Houston Methodist · 18 hours ago
Supervisor Supply Chain
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHouston Methodist is a renowned hospital seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to oversee day-to-day supply chain operations. This role involves managing inventory processes, supervising team members, and ensuring compliance with budget and policies to maintain an efficient supply replenishment operation.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Coaches, develops, trains and mentors team members to build competency of skills, knowledge and abilities to identify and resolve problems, make sound decision and achieve business objectives
Works collaboratively with the other Supply Chain Management staff/teams to ensure the supplies are ordered, received, inventoried, pulled and deployed effectively
Builds relationships with clinical partners to foster positive interactions and meet expected outcomes for services provided
Oversees replenishment activities of perpetual and periodic automated replenishment inventories to ensure inventory levels are maintained to meet customer demand while mitigating stock-outs and expirations
Oversees the processes, which include the ordering, staging, delivery, retrieval, and cleaning, of specified portable equipment (e.g. code carts)
Organizes the work flow, pro-actively problem-solves, anticipating needs, managing multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
Role-models skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to contribute towards improving department efficiencies and customer satisfaction
Serves as the initial point of contact for customer concerns escalating issues when appropriate
Provides reports to management of needs, issues to be addressed, and all important information necessary to ensure department success
Reviews, conducts rounding and analyzes operational reports to identify deficiencies and productivity standards and appropriately assigns work to staff
Collects relevant data, compiles information for management decisions and ensures the successful execution of department services using appropriate resources
Reconciles data to determine if department improvements are achieved
Oversees and maintains the recall process managed by the Risk and Safety Management Alert System application
Maintains and reports key financial and/or operational metrics processes as directed by management
Utilizes efficient and cost-effective work practices with department resources and supplies, manages time effectively and prioritizes department daily tasks
Monitors and manages staffing levels to meet department demands, minimizing incidental overtime
Oversees department operations to ensure integrity of the on-hand physical inventory and supports the efficient resolution of recall and back order issues impacting customers
Accountable for processes and results of the inventory in the various inventory business units throughout the hospital
Supports hospital and department goals and offers innovative solutions through participation in department projects
Assumes responsibility for self-growth and development by participating in in-services programs and continuing education
Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, and units to achieve business goals
Works with management to identify opportunities for product substitution, cost reduction, product trends and comparison with other units
Maintains current knowledge of industry practices and improves operations by identifying trends and recommending action
Contributes ideas towards improving the efficiency and effectiveness of department processes
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
Three years of previous experience in a customer service role or Healthcare, Supply Chain or Materials Management, in which two years were in a role with progressive leadership responsibility
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrate proficiency in operating a personal computer or hand-held device for completing transportation-specific or job-related functions through the use of MS Office applications to perform moderate to complex analyses of inventory data, product data, and project costs; and, manage product replacement/transition
Critical thinking with the ability to offer practical solutions to relative items managed
Has a working knowledge of Supply Chain Management operations and resources (software; hardware; human) to appropriately maneuver resources to mitigate obstacles and achieve goals
Preferred
Associate's degree preferred
Company
Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist is one of the nation’s leading health systems and academic medical centers.
10001+ employees
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CEO Project Director
David P. Bernard
Chief Executive Officer & Senior Vice President
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