Manager, Supply Chain Operations

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

At UPMC, we’re all here for the same reason — to make Life Changing Medicine happen. Join our team and you will play a unique and important role in our mission to change healthcare for the better. Why Join UPMC? We don’t just take care of patients — we take care of our team, too. And we have the data to prove it. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from an industry leader you can expect: • AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Ranked #1 for Best Places to Work for Women & Diverse Managers by Diversity MBA • A recent study showed that UPMC benefits are 20%25 higher in value than other healthcare providers in our market. • Competitive pay • Tuition reimbursement • Opportunities to grow in your career at UPMC UPMC is looking for a full time Manager of Supply Chain Operations to support our UPMC Harrisburg location with travel to UPMC Community General required. This position works daylight Monday-Friday. On call required for emergency situations. Purpose: The Materials Management Manager is responsible for the supervision and coordination of all materials management functions within the assigned business unit(s). This includes distribution, PAR stock inventory management and replenishment, receiving, and delivering and stocking of supplies and equipment. Additionally, this position is responsible for the hiring, training, and evaluation of all materials management employees within their assigned business unit(s).

Requirements

High school diploma and a minimum of 5 years of supply chain experience are required.
Prior supervisory experience required.
Strong leadership and teamwork skills required.
Problem solving and analytical skills required.
Ability to manage change in a busy environment required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance preferred.
Healthcare experience preferred.
Computer proficiency of various business software packages including Peoplesoft and MSOffice is preferred.
One or more professional certification(s) in Supply Chain or Operations Management such as C.P.M., CPIM, CSCP, CPSM, SPSM, etc. is preferred.

Responsibilities

Select, evaluate, develop, train, motivate and counsel subordinates in accordance with system competencies/behaviors.
Act as Primary Contact for Product Recall for Business Unit, in accordance with UPMC Product Recall Policy.
Promote patient safety and maintain the department in a clean and organized fashion.
Provide leadership to local hospital materials management employees in order to provide timely deliveries of supplies.
Coordinate with Corporate SCM and the Business Unit Clinical Staff in product standardization efforts and in the introduction of new products approved via the UPMC SCM Value Analysis process.
Maintain a working knowledge of the inventory system (Peoplesoft).
Develop and foster a strong working relationship between hospital operations and UPMC SCM; maintain open communications between local hospital and UPMC SCM for ordering and delivering of supplies.
Direct the work of materials management staff, monitor daily schedules and adjust staffing levels according to needs.
Analyze Par Cart reports and make appropriate recommendations to Department Managers.
Determine product mix and Par Stock quantities in consultation with Business Unit end users and UPMC Corporate SCM.
Develop new Par Locations, optimizing space and workflow.
Coordinate distribution activities among Business Units and Departments; resolve conflicting needs; provide guidance to prioritize needs. Ensures all subordinates are aware of appropriate policies and procedures.