Manager, Supply Chain Operations - Surgical Supplies

Are you ready to bring your skills to a world-class healthcare organization recognized as one of the top ten in the United States? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be glad to hear from you.

Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit, independent healthcare organization committed to improving the health status of the communities we serve through:

• Leadership and excellence in delivering quality healthcare services
• Expanding the horizons of medical knowledge through biomedical research
• Educating and training physicians and other healthcare professionals
• Improving the health status of the community

Quality patient care is our priority. Providing excellent clinical and service quality, offering compassionate care, and supporting research and medical education are essential to our mission.

As the Manager of Supply Chain Operations for Surgical Services, you will oversee the management of surgical supplies and product operations, including fulfillment, distribution, and procurement. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with governmental and licensure standards, and guiding staff to meet the needs of surgeons and surgical teams. The Manager aligns operations with the Medical Center's philosophy, mission, vision, and strategic plan to ensure efficient and high-quality support for surgical services.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Manages the product and supply chain operations for assigned departments/units. Responsible for aspects of product supply which may include, but not limited to distribution, logistics (ie AGVS), procurement, vendor management, and/or ordering for Cedars-Sinai locations. Accountable for distribution, cleaning and stocking of patient care equipment. Work collaboratively with centralized Sourcing, Procurement, Logistics, and other centralized teams to support the local operations.
• Manages operations for assigned departments/units to ensure optimal par levels, timeliness, cost reduction and/or efficiency efforts are implemented by supply chain staff. Collaborates with Supply Chain leadership to drive process and productivity improvement opportunities.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards, and licensure requirements. Maintains staff compliance with Cedars-Sinai policies, procedures, and protocols. Ensures department specific products are properly stored and secured. Manages stock and ensure expired products are removed and new products are ordered in a timely manner.
• In collaboration with Supply Chain leadership, develops business and operations plans for assigned units and for specific supply chain programs and services. Ensures fiscal responsibility for department for the unit including unit budget preparation, labor and supply cost management, and revenue enhancement.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred

Certifications/Licensure:

• Supply Chain or Project Management certification preferred, such as Six Sigma, PMP or APICS

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Management and Operations required
• Experience in an acute care facility, including management of Operating Room supplies, is preferred

Keywords: Supply Chain, Operating Room, Surgery, Surgical, Supplies, Materials, Inventory, Procurement, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, California

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in Los Angeles that need our care the most.