Director: Demand Planning & Informatics
- $150,000 - $200,000
- Houston, TX
Help Build a new Distribution Team (Healthcare)!
A bit about us:
We value diversity and inclusion and commit to being the best healthcare provider, employer and partner.
We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.
We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.
We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.
949.688.6045 – Feel free to call/text/email
isaac.levet@jobot.com – Feel free to send a confidential resume
We understand our privileged role in people's lives and care for everyone with kindness and respect.
We conduct ourselves and our business responsibly and prioritize safety, quality and service when making decisions.
We act bravely to innovate and achieve world-class experience and outcomes for patients, consumers, partners and the community.
949.688.6045 – Feel free to call/text/email
isaac.levet@jobot.com – Feel free to send a confidential resume
Why join us?
★U.S. News & World Report: America's Best Hospital Systems
Medical Plans
Pharmacy Plan, Two Dental Plans, Vision Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b)/401(k), up to 6% match
Career and Development Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term Disability Plans
Long-Term Disability Plans
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan
Adoption Assistance
Employee Discount Spot
Bright Horizons Benefits
Time Off Programs
Medical Plans
Pharmacy Plan, Two Dental Plans, Vision Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b)/401(k), up to 6% match
Career and Development Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term Disability Plans
Long-Term Disability Plans
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plan
Adoption Assistance
Employee Discount Spot
Bright Horizons Benefits
Time Off Programs
Job Details
Would you like to help build a new distribution team within the healthcare space? If yes, please continue reading!
Requirements:
Experience/Knowledge Requirements - (If you have some or most of these requirements, please apply):
Accountabilities:
- Leadership oversight for all aspects of healthcare inventory management for our new distribution center, which stocks approximately 5,000 items.
- Oversee demand planning, purchasing, and inventory management utilizing Lawson & Warehouse Management systems.
- Responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, objectives, and metrics to maximize inventory management/inventory accuracy.
- Ensures that the center maintains appropriate inventory levels to meet the demands of the Health system.
- Manage the inventory team: Inventory Buyers and Inventory Specialists
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or related field required
- License/Certifications: Lean/Six Sigma certification is a plus. APICS certification is a plus
Experience/Knowledge Requirements - (If you have some or most of these requirements, please apply):
- 7 Years of Progressive Leadership experience in Inventory Management Experiene Required (preferably in a distribution warehouse environment) - Hospital system or medical product experience preferred
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems, inventory buying processes utilizing ERP systems and demand planning processes
- Experience with cycle counting management to achieve and maintain inventory accuracy
- Previous Leadership/Management experience
Accountabilities:
- Oversees, plans, and directs the entire process of demand planning and replenishment inventory for the distribution center.
- Develops and implements business processes and key performance indicators to optimize departmental operations in accordance with overall business objectives.
- Oversees the daily purchasing, inventory management, WMS item files and inventory system support activities at the distribution center.
- Leads inventory demand planning, scheduling, forecasting, and inventory control operations.
- Develops and implements inventory tools and systems for tracking, analysis, auditing, and reporting.
- Utilizes system reports and KPIs to measure inventory performance and system related performance.
- Minimizes waste, solves problems, develops, and implements new ideas for continuous improvement.
- Works closely with product manufacturers and vendors to develop and maintain relationships vital to ensuring cost effective, adequate product supply and to resolve product purchasing or inventory shortage issues.
- Follows up on and resolves any center inventory related issues, including back orders, out of stocks, and inventory inaccuracies in location balances.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify and prioritize initiatives to optimize inventory capabilities and develop best inventory management practices.
- Implements data-driven analytical tools and systems to continuously monitor operations, identify inefficiencies and develop optimization strategies to achieve organizational goals.
- Partners with the AVP, CSC in the development and execution of the long-term CSC strategy
- Fosters an environment where outstanding safety and quality performance is an expectation for all, ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
- Responsible for the daily activities associated with leading the inventory team and maximizing the inventory management systems.
- Manages, coaches, develops, and promotes staff members to ensure team performance and operational excellence.
- Builds a highly engaged workforce and promotes diverse and inclusive mindsets.
- Ensures safe care to patients, staff and visitors; adheres to all Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards within budgetary specifications including time management, supply management, productivity and quality of service.
- Promotes individual professional growth and development by meeting requirements for mandatory/continuing education and skills competency; supports department-based goals which contribute to the success of the organization; serves as preceptor, mentor and resource to less experienced staff.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.