Inventory Manager

Job Summary

Manage all aspects of Material Management and Logistics services to customers. Responsible for the development, implementation, enforcement and assessment of departmental programs, plans, and policies, to assure the most effective utilization of human and organizational resources to support both department and medical center business strategies in all phases of Material Management and Logistics. Employee may access secure medication supply areas to complete assigned job duties

Responsibilities

• Continually monitor and assess trends affecting the Materials and Logistics of CAMC and benchmark against the best healthcare systems.
• Provide thought leadership in bringing solutions through process improvement, the application of practices, tools and technology that will improve productivity.
• Champion process excellence, continuous improvement and identify best practices and ensure cross sharing of them.
• Create a sound Materials and Logistics strategic plan.
• Develop sound policies and processes to ensure sound Materials and Logistics practices.
• Collaborate across all of CAMC's corporate activities to support the goals and objectives of the Company.
• Perform administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the distribution, warehouse and print shop operation including the selection and development of employees, employee discipline and pay administration. • Define and interpret the impact of changing requirements and define appropriate responses.
• Plan, develop, implement and continuously improve processes, stocking strategies to improve materials performance (turns, fill rate, etc.…)
• Prioritize the activities and the allocation of resources in the Material Management and Logistics function while balancing the short-term interests and the long-term interests.
• Effectively create and support process enhancement initiatives to maintain an environment of continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Foster high performance teamwork.
• Ensure the completion and maintenance of all required paperwork, records and documentation.
• Lead the activities of material flow analysis, stock balancing, ordering and fulfillment.
• Build strong, collegial relationships with business partners that foster a high level of trust rooted in best-in-class materials, processes and decisions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, guidance and direct daily operations of a team to achieve objectives and improve performance and skills. Encourage two way communications and promoted shared learning. Empower team members to resolve issues by delegating tasks to appropriate level.
• Lead the analysis and measurements into insights and strategies to plan materials volume and timing and to track and improve performance.
• Develop policies to define, manage and budget for excess, non-conforming and obsolete materials.
• Manage shrinkage operating expense budgets

. • Develop and manage the logistics operations budget.

• Continuously review processes, performance measures, technology and staffing to identify efficiency opportunities and operational optimization.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of documented controls (policies, procedures, processes and work instructions).
• Lead Supply Chain Management department efforts to ensure compliance with DNV/ISO Standards
• Utilize lean and six sigma concepts to build sustainable best practice capabilities by looking at all aspects of capability including people, work processes, system and work environment within Supply Chain Management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact)

The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients.

Competency Statement

Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist.

Common Duties and Responsibilities

(Essential duties common to all positions)

1. Maintain and document all applicable required education.

2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.

3. Comply with the company's attendance policy.

4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution.

5. Perform work in a cost effective manner.

6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.

7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization.

8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable.

9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Credentials

Work Schedule: Days

Status: Full Time Regular 1.0

Location: Plateau Medical Center Hospital

Location of Job: Plateau Medical Center

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Sandi L. Ray sandi.ray@vandaliahealth.org