Patient Access Specialist
Northwestern Medicine
Supervisor, Supply Chain Operations
ADP
full-time
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Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Infrastructure logistics team within a centralized supply chain model supporting a multi-site healthcare enterprise
- Supervise, train, and schedule daily activities of the supply chain team including centralized ordering, receiving, transport, and distribution
- Manage centralized warehouse operations including inventory storage, staging, replenishment, and maintain tracking systems
- Ensure inventory accuracy, uphold FIFO and product expiration protocols, and maintain a clean, secure, compliant storage environment
- Implement and maintain safe material handling practices, proper labeling, and clear workspace layout
- Oversee procurement and distribution of medical supplies and DME to clinical sites; collaborate on stock level monitoring and order fulfillment
- Coordinate delivery of supplies and materials to clinical and administrative sites; oversee courier services and internal move logistics including FF&E transport and building relocations
- Develop and manage reporting systems tracking delivery efficiency, inventory usage, and order fulfillment rates; provide dashboards to leadership
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, healthcare regulations, HIPAA guidelines, and vendor agreements; promote safety and oversee safety training
- Act as primary liaison with vendors for medical supplies, equipment, and courier services; support vendor evaluation and contract renewals
- Oversee logistics software and identify areas for automation or system enhancements
- Engage stakeholders across clinics and departments, support improvement initiatives, special projects, and emergency supply coordination
- Support development and tracking of the supply chain operating budget, provide cost forecasting and identify cost-saving opportunities
Requirements
- Associates Degree in related field with 3+ years of supervisory experience in supply chain/logistics OR Bachelor's Degree in Supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field
- 3 years Supervising supply chain, logistics, or warehouse operations
- 3 years Experience managing inventory systems, vendor relationships, and procurement processes
- Valid Texas Drivers License Upon Hire (TXDL)
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (required); Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt within 1 year
- Experience with vendor evaluation, procurement coordination, and contract renewals
- Experience overseeing warehouse operations, inventory storage, staging, replenishment, and FIFO/product expiration protocols
- Experience with logistics software and digital tools for inventory tracking and reporting
- Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines, healthcare regulations, and vendor agreements
- Experience managing courier services, FF&E transport, facility relocations, and daily courier operations
- Supervisory skills: train, schedule, provide performance feedback, cross-train staff, and support leadership development
- Ability to develop and manage reporting systems and dashboards tracking supply chain metrics
- Experience supporting supply chain operating budgets, cost forecasting, and identifying cost-saving opportunities
