AVP Supply Chain Operations

General Summary of PositionAdministers the managerial functions of setting objectives, planning, staffing, and directing activities of assigned areas of responsibility. Develops, interprets, coordinates, and administers policies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative responsibility for Field Supply Chain Operations including but not limited to: distribution logistics, inventory management, Value Analysis implementation, process and service performance improvement. Provides leadership and direction by establishing and maintaining policy and procedures, goals and objectives and other supply chain management initiatives throughout the MedStar Distributed Care Delivery Network. Reports to Vice President System Supply Chain.

Administrative responsibility for Field Supply Chain teams to include distribution logistics, inventory management, Linen distribution and control, Mail Services, Document Reproduction Center, Receiving, Value Analysis implementation, and all other areas of service provided by facility level supply chain departments.

Develops and contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.

Develops and leads an Inventory Management Task Force working with Hospital Administration, Finance, Information Systems, and Supply Chain Leadership.

Develops Field Supply Chain team goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Ensures compliance with hospital/facility policies and procedures and governmental and accreditation regulations.

Directs the preparation and maintenance of reports. Prepares periodic reports for senior leadership at both the facility and system level as required.

Ensures the efficient, economic, and quality performance of assigned areas of responsibility to support and promote quality health care services.

Establishes and maintains the proper and appropriate professional and ethical relationships with all vendors and their associated representative.

Maintains a customer-oriented division.

Maintains professional knowledge of Healthcare Supply Chain industry trends through association with healthcare Supply Chain organizations and industry publications.

Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts as required. Serves as the primary contact for system level supply chain issues in the absence of the VP of System Supply Chain.

Participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Prepares and/or reviews monthly reports of Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for Supply Chain to ensure operational efficiencies and financial accountability.

Prepares, monitors, and meets annual budget expectations.

Provides and maintains effective communications with facility leadership, medical staff, the community, and all levels of supervision and staff.

Reviews and monitors all supplies and equipment used within organization with an emphasis on contract compliance, Par Level Management, Standardization and Cost Containment. Assuring adequate and cost effective supplies and equipment are available to end-user.

Selects, trains and orients field supply chain operations leadership. Develops standards of performance, evaluates performance, and conducts performance management planning. Initiates or makes recommendations for personnel actions. Maintains ongoing communication with subordinates to review programs, provide feedback, discuss new developments, and exchange information.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Master's degree in Hospital Administration, Healthcare Administration or related field required or
• Bachelor's degree considered with significant experience and demonstrated results. required

Experience

• 10+ years Healthcare management experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong management, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to develop strategic and operating plans.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Why MedStar Health?

At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

• Strong emphasis on teamwork-our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
• Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity-we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
• Comprehensive total rewards package-including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
• More career opportunities closer to home-as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

About MedStar Health

MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.