About Corewell Health 

Our new name signals our bold commitment to health and wellness. At our core, we are here to help people be well so they can live their healthiest life possible. Through health care and health coverage, we create more value. Through compassion, collaboration, clarity, curiosity, and courage, we make anything and everything possible. Through our people, we care for the whole person with respect, dignity, and love. Everyone deserves opportunities and resources for better health. Everyone deserves our relentless pursuit to innovate and always do better. Everyone deserves to have a community be a great place to live, work, learn and play. We believe health and well-being should be within reach for all. We believe the system to support the entire health and wellness journey starts with prevention. We believe that together we will make a difference. Together, we are here to make health better for everyone. Together, we are Corewell Health. 

Scope of Work 

The Distribution and Inventory Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the full inventory lifecycle across Corewell Health from scheduling and receipt at central distribution, inventory storage, distribution to point of care, and on-site inventory fulfillment and management. This leader is responsible for the flow of materials between the point of origin and the point of consumption in order to meet the requirements of customers. The Distribution and Inventory Manager is responsible for accurately providing inventory management, inventory lifecycle management and material flow execution while meeting or exceeding operations labor budget expectations.  

Essential Functions 

• Accountable for the execution of the distribution and inventory of supplies at assigned locations. Areas of responsibility may include surgical service supplies, receiving, medical equipment, linen, asset disposition and mail room. Oversees entire logistic process. 

• Develop and drive operational excellence strategies, processes, metrics, systems and tools to support successful planning and execution of all operational tactics including cost savings and avoidance. Develop and implement strategies to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts including forecasting demand, monitoring inventory performance, and implementing inventory replenishment strategies. 

• Build strategic relationships with key internal stakeholders and in relevant functions within organization. Collaborate with clinical teams, hospital leadership, directors and Vice President to understand the materials needed for clinical and business processes to support product changes, product substitutions, and new product introductions while ensuring clinical acceptance is maintained. 

• Responsible for helping to design and implement future state supply chain processes and leading change by using innovative and creative solutions based from best practices and benchmarks. Create vision on global leading practices and analytical insights to analyze changes necessary to improve efficiencies. Lead internal supply chain stakeholders and stakeholders across the organization for change related to best practice. 

• Maximize operational efficiency and profitability by overseeing the facility operations, budgetary restrictions and financial goals, and managerial personnel to ensure productivity standards are met. 

• Lead teams and execute all operational activities required to meet annual objectives, including accountability for the department's annual, midterm, and long-term strategic plans. Cascades and communicates those strategies to the teams, initiating and managing projects while getting exceptional results. 

• Communicate customer issues with supply chain team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints. Drive resolution of customer issues related to equipment, quality, deliver and cost in a timely manner. 

• Evaluates work performances and recommend hiring, discharging, succession planning, promotions, disciplinary actions and/or suspension of personnel. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Logistics, or Supply Chain, or related field. Required 

• Master's Degree or equivalent. Preferred 

• 5 years of relevant experience in managing areas in distribution, logistics, inventory, transportation, and other related fields. Required 

• Experience working in an organization of size and complexity comparable to Corewell Health. Required 

• Supply Chain Professional, Certified (CSCP) - preferred And  

• Production and Inventory Management, Certified (CPIM) - preferred  

• Healthcare Financial Professional, Certified (CHFP) - HFMA Healthcare Financial Management Association preferred 

Physical Demands 

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs 

• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs 

• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs 

• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs 

• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs 

• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs 

• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs 

• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs 

• Sitting: Frequently 

• Standing: Occasionally 

• Walking: Occasionally 

• Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom 

• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally 

• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom 

• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally 

• Stair Climbing: Seldom 

• Driving: Occasionally 

• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom 

• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom 

• Handling: Occasionally 

• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom 

• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom 

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently 
  
  

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.