Supply Chain Operations Associate Manager

Your future role at a glance

Location: Jackson, MI

Facility: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Department/Specialty: Supply Chain Operations

Schedule: Full-time, Day, Monday - Friday

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Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you'll make an impact in this role

This position resides under The Resource Group, an end-to-end supply chain partner to healthcare organizations across the United States, wholly-owned by Ascension. At The Resource Group, we build strong relationships with provider teams, working alongside them to improve supply chain operations and lower non-payroll expenses, all in support of delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities for this role can be found below:

• Direct the ordering, tracking, and management of local inventory to ensure the continuity of care through the efficient delivery and stocking of supplies at the participant site.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify supply chain issues quickly and implement tactical solutions that maintain local delivery schedules and emergent supply needs.
• Analyze departmental supply budgets and inventory requisitions to troubleshoot financial variations and explain the balance-sheet impacts of operational activities to Finance and Accounting stakeholders.
• Oversee the accuracy of supply contracts and vendor relations while ensuring all distribution activities adhere to regulatory compliance standards and internal departmental procedures.
• Complete ongoing assessments of departmental workflows to implement high-quality, cost-effective improvement plans and provide local project management for product conversions and organizational initiatives.
• Enhance team performance through strategic day-to-day management of associates including hiring, training and onboarding, professional development, and providing coaching and feedback as needed.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Reg Health Info Tech credentialed from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate''s degree/Bachelor''s degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we''re seeking

• A Bachelor''s degree (Master''s preferred)
• 2 years of professional experience

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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