Materials Manager, Oklahoma Childrens Hospital
Ou Healthabout 1 year ago
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead entity level Supply Chain operations structure in alignment with OU Health Supply Chain Operations vision.
- Serve as a point of contact and liaison to department directors/managers, ensuring communication of contract and process improvement initiatives.
- Optimize use of Materials Management Information System and other automation tools to streamline operations.
- Implement system-wide inventory strategy and improve supply chain performance.
- Assist in the implementation of cost-saving initiatives throughout the entity.
- Support Supply Chain Operations using strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Develop entity policies and procedures related to inventory requirements.
- Evaluate and implement delivery systems such as Low Unit of Measure (LUM) and Just in Time (JIT).
- Direct site Supply Chain staff to ensure collaborative relationships with supported departments and clinicians.
- Utilize standardized dashboard analytics to measure inventory levels and performance metrics.
- Implement standardized inventory control and cycle counting strategy.
- Ensure compliance for Joint Commission Accreditation and other regulatory bodies.
- Serve as a customer service advocate for staff and respond to customer requests.
- Implement continuous process improvement strategies such as Six Sigma and Lean.
- Monitor annual Supply Chain budgets to meet system goals and objectives.
- Recruit, hire, and set performance expectations for direct reports.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Technical or Business-related degree preferred.
- 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership experience required, including at least 1 year in supply chain management or project management role.
- Prefer 4 or more years of experience in Supply Chain.
- Strong leadership, facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated business understanding and ability to balance people/organizational decisions with business considerations.
- Proven ability to solve complex problems effectively and manage multiple high priority deliverables.
- Proficiency with MS-Office suite and MMIS.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) preferred.
- Lean/Six Sigma or similar process improvement program preferred.
Benefits & Perks
- PTO
- 401(k)
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
Required Skills
Customer Service
Materials Management
Supply Chain Operations
Team Leadership
Lean
Process Improvement
MS Office
Project Management
Budget Management
MMIS
Contract Management
Inventory Management
Six Sigma