Supply Chain Logistics Associate 4

City/State
Norfolk, VA

Overview

Work Shift
First (Days) (United States of America)

Sentara Health is currently seeking a Supply Chain Associate IV at our Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia.

Hours/Shift: Full-time, Days

Sentara Benefits:

We are setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. Sentara offers exciting benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid annual leave, paid parental leave, emergency caregiver leave, educational assistance, student loan paydown, 403(B), 401(K) and more For more information about our employee benefits click Benefits - Sentara (sentaracareers.com)

• Join our team Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization who cares about People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara "Employer of Choice" for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years.

Position Overview:

As a Supply Chain Associate IV with Sentara, you will be responsible for the supply management function in the designated area. Additional responsibilities of a Supply Chain Logistics Associate IV may include but are not limited to participation in financial reviews, trialing technological innovations designed to advance Supply Chain Services, forecasting, vendor compliance, ordering of specialty supplies, backorder/recall management, and support of the Clinical & Supply Chain teams. A willingness to support cost-saving initiatives and opportunities relating to financial stewardship. Responsible for supporting new product trials and coordination with the implementation team. Ability to review budget variance reports and the cost associated with new products implemented. Responsible for maintaining close communication with the Clinical & Supply Chain Leadership, Colleagues, and other staff regarding supply-related topics.

Inventory Management:
•Manage inventory balances across the designated areas.
•Ability to understand the logistical requirements to meet demand during an ever-changing global supply chain and possess the flexibility to pivot a plan at a moment's notice.
•Responsible for the ordering, storage, inventory, and distribution of supplies in assigned areas. Implements established plan which ensures supplies and equipment are readily available and orderly.
•Track shipments and coordinate internal stock transfers to mitigate disruption from delays.
•Assist as necessary with product conversions and or substitutions.
•Managing non-conforming supplies including returns in assigned designated areas.
•Ability to stay focused and possess the time management skills to prioritize tasks ensuring job requirements are met.
•Responsible for replenishing specialty supplies.
•Demonstrates leadership skillsets.
•Responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance regarding products and equipment.
•Communicate regulatory concerns or variances to key stakeholders.
•Support Initiatives that ensure Bill Only, Bill & Replace, are completed timely.

Reporting/Communication/Customer Support:
•Work closely with on-site supply chain management staff to provide outstanding customer service.
•Follow up timely with internal and external customers using email, phone, or other means acceptable for use by Sentara
•Ability to critically escalate product shortage and stock out matters to management.
•Capable of escalating with vendor representatives our product demand needs including deficiencies related to their failure to supply and meet our inventory levels.
•Employee must be comfortable navigating numerous platforms, ERPs, and other 3rd party systems.
•Individuals must be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.

Leadership & Skills Development:
•Willingness to aspire and develop skills for potential Leadership opportunities @ Sentara.
•Navigate through the Sentara Leadership program and coursework to advance in a leadership role.
•Build Vendor relationships to advance Sentara's Strategic Objectives.
•Develop interpersonal relationship skills to increase comfort with all service line staff.

Education Required:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience Required:

5 years of Supply Chain

Healthcare preferred

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Job Summary

The Supply Chain Logistics Associate IV is responsible for the supply management function in the designated area. Additional responsibilities of a Supply Chain Logistics Associate IV may include but are not limited to participation in financial reviews, trialing technological innovations designed to advance Supply Chain Services, forecasting, vendor compliance, ordering of specialty supplies, backorder/recall management, and support of the Clinical & Supply Chain teams. A willingness to support cost-saving initiatives and opportunities relating to financial stewardship. Responsible for supporting new product trials and coordination with the implementation team. Ability to review budget variance reports and the cost associated with new products implemented. Responsible for maintaining close communication with the Clinical & Supply Chain Leadership, Colleagues, and other staff regarding supply-related topics.

Inventory Management:
•Manage inventory balances across the designated areas.
•Ability to understand the logistical requirements to meet demand during an ever-changing global supply chain and possess the flexibility to pivot a plan at a moment's notice.
•Responsible for the ordering, storage, inventory, and distribution of supplies in assigned areas. Implements established plan which ensures supplies and equipment are readily available and orderly.
•Track shipments and coordinate internal stock transfers to mitigate disruption from delays.
•Assist as necessary with product conversions and or substitutions.
•Managing non-conforming supplies including returns in assigned designated areas.
•Ability to stay focused and possess the time management skills to prioritize tasks ensuring job requirements are met.
•Responsible for replenishing specialty supplies.
•Demonstrates leadership skillsets.
•Responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance regarding products and equipment.
•Communicate regulatory concerns or variances to key stakeholders.
•Support Initiatives that ensure Bill Only, Bill & Replace, are completed timely.

Reporting/Communication/Customer Support:
•Work closely with on-site supply chain management staff to provide outstanding customer service.
•Follow up timely with internal and external customers using email, phone, or other means acceptable for use by Sentara
•Ability to critically escalate product shortage and stock out matters to management.
•Capable of escalating with vendor representatives our product demand needs including deficiencies related to their failure to supply and meet our inventory levels.
•Employee must be comfortable navigating numerous platforms, ERPs, and other 3rd party systems.
•Individuals must be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.

Leadership & Skills Development:
•Willingness to aspire and develop skills for potential Leadership opportunities @ Sentara.
•Navigate through the Sentara Leadership program and coursework to advance in a leadership role.
•Build Vendor relationships to advance Sentara's Strategic Objectives.
•Develop interpersonal relationship skills to increase comfort with all service line staff.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
5+ years Supply Chain, Healthcare preferred.

Qualifications:

BLD - Bachelor's Level Degree, HS - High School Grad or Equivalent (Required)

Healthcare, Supply Chain Operations

Skills

Communication, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Troubleshooting, Writing

Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application.

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

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