Manager Supply Chain Business Mgmt_COFR

Job Description:

The SCO Field Logistics Manager oversees all day-to-day responsibilities for their assigned clinical program or assigned facilities. This position manages and directs supply chain services for assigned facilities to include, replenishment, put-away, receiving, distribution, and special orders. This position is responsible for the successful implementation of system initiatives and continuous improvement programs throughout their assigned facilities or clinical program including the monitoring and utilization of key performance indicators associated with projects. This position plans, organizes, directs, and staffs to maintain and improve functions. The incumbent ensures optimal utilization of Field Logistics programs and SCO policies and procedures to reduce costs to facilities and patients.

This position is onsite at Lutheran Hospital

Monday-Friday

This position interacts directly with Intermountain Healthcare facility caregivers including leadership, end-users, and other stakeholders. The incumbent oversees all Supply Chain logistics including inventory management, Continuous Improvement, Safety, and Staffing for assigned facilities. Local position level and corresponding grade level is determined by leveling guidance documentation maintained by SCO Field Logistics s leadership with support of Human Resources.

 Essentials:

• FIELD LOGISTICS FUNCTIONS: Manages daily Field Logistics operations for departments, clinical programs, and facilities. Interact with physicians, managers, suppliers, and SCO personnel. Ensures timely and efficient supply and service management. Oversees inventory, contract compliance, product substitutes, standardization, and budget control. Ensures SOP compliance and staff training in Inventory Tools. Addresses department needs.

• CLIENT RELATIONS: Supports supply logistics for departments or clinical service lines, including implementation, recall management, and regulatory compliance. Resolves issues and improves processes with medical staff, caregivers, peers, patients, and the public.

• PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Monitors product utilization and ensures compliance with standardized processes. Collaborates with departments and supply chain leadership to optimize Field Logistics functions.

• PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT: Manages staffing, training, work planning, and scheduling. Uses Dashboards and Huddle Boards for staff activities. Handles selection, hiring, onboarding, training, and development. Conducts performance appraisals and provides coaching. Leads staff to meet department goals and values team development.

• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Identifies opportunities to improve logistics efficiency. Supports cost containment by participating in work groups. Engages in the Continuous Improvement Program to enhance SCO workflow.

• LEADERSHIP: Guides and coordinates the efforts of other leaders and programs to achieve operational goals. This includes setting clear objectives, providing direction and support, monitoring progress, and ensuring that all activities are aligned with the organization's broader mission and objectives.
• COMPLEXITY: Manages inventory activities for trauma hospitals ranging from level I to III, as well as higher acuity departments such as ICU (Intensive Care Unit), CV (Cardiovascular), Pediatrics, and Oncology. These departments deal with more critical and complex patient care scenarios.
• COMMUNICATION: Effective communication with hospital directors is crucial. Hospital directors are responsible for the overall management of the hospital, including policy implementation, financial management, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
• STRATEGY: Translates high-level strategies into specific, actionable plans for their departments or divisions, coordinating resources and activities to achieve these goals.

• SAFETY: Ensures safe and effective implementation of systems, tools, and processes. Supports Safety Programs and zero harm initiatives.

• FINANCE/BUDGET: Manages department budget for financial viability. Coordinates inventory metrics and spending with clinical programs. Monitors expenses to ensure optimal Net Operating Income. Pursues cost containment and revenue-generating opportunities. Prepares financial reports and analysis.

• ADMINISTRATION CONTROL: Represents SCO in collaboration with facility managers and leadership. Participates in facility meetings and initiatives. Ensures compliance with regulations and leads Error-Prevention Techniques. Reviews SOPs, policies, and guidelines annually. Ensures contract complianc