Company Name: Beacon Health System
Location: Granger, Indiana, United States
Job Type: Full-time
Salary Range: Negotiable
Industry: Management / Healthcare Supply Chain
Job Overview
Beacon Health System is a leading provider of comprehensive healthcare services, dedicated to enhancing the health of the communities we serve. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Manager of Supply Chain Operations – Clinical to join our team in Granger, Indiana. This Full-time leadership role offers a pivotal opportunity to directly oversee and optimize the strategic and daily operations of clinical supply chain functions, particularly within surgical, procedural, and critical care areas.
As the Manager of Clinical Supply Chain Operations, you will be instrumental in supervising the Materials Analyst team, leading data-driven inventory strategies, and driving performance improvement initiatives. You will leverage your deep understanding of healthcare supply chain best practices, inventory systems, and regulatory compliance to ensure supply availability, operational efficiency, and cost-effective inventory management. If you are a proactive leader with strong analytical skills, a commitment to seamless clinical operations, and eager to make a tangible impact on patient care through optimized supply chain, Beacon Health System invites you to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee strategic and daily operations of clinical supply chain functions, specifically for surgical, procedural, and critical care areas.
- Supervise the Materials Analyst team, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance evaluation, and professional development.
- Work closely with clinical teams to ensure supply availability, operational efficiency, and cost-effective inventory management.
- Lead data-driven inventory strategies, using analytics to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Support product standardization initiatives across clinical areas.
- Drive performance improvement initiatives within the clinical supply chain, seeking continuous enhancement.
- Lead daily supply chain operations across perioperative and procedural areas, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Collaborate with clinical and nursing leaders to align supply chain activities with patient care needs.
- Partner with supply chain leadership for standardized operations across the health system.
- Manage inventory replenishment, par-level maintenance, and demand forecasting for clinical supplies.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and actively work to reduce stockouts, overstock, expirations, and waste.
- Collaborate with Finance and Value Analysis teams to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for clinical supply chain performance.
- Serve as the primary liaison between procedural teams and Purchasing, facilitating seamless communication.
- Facilitate new product rollouts and conversions, ensuring smooth transitions and adoption.
- Ensure strict compliance with system-wide contracting and product standardization policies.
- Lead and support various projects, including OR remodels, service line expansions, and EMR/supply system integrations.
- Prepare procedural areas for new services and increased volumes, ensuring readiness.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the clinical supply chain.
- Drive Results, Customer Focus, Instills Trust, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively—these are core behavioral competencies.
- Maintain applicable licenses/certifications in good standing.
- Complete all required training, competencies, and health screenings.
- Be willing to support additional shifts or overtime as needed.
- Maintain a strong commitment to infection control, ergonomic safety, and organizational policies.
Qualifications
- Experience Level: Not explicitly stated by years, but “Demonstrated experience in healthcare supply chain management required” implies a relevant level of experience beyond entry-level, likely mid-level or senior given the management responsibilities.
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in healthcare supply chain management required.
- Strong leadership, administrative, and team management skills.
- Deep understanding of supply chain best practices, inventory systems, and regulatory compliance in healthcare.
- Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in data analytics and performance tracking tools.
- Must maintain applicable licenses/certifications in good standing.
- Completion of all required training, competencies, and health screenings.
- Willingness to support additional shifts or overtime as needed.
- Commitment to infection control, ergonomic safety, and organizational policies.
- Proven ability to oversee strategic and daily operations of clinical supply chain functions (surgical, procedural, critical care).
- Experience supervising the Materials Analyst team (hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance evaluation, professional development).
- Skilled in working closely with clinical teams to ensure supply availability, operational efficiency, and cost-effective inventory management.
- Proficient in leading data-driven inventory strategies.
- Experience supporting product standardization.
- Proven ability to drive performance improvement initiatives.
- Skilled in leading daily supply chain operations across perioperative and procedural areas.
- Experience collaborating with clinical and nursing leaders.
- Proficient in partnering with supply chain leadership for standardized operations.
- Skilled in managing inventory replenishment, par-level maintenance, and demand forecasting.
- Proven ability to maintain accurate inventory records and reducing stockouts, overstock, expirations, and waste.
- Experience collaborating with Finance and Value Analysis teams for cost-saving opportunities.
- Proficient in monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Skilled in serving as primary liaison between procedural teams and Purchasing.
- Experience facilitating new product rollouts and conversions.
- Proven ability to ensure compliance with system-wide contracting and product standardization.
- Skilled in leading and supporting projects (OR remodels, service line expansions, EMR/supply system integrations).
- Proficient in preparing procedural areas for new services and increased volumes.
- Strong commitment to championing continuous improvement.
- Drives Results, Customer Focus, Instills Trust, Collaborates, Communicates Effectively.
Salary and Benefits
Beacon Health System offers competitive compensation for this Full-time Manager of Supply Chain Operations (Clinical) position. Your salary will be negotiable and determined based on your extensive experience, qualifications, and leadership background in healthcare supply chain. We are committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our valued leaders. Beyond your salary, Beacon Health System provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, which typically includes robust medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, a retirement plan, opportunities for continuous education and professional development, and a vibrant culture dedicated to patient care and operational excellence.
Working Conditions
This is a Full-time, On-site position located in Granger, Indiana, United States. You will primarily work within a hospital environment, overseeing supply chain functions in surgical, procedural, and critical care areas. The role demands strong leadership, administrative, and team management skills, with a deep understanding of supply chain best practices and regulatory compliance. You will regularly collaborate with clinical and nursing leaders, as well as finance and value analysis teams. The environment is fast-paced, requiring strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to ensuring supply availability. You will be expected to complete all required training and potentially support additional shifts or overtime as needed.
Why Work with Us
At Beacon Health System, we are more than just a healthcare provider; we are a dedicated community of caregivers committed to enhancing the health and well-being of those we serve. Joining us as the Manager of Supply Chain Operations – Clinical means becoming a pivotal leader in a system that values Management excellence and a highly efficient Healthcare Supply Chain.
You’ll be empowered to oversee critical clinical supply functions, lead data-driven inventory strategies, and directly contribute to cost savings and operational efficiency that impact patient care. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your leadership skills, deep understanding of healthcare supply chain, and passion for continuous improvement are highly valued. If you are a driven and experienced supply chain leader seeking a challenging role where your contributions make a tangible impact on patient outcomes and organizational success, Beacon Health System offers an unparalleled opportunity for your next career chapter.
