Mgr Supply Chain Lab

Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: RUSH Supply Chain Operations Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (7:30:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM) Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits). Pay Range: $32.00 - $46.44 per hour Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Summary: Responsible for managing the supply chain process for laboratory operations across Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital laboratory locations as assigned. Responsibilities include leadership and oversight of supply chain technicians, senior inventory control analysts, inventory management programs, and coordination of laboratory supply distribution operations. Works closely with Supply Chain leadership, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, vendors, technology teams, laboratory leadership, and inventory control managers to support operational efficiency, inventory optimization, standardization, and uninterrupted laboratory operations. Responsible for driving process improvements, inventory management strategies, analytics, operational initiatives that support laboratory testing and patient care services. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Integrates and leads supply chain functions to support the operational and inventory needs of Rush laboratory areas. Maintains professional working relationships with vendors and manufacturer representatives to ensure supplies are readily available for laboratory procedures and testing. Collaborates with Supply Chain leadership and laboratory leadership to support process improvement initiatives through operational analysis, inventory optimization, and cost reduction opportunities. Maintains cost-effective practices by researching options, negotiating supplier terms and pricing, and collaborating with multiple departments to support purchasing, delivery coordination, and operational planning initiatives. Leads the implementation, optimization, and ongoing management of the AlinityIQ IMS system and other inventory management technologies across Rush laboratory locations. Maintains efficient inventory control processes to ensure proper inventory levels are available to support laboratory operations and distribution requirements. Interacts with clinicians, laboratory leadership, vendors, and supply chain personnel to resolve issues related to purchase orders, receipts, loaners, credits, substitutions, stock outs, and supply disruptions. Establishes departmental quality management strategies and routinely tracks, analyzes, and reports operational metrics while identifying opportunities to improve supply chain performance. Oversees physical inventory management processes within laboratory and assigned stocking locations, including point-of-use systems, cabinets, shelving, carts, and designated inventory areas. Establishes and maintains appropriate PAR levels and replenishment strategies. Develops and maintains expertise in materials management inventory systems and ensures systems are optimized to support operational and organizational goals. Oversees day-to-day laboratory supply chain operations and staff by developing schedules, assigning responsibilities, monitoring productivity, and ensuring operational expectations are met. Conducts staff interviews and manages hiring, onboarding, disciplinary actions, coaching, and performance management activities in accordance with Human Resource policies …

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