What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Distribution Operations position at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children?
Job Summary
The Distribution Operations Manager must be an experienced leader with a specialized knowledge of inventory and distribution practices, solid system skills, and a comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain. The Distribution Operations Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, supervising and evaluating all aspects of Supply Chain Inventory and Par operations. The position will act as a manager, liaison, and advisor on Supply Chain. The position entails developing new ideas, systems and technology, also analyzing and improving the existing infrastructure. The position proactively reviews processes in Inventory and Par Supply Chain Management to evaluate effectiveness and accuracy of data; develops and maintains detailed training manuals; meets with department heads and physicians to communicate supply updates and evaluate and respond to department needs.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area
About St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour
The Distribution Operations Manager must be an experienced leader with a specialized knowledge of inventory and distribution practices, solid system skills, and a comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain. The Distribution Operations Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, supervising and evaluating all aspects of Supply Chain Inventory and Par operations. The position will act as a manager, liaison, and advisor on Supply Chain. The position entails developing new ideas, systems and technology, also analyzing and improving the existing infrastructure. The position proactively reviews processes in Inventory and Par Supply Chain Management to evaluate effectiveness and accuracy of data; develops and maintains detailed training manuals; meets with department heads and physicians to communicate supply updates and evaluate and respond to department needs.
#STC
Qualifications
Education Requirements
- 4 year Bachelor's Degree or combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Bachelor's Degree
- Relevant Experience
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Listening Skills
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area
About St. Christopher's Hospital For Children
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, a partnership between Tower Health and Drexel University, is a 188-bed facility that provides exceptional care to children throughout the Greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties.
St. Christopher's has more than 220 pediatric experts on staff, combining top-notch pediatric care with a wide array of pediatric specialties including Cardiology, Ear, Nose and Throat, Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Orthopedics. It houses the only Verified Pediatric Burn Center between New York City and Baltimore and is one of only three Level I Pediatric Trauma Centers in Pennsylvania. St. Christopher’s is a Magnet® designated hospital and was recognized as a Women’s Choice Award Best Children’s Hospital.
In addition to its main location in Philadelphia, the hospital has a growing network of primary and specialty care locations throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and New Jersey so your child's health conditions can be treated close to home.
Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: St. Chris Hospital Tour
