Manages operational and administrative functions to ensure efficient operations within Supply, Inventory and Distribution.  Area of responsibility includes Central Stores receiving, distribution, perpetual inventory management (multiple), OR case cart supply system, OR sterile core supply management and returns.  Manages financial expenses of a perpetual inventory, supply revenues and department expenses within budget.  Develops and maintains department policies and procedures and manages par distribution systems and utilization throughout Surgical Supply areas.  Executes strategic initiatives set by Executive Director.

Manages the surgical case cart supply distribution program to assure complete case carts prior to surgical start times.

Schedules staff for appropriate coverage of duties and productivity.  Develops department goals and objectives as set forth by strategic plan initiated by superiors.  Develops operational procedures (SOP) and the mechanisms with which to measure the compliance and financial impact obtained/sustained.  Develops effective and efficient policies and procedures and assures they are followed.  Addresses deviations with accountability or more efficient processes.  Reports and analyzes productivity/quality metrics and develops procedural & performance improvements.  Interviews, hires, and evaluates employee performance.   Recommends pay increases, provides conflict resolution, and issues disciplinary action for insubordinate/inappropriate behavior.  Sets training schedules & goals for new employees and assures completion.   Monitors payroll and sets staffing levels within the budget.    

Analyzes par distribution system and facilitates the expansion and the further utilization throughout surgical services.   Develops and distributes designated metrics to end users.  Assures 6 month reviews of all areas on Par charging.  Assures timely and accurate product placement for conversion items.

Drives change process by leading the scheduling, the education, and the implementation to supply personnel.  Coordinates and collaborates with end user the dynamics of process improvements.   Conducts, summarizes, and develops improvement plans annually. 

Oversees perpetual inventories through daily, weekly and monthly report reviews and inventory control coordinator interactions. At the direction of the Director, coordinates yearly physical inventories.  Performs all variance justifications and communicates to Director.  Develops and maintains a cycle count process in all supply area locations.  Minimizes expiring product through communication with the clinical coordinators of soon to expire products for usage in cases.

EDUCATION: BA/BS preferred 

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 5

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:  Ability to manage people, plan, resolve complex issues in a proactive and retroactive means. Must possess good communication skills.  Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and Inventory Management Systems preferably Lawson ERP and Par Excellence Point of Use System).  Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines on multiple tasks.  Ability to lead meetings and perform public speaking and presentations.  Experience in practical application of inventory management.   Read and report on Financials.  

Understand Procurement and Distribution system.  Process Improvement processes and practices.   

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Proven record to lead, inspire and hold staff accountable.  Understanding of receiving and procurement processes to payment cycle.