Distribution & Logistics Assistant Director

Days - Full Time

Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Dayshift


The System Assistant Director of Spend Management Distribution and Logistics is responsible for casting a vision, developing strategy, and executing on tactical plans to achieve operational excellence for the system. This position will plan, direct and coordinate the work activities and associated resources for the department in accordance to cost, quality, and quantity specifications. This role will act as a logistics leader at locations as assigned across the health system. This role is responsible for day-to-day operations and the effective management of human capital for the various Distribution and Logistics processes, including but not limited to, Inventory management (par and perpetual), case cart picking, code cart management, and dock operations.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Thinks strategic and acts tactical; develops plan for both short and long-term success of the department and the health system.
• Oversees processes at a system level to ensure that departments exceed system objectives for safety, quality, cost employee well-being, delivery and process excellence; processes should be SIMPLE, VISIBLE and REPEATABLE.
• Plans, develops and executes strategies for reducing costs and increasing efficiencies.
• Inspires through action; is a hardworking, lean thinking and hands-on leader with the ability to change and adapt quickly utilizing data to drive decisions.
• Holds teams accountable to Health System inventory control policies and procedures
• Ensures that the department(s) operate within budget constraints and service expectations for the health system.
• Maximizes utilization of the Enterprise Resource Planning system for receiving, distribution and inventory control.
• Directs the integration of essential processes to enhance current products and processes
• Ensures that the department is prepared to meet regulatory and legal requirements for both known and unknown inspections or audits.
• Tenacious focus on the customer and clear bias towards action.
• Ensures compliance with company, state, federal and local policies, regulations, and safety/health standards. Leads all distribution and logistics safety and security processes and initiatives.
• Participates in meetings and direct meetings when appropriate Provide professional presentations before peers, various committees, vendors, or professional organizations Assist the staff, and external departments with Hospital receiving, distribution and inventory control issues and problem resolution
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Healthcare, or Supply Chain or related a related field of study from an accredited college or university.
• 8 or more years of related experience in a healthcare environment.
• 5 or more years of managerial experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's Degree in Health Administration or Business Administration from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Strong LEAN training or certification.

Knowledge Requirements

• Maintain proficiency for departmental and system training requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective presentation skills.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Requisition ID:

R-55596

Important information for you to know as you apply:

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.  See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.  If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [email protected].

• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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