Director - Supply Chain Business Systems - FT - Days - MSS

Supply Chain Business Systems Manager

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Provides strategic direction, leadership and oversight to four functional areas (Business Systems, Master Data, Supply Chain Compliance / Audit, and Business Intelligence) within Supply Chain. This position is responsible for leading a strategy that provides best practices that lead to best in class services and promotes continuous improvement of services and operational efficiencies. Ensures alignment with the mission, values and objectives of Supply Chain and the overall organization. Position reports to the Vice President of Supply Chain Management.

Monitors the market and industry trends to be proactive in Pharmacy Sourcing / Contracting, Procurement and Inventory / Logistics activities and benchmarks. Drives ongoing operational excellence and industry best practices to achieve established goals and objectives. Maintains a strong knowledge of suppliers and their capabilities, market trends, and technological advances. Develops strategic plan for each functional or service within the Business Systems, Master Data, Supply Chain Compliance / Audit, and Business Intelligence teams; monitors the implementation of the strategic plan, ensuring that tactical plans are developed, executed and completed accordingly, and in line with the overall Supply Chain objectives. In collaboration with each functional area within Supply Chain, this position supports all technology needs to include, but not limited to, research, selection, implementation, troubleshooting, upgrades, expenses, evaluations and project management. Supports system-wide Disaster Preparedness and Supply Chain Emergency activities. Responsible to ensuring areas of responsibility aligns and supports all areas of Supply Chain Management. Builds and maintains strong relationships within Supply Chain. Maintains collaboration, partnership and synergies with all areas within Supply Chain. Responsible for vendor credentialing and vendor management programs. Responsible for compliance and audit for Supply Chain. Develops and monitors all compliance within Supply Chain. Serves as the department liaison to IT in assisting with the planning, design and installation of all business technology systems. Ensures implementations robustly meet core user needs and maximize leveraging tools. Oversees evaluation, testing and troubleshooting of existing and proposed business systems. Directs projects and business analysis. Oversees the generation of reports, including writing specifications for custom reports and business analysis. Deeply understands the user needs and requirements and deliver solutions that best fit their needs and are aligned with company strategic initiatives. Directs and evaluates departmental service needs, including Supply Chain Management technologies, service level determination, and complaint management to achieve performance and quality control objectives. Performs other duties as assigned. Administers the managerial functions of setting objectives, planning, team goals, staffing and directing activities of areas of responsibility. Fosters a success-oriented, accountable environment. Responsible for mentoring the Supply Chain Business Systems staff including resource assignments, coaching, career path development, and training. Builds strong relationships with key customers to build trust, support and optimize customer satisfaction. Develops, interprets, coordinates and administers policies. Works in collaboration with the V.P. of Supply Chain to develop a Supply Chain Business Systems strategy for the healthcare system. Establishes and maintains professional and ethical vendor relationships with all suppliers. Creates value through partnerships and collaboration. Develops and monitors annual Supply Chain Business Systems resources, operating and capital budgets to support operations. Manages the entire budget for Supply Chain including, but not limited to, purchase orders, non-budgeted expense monitoring, and annual budget preparation. Maintains all Systems budgets within Supply Chain. Ensures expenses are monitored, accurate and compliant. Prepares all budgetary needs for the annual budgets. Supports all areas of Supply Chain with information for budgets. Creates reporting schema on contracting activities and KPIs. Tracks progress on a monthly basis or as requested. Maintains reports on cost savings / increases, contract compliance and opportunities. Responsible for ensuring measured and best practice approach for Supply Chain Business Systems service management following established standards and metrics.

Competencies :

Education and Certification Requirements : Bachelors (Required)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Must be flexible with work schedule as it pertains to system implementation, upgrades or downtime. Strong project management and process improvement skills. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Analytical thinking with effective decision making and problem solving skills. Must be able to work in fast pace environment. Requires frequent interactions with individuals at all levels, including medical staff. Excellent organizational skills. Must be able to multitask and lead or participate in multiple projects. Position requires significant teamwork across the healthcare system; able to work in a team oriented environment. Personnel management skills; must be able to work well and guide others. Required Work Experience : Five (5) years of experience in complex Supply Chain Management Systems. Other Information : This role attends conferences for continued education and market intelligence; up to15% travel, both locally and out of state. Additional Education Info : In a job related field

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Bending and Stooping = 60%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 0%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%

Shift : Primarily for office workers - not eligible for shift differential

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the