Northwestern Medicine
Supply Chain Manager-Huntley Hospital
Northwestern Medicine, Huntley, Illinois, United States, 60142
Overview
The Supply Chain Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This position has manager-level responsibilities that include leading process improvement activities across the health system, managing departmental metrics and serving as a liaison for the Supply Chain division to support health system projects and initiatives. This role may also have responsibility for day-to-day on-site hospital operations as well as assisting and managing departmental budgets. The Manager places the needs of the customer as a priority and collaborates across the division, hospital, academic medical center and health system to optimize and standardize supply chain processes and improve services provided to clinical staff to support the highest quality patient care. The Supply Chain Manager assesses programs, processes and technologies used throughout the Supply Chain division to develop standardized workflows, optimize inventory levels and replenishment strategies, and deploy new technologies as appropriate to maximize efficient use of resources. This position works with internal and external customers to identify opportunities for improving customer satisfaction and service levels. The Supply Chain Manager will develop optimal, best-in-class supply chain practices and standardize them throughout the health system, using Lean and Six Sigma tools in the creation of these processes. Responsibilities
Leads day to day supply chain operational activities. Creates and implements strategic standardized supply chain processes throughout the health system. Assists in creation of departmental budgets and managing to or below budget. Leads supply chain health system teams in the creation of standard processes and standard work. Identifies and deploys best in class supply chain technologies in a standardized manner throughout the health system. Leads teams that perform 5S events and set the foundation to sustain using audits, standard work, KPIs and teaching Managing for Daily Improvement. Creates new departments and new hospital onboarding programs to ensure smooth and successful transitions of departments and organizations into the health system supply chain model. Creates analytical tools for hospital managers to ensure inventory levels are being optimized. Analyzes and interprets financial, statistical, and managerial data and formulates recommendations. Creates optimal and standardized practices for off-site clinics and courier services. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree (preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management Engineering, Hospital Administration or related field) or Six Sigma/Lean Black Belt and equivalent work experience. Minimum three (3) years of project management experience preferably in Supply Chain Operations (purchasing, inventory, distribution, accounts payable), in a multi-site healthcare setting. Excellent computer skills and data management in operation systems and standard application software. Proven leadership skills, solid written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management Engineering, Hospital Administration or other related field. Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. A background check may be performed if offered; a conviction does not disqualify you from employment. The organization follows state and federal guidelines in evaluating applicants. Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care
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The Supply Chain Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of Northwestern Medicine, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. This position has manager-level responsibilities that include leading process improvement activities across the health system, managing departmental metrics and serving as a liaison for the Supply Chain division to support health system projects and initiatives. This role may also have responsibility for day-to-day on-site hospital operations as well as assisting and managing departmental budgets. The Manager places the needs of the customer as a priority and collaborates across the division, hospital, academic medical center and health system to optimize and standardize supply chain processes and improve services provided to clinical staff to support the highest quality patient care. The Supply Chain Manager assesses programs, processes and technologies used throughout the Supply Chain division to develop standardized workflows, optimize inventory levels and replenishment strategies, and deploy new technologies as appropriate to maximize efficient use of resources. This position works with internal and external customers to identify opportunities for improving customer satisfaction and service levels. The Supply Chain Manager will develop optimal, best-in-class supply chain practices and standardize them throughout the health system, using Lean and Six Sigma tools in the creation of these processes. Responsibilities
Leads day to day supply chain operational activities. Creates and implements strategic standardized supply chain processes throughout the health system. Assists in creation of departmental budgets and managing to or below budget. Leads supply chain health system teams in the creation of standard processes and standard work. Identifies and deploys best in class supply chain technologies in a standardized manner throughout the health system. Leads teams that perform 5S events and set the foundation to sustain using audits, standard work, KPIs and teaching Managing for Daily Improvement. Creates new departments and new hospital onboarding programs to ensure smooth and successful transitions of departments and organizations into the health system supply chain model. Creates analytical tools for hospital managers to ensure inventory levels are being optimized. Analyzes and interprets financial, statistical, and managerial data and formulates recommendations. Creates optimal and standardized practices for off-site clinics and courier services. All other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree (preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management Engineering, Hospital Administration or related field) or Six Sigma/Lean Black Belt and equivalent work experience. Minimum three (3) years of project management experience preferably in Supply Chain Operations (purchasing, inventory, distribution, accounts payable), in a multi-site healthcare setting. Excellent computer skills and data management in operation systems and standard application software. Proven leadership skills, solid written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management Engineering, Hospital Administration or other related field. Equal Opportunity
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. A background check may be performed if offered; a conviction does not disqualify you from employment. The organization follows state and federal guidelines in evaluating applicants. Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time) $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time) $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time) $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time) Matching 401(k) Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage Life insurance Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus Paid time off and Holiday pay Seniority level
Not Applicable Employment type
Full-time Job function
Management and Manufacturing Industries
Wellness and Fitness Services and Hospitals and Health Care
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