Director System-wide Offsite Distribution and Logistics

Overview

 

Responsible for staffing for distribution of all supplies (except pharmaceuticals and food) and Courier and Logistic Services; establishing and maintaining adequate inventory control and consulting internally on such practices in other inventory holding departments; and assuring an adequate and timely flow of supplies to all user departments. The Director is expected to identify and plan for operational improvements so as to keep the department operating at optimal efficiency and considering quality, service and cost.

 

Talent Pool:  Leadership, Facilities & Operations, Corporate Services/Professional

 

Responsibilities

 

 Directs the consistent, timely and sufficient flow of supplies to meet user department needs across the Health System.Establishes and directs a system of inventory management and control for in house inventory managed by the respective site materials management areas. This includes coordinating the approved auditing cycle count process.Plans for and directs the use of resources necessary for accomplishment of these functions, including personnel and non-personnel resources. Hires, supervises, develops, evaluates performance, coaches, disciplines and terminates when needed staff and management and supervisory staff consistent with Cone Health Human Resources policies. Establishes and directs performance to meet departmental policy and procedures to assure adequate daily operational performance. Coordinates as needed with other directors and departments to establish and maintain joint processes.Provides in house consulting to other inventory-managing departments on best practices in inventory management and measurement.Establishes and manages operational expense within budget, contributes to savings goals, ensures processes are in place to meet or exceed Operational Productivity Standards. 

Qualifications

 

EDUCATION:Required:Bachelors in Business Administration or other related field required, or will consider a degree in progress with a defined completion date within two years.Preferred:MBA/MHA

 

EXPERIENCE:Required:10 years in Healthcare Materials Management or other related Supply Chain Director/Manager experience.  Distribution Center and leadership experience strongly preferred.

 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Required:Valid Driver's License