Central Distribution Supervisor - Nationwide Children's Hospital : Job Details

Central Distribution SupervisorRequisition ID 2024-53118Category ManagementOverview

Central Distribution Supervisor

Supervises the activities of Central Distribution to assure the internal and external flow of equipment, supplies, linen, receiving, distribution, shipping necessary for hospital operations and works with outsource companies as assigned by the Manager of Central Distribution.

Schedule: (Full time, Benefits Eligible)

Location:

Central Campus

700 Children's Dr

Columbus, Ohio 43205

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose.

Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission.

We're 14,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere.

Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere.

Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.

Responsibilities

Interviews, hires, train, evaluate, schedules and supervises Central Distribution personnel.
• Supervises daily operations of all Central Distribution activities by interfacing both hospital and outsource staff.
• Supervises procedures for the materials electronic and manual distribution system, receiving, shipping, computerized inventory control, courier, rental equipment, equipment distribution, crash cart, linen, patient charge and collection.
• Prepares policies and procedures manual for all Central Distribution functions for Managers approval. Reviews and revises procedures annually and as necessary.
• Supervises the flow of inventory from receiving through distribution, assuring the quality and accuracy of product integrity. Including the put away process, restocking, par leveling and proper handling during distribution.
• Supervising the inventory storage structures at the site of service and adjusts inventory levels associated with supplies, linen and equipment in agreement with the customer.
• Supervises the Materials Management staff and outsource staff the proper priorities in performing daily operations and communicate routine emergency needs to individuals to assure proper operations.
• Supervise the communication process by dispatching calls to Receiving, Central Distribution, Mailroom, Print Shop and Purchasing as appropriate. Refer customers to appropriate departments for additional follow up and service. Contact Biomedical Engineering to check incoming rental equipment and capital purchases prior to distribution.
• Monitors document transactions, delivery logs for signatures, customer requests and notes exceptions, returns and resolves problems associated with these transactions.
• Purchase supplies, equipment and services for Central Distribution with the approval of the Central Distribution Manager.
• Monitors and assures timely processing of patient charge system, warehouse system, match audit report, Pyxis system, handheld system, cycle count system, UPS system, vendor return system, inventory adjustment system, MMIS system and equipment rental system.
• Resolves problems associated with Central Distribution operations.
• Supervises the data maintenance of the Pyxis computers, Materials Management computer (MMIS), PC workstations, UPS computer and handheld computers.
• Supervises the data maintenance of manual data bases including receiving records, cycle count records, adjustment records, vendor return records, linen records, Central Distribution reports, inventory history, rental equipment history, Central Distribution forms, delivery log, phone call log book and Coordinators reports.
• Assumes responsibilities of the other Materials Management Supervisor and Coordinators when necessary.
• Performs miscellaneous duties and special projects as required by Central Distribution Manager.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Education:

• 4 years college in a related field or 8 years equivalent job experience.

Experience:

• 5 years experience in Materials Management processing customer orders or distribution of supplies.
• 5 years computer experience with either PC or Main frame computer materials processing system.
• Basic computer language and 4 years experience with either Word Perfect, Lotus 123, Excel, Word, Access or other word processing and database software packages.
• 4 years experience coordinating staff or 6 years as lead person on a team.
• 5 years of direct customer service or related work experience.

Minimum Physical Requirement:

• Occasional lifting of 50 pounds
• Constantly standing, walking and sitting
• Frequently requiring finger dexterity
• Constantly talking, hearing and seeing

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

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