Director - Materials Management Operations- Atrium Health- FT

Job Summary

Directs a major function within the System's Materials Resource Management department. These major functions are Capital Equipment Planning and Procurement, and Supply Distribution. Provides supplies and equipment in an efficient and cost effective manner.

Essential Functions

• Directs assigned supply chain processes, receiving, put away, picking, inventory, and restocking functions at the Distribution Center and hospital environment. Analyzes these processes to determine optimum control levels and to eliminate errors.
• Manages all assigned perpetually based inventories effectively insuring accuracy through regular cycle counting. Manages departmental budget effectively.
• Maximizes production efficiencies by development of standard processes that are controlled through the appropriate Material Management Information Systems.
• Responsible for physical grounds and building and employee safety, security, and comfort.
• Oversees the establishment of production metrics to act as guide for productivity and efficiency within assigned team.
• Directs team to assist in the implementation of supply change initiatives that have a direct impact on the clinical departments. Works toward insuring the time between availability of product and use in the department is minimal allowing for maximum departmental expense reduction.
• Works with Clinical Value Analysis to insure that vendor training is coordinated and effected departments are aware of the change and its timing.
• Continuous focus on departmental process improvement through benchmarks and employee rounding.

Physical Requirements

Work requires sitting at desk for prolonged periods of time while working at the computer or on telephone. Requires the ability to deal effectively with business partners or internal customers, promoting a positive image for the System. Includes travel to participating GPO facilities and affiliate sites.

Education, Experience and Certifications

College graduate with emphasis in business or equivalent experience.

Atrium Health is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care.

We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes.

Our focus: Delivering the highest quality patient care, supporting medical research and education, and joining with partners outside our walls to keep our community healthy.