Manager, Materials & Supply Chain (onsite)

Position Overview

The Manager, Materials & Supply Chain (onsite) in the Supply Chain department supports and reports directly to the Director, Supply Chain. This role is accountable for the collaborative integration, implementation, and optimization of the OU Health Operations strategy at the entity level. The position is responsible for overseeing departmental logistics operations including receiving, warehousing, inventory management, and vendor relationships while acting as a liaison with various entity department leaders, clinicians, and physicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading an entity-level Supply Chain operations structure in alignment with the OU Health Supply Chain vision, including standardized receiving, storage, inventory management/control, and distribution operations.
• Serve as the primary Supply Chain contact and liaison to entity department directors, clinicians, and physicians, communicating contract initiatives and process improvements.
• Optimize the use of the Materials Management Information System and other automation tools to streamline processes.
• Collaborate with OU Health system staff to implement a system-wide inventory strategy to reduce obsolete inventory and improve replenishment processes.
• Implement contract and cost-saving initiatives to meet established system-wide savings, implementation, and compliance goals.
• Support Supply Chain operations through effective communication, issue resolution, and integration with other projects.
• Optimize facility usage and staffing to ensure proper product stocking levels and utilization.
• Ensure consistent implementation of system-wide logistics policies and procedures at the entity level.
• Develop entity policies and procedures for inventory requirements in conjunction with leadership and emergency preparedness teams.
• Evaluate and implement appropriate delivery systems such as Low Unit of Measure (LUM), Just in Time (JIT), and point of use systems.
• Implement system-wide collaborative systems using distribution partners to improve inventory turns and reduce redundancies.
• Direct and guide Supply Chain staff to foster collaborative relationships with internal departments and external partners.
• Utilize dashboard analytics to measure inventory levels and monitor key Supply Chain performance metrics.
• Implement standardized inventory control and cycle counting strategies to ensure financial controls and management.
• Apply procurement separation of functions in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with Joint Commission Accreditation and other regulatory requirements for supply storage and delivery.
• Act as a customer service advocate by ensuring staff responds promptly and professionally to requests.
• Implement continuous process improvement strategies, including Six Sigma and Lean, to maintain the strategic vision of OU Health.
• Monitor annual Supply Chain budgets to meet system goals and ensure entity expenses remain within budget.
• Recruit, hire, set performance expectations, and mentor direct reports in accordance with system-wide policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business or Technical field preferred).
• 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership experience, including at least 1 year in supply chain or related project management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) through the American Hospital Association.
• Lean/Six Sigma or similar process improvement certification.
• Preferably 4 or more years of supply chain experience.

Benefits & Perks

• PTO
• 401(k)
• Medical and Dental Plans
• Plus many more benefits as part of a comprehensive compensation package.