Manager Supply Chain - Materials Management Logistics

Manager Supply Chain - Materials Management Logistics Christus Health United States, Louisiana, Shreveport 1453 East Bert Kouns Industrial Loop (Show on map) May 03, 2026

Description Summary:

This Job is responsible for providing managerial continuity to the distribution of disposable supplies, patient equipment and replenishment. Responsible for assisting Director with organizing, planning, coordinating, controlling, and leading all departmental activities and resources to insure prompt, efficient, effective, and economical practices, and services. Participate in devising departmental policy and procedure, establishing, and achieving department goals.

Responsibilities:

Meets expectations of the applicable One

CHRISTUS

Competencies:

Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders. Acts in absence of Director. Manages and directs associates and activities of distribution of disposable supplies, patient equipment, replenishment, and inventory management, which includes but is not limited to: Interviewing and hiring. Coaching and counseling associates. Monitoring worker performance. Disciplining and rewarding associates based on performance. Conducting associate evaluations. Monitors customer satisfaction of services provided. Delegates work to staff, ensuring a balance of workload among associates. Ensures that each associate has the resources and/or training necessary to accomplish assigned tasks, duties, and responsibilities. Maximizes quantity and quality of products, equipment, and services. Master INFOR modules appropriately (according to assignment) including Par Specialist, Purchasing Receiver, Inventory Management, Warehouse Clerk, and Mobile Supply Chain Mgmt. Pursues innovative opportunities for improving services and reducing cost. Assists associates in obtaining cooperation from other hospital personnel, as needed, to accomplish assigned tasks, duties, and responsibilities. Assists in establishing and ensuring compliance with departmental and hospital-wide distribution of disposable supplies, patient equipment, replenishment, and inventory management policies, procedures, and job descriptions. Executes and participates in a training/in-service program of each associate concerning distribution of supplies, equipment, replenishment and inventory management policies and procedures. Prepares plan for goals and objectives for the department; the plan should be developed to the ministries strategic plan. Ensure that appropriate resources are available to accomplish the goals and objectives. Performs all duties in a manner that protects the confidentiality of patients and does not solicit or disclose any confidential information unless it is necessary in the performance of assigned job duties. Demonstrates adherence to the CORE values of

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Health. Work occasional long or irregular hours including nights and weekends. Performs other duties as assigned by Director or Ministry Leadership.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree in a business curriculum OR 5 years of supply chain related experience preferred. Experience Recommended 5-6 years of relevant work experience. Required 3 years of supervisory experience with a proven track record of completion of progressive tasks and responsibilities. 4-5 years of supply chain experience strongly preferred. Knowledge and experience working in ERP systems with a preference in working with multiple systems such as Meditech, Infor, Epic. Experience developing and writing policies and procedures. Medical product and equipment knowledge preferred. Hospital supply chain experience in an acute care setting preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications None Required.

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5

PM Monday-Friday Work Type:

Full Time