Director Logistics Distribution
Job Location:
Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Director of Logistics & Distribution will collaborate with hospital leadership teams to implement inventory management best practices that align with budget targets and patient care priorities. With a focus on continuous improvement the director will establish and monitor key performance indicators and develop action plans to deliver best value.
Position: Director Logistics Distribution
Department: MSD MP Operations
Schedule: Full Time
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Leads a team responsible for the timely order receipt distribution and inventory management of supplies and equipment with a focus on cost safety customer service and risk mitigation
Develops and implements data-driven inventory and forecasting plans that balance stock availability with cost optimization
Conducts/oversees regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and identify source of discrepancies
Develops key performance metrics to inform strategic decision-making; holds team accountable to established targets and continuous improvement
Researches and implements new and existing technologies and processes to optimize inventory management practices that increase efficiency; identifies cost-saving opportunities throughout the inventory lifecycle
Provides expertise to development of carrier management strategy; collaborates with stakeholders (pharmacy facilities lab etc.) to select and manage best value vendor partners
Collaborates with contracting and value analysis teams to evaluate and monitor supplier and contract performance
Ensures all vendors follow established policies and procedures when visiting the hospital campus
(The above statements in this job description are intended to depict the general nature and level of work assigned to the employee(s) in this job. The above is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of accountable duties and responsibilities required).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
Bachelors degree in business supply chain management engineering data science or other related preferred or equivalent experience
CERTIFICATES LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS:
Association for Supply Chain Management CPIM CSCP CLTD; Institute for Supply Management CPSM; or similar certification preferred
EXPERIENCE:
10 years logistics and/or inventory management experience
5 years supervisory experience
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):
Proven team player able to work collaboratively at all levels and builds partnerships with cross functional teams
Demonstrated knowledge of procurement inventory management forecasting warehouse operations and logistics
Able to lead union and non-union workforce
Strong communication and interpersonal skills required for daily interaction with nurses physicians pharmacists leaders etc.
Demonstrated competence in ERP systems
Lean or Six Sigma training desired
Compensation Range:
$104000.00- $151000.00This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience skills and certifications/licensures as they directly relate to position requirements; as well as business/organizational needs internal equity and addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being.
NOTE: This range is based on Boston-area data and is subject to modification based on geographic location.
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Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Boston Medical Center (BMC) is a private, not-for-profit, 514-bed, academic medical center located in Boston’s historic South End. The hospital is the primary teaching affiliate for Boston University School of Medicine. BMC emphasizes community-based care, with its mission to provide ... View more
