Supervisor of Supply Chain - Evening
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Texas
Salary: Neg Per Hour
PRIMARY JOB
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job responsibilities labeled EF capture those duties that are essential functions of the job
PEOPLE - 30 %
- 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. (EF)
- Works collaboratively with the
other Supply Chain Management staff/teams to ensure the supplies are
ordered, received, inventoried, pulled and deployed effectively. (EF)
- Builds relationships with clinical partners to foster positive interactions and meet expected outcomes for services provided. (EF)
SERVICE - 20 %
- 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). (EF)
- 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. (EF)
- 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. (EF)
QUALITY/SAFETY - 20 %
- Reviews, conducts rounding and
analyzes operational reports to identify deficiencies and productivity
standards and appropriately assigns work to staff. (EF)
- 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. (EF)
- Oversees and maintains the recall process managed by the Risk and Safety Management Alert System application. (EF)
FINANCE - 10 %
- 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. (EF)
- 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.
(EF)
- Accountable for processes and results of the inventory in the various inventory business units throughout the hospital. (EF)
GROWTH/INNOVATION - 20 %
- 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. (EF)
- Works with management to
identify opportunities for product substitution, cost reduction, product
trends and comparison with other units. (EF)
- 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. (EF)
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- High School diploma or
equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool
equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)
- Associate's degree preferred
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- 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
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES
AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
- None
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND
ABILITIES REQUIRED
- 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.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 16 Jan 2024
Location: Houston Texas
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
Houston Methodist Hospital is the flagship quaternary care hospital of Houston Methodist academic medical center.
Name: Houston Methodist Hospital
Web: https://www.houstonmethodist.org/