degree in a related field.

Preferred/Desired Training

Lean, Six Sigma, project management, emergency preparedness, or advanced supply chain systems training.

Minimum Required Special Skills

Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance standard, Cross functional management skills Advanced analytical and problem solving abilities. Proficiency with supply chain management software and tools Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Preferred/Desired Special Skills

Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), or other relevant professional certification.