• Job Description

  Req#: 88211

  Overview

  Responsible for driving excellence in Supply Management and Material Management practices nationally. Supply Management practices encompass inventory management, material handling and materials replenishment across the Enterprise. The National Supply Chain Management Director will have primary responsibility for redefining the inventory management practices, tools and techniques utilized by the organization.

  Maybe based out of one of our regional offices:

  Clifton, NJ

  Marlborough, MA

  Pittsburgh, PA

  Chantilly, VA

  Responsibilities

  • Center-led leadership of Material Management leadership team.
  • Define strategic roadmap and direct the implementation and execution of Material Management practices nationwide through Material Managers.
  • Develop, implement, manage and sustain a company-wide center-led Materials Management strategy with Regional Leadership. Ensure a consistent approach to Material Management delivery and execution.
  • Working across enterprise to define best of breed inventory management practices and develop implementation plans to create a standard process framework for the company. Including deployment of supplier managed inventory and PSC replenishment strategies.
  • Drive standardization of inventory management practices, stocking and replenishment process across enterprise.
  • Define and manage supply management key performance indicator targets (KPI’s) across the enterprise, which allow the company to effectively manage and grow bottom line results.
  • Develop and deploy national training program for materials planning and management to drive functional excellence and improve operational performance.
  • Develop tools, and techniques to optimize inventory levels and assure effective utilization of corporate ERP systems.
  • Support corporate agreement and corporate procurement teams providing supply management expertise on as required basis
  • Interact cross functionally with other NSCO teams

  Qualifications

  At least 10 years’ experience in purchasing/ supply chain management, operations management

  Minimum of 6 years’ experience in a supervisor/manager role

  Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of the diagnostic testing industry preferred
  • Ability to form strong team-based relationships across the company with internal partners and internal customers, as well as external clients
  • Knowledge of leading supply chain optimization strategies and techniques
  • Expert level knowledge of supply chain planning techniques, statistical modeling and forecasting
  • Experience implementing lean principles in an operations environment
  • Experience with a demonstrated successful track record in strategy deployment in an operations environment

  3 direct reports

  Four-year degree is required. Concentration in supply chain management, engineering, or quantitative business management.

  Masters in operations management or supply management preferred

  Black Belt Certification preferred

  • Business Acumen
  • Functional/Technical Skills
  • Innovation Management
  • Developing Direct Reports and Others
  • Managerial Courage
  • Drive for Results
  • Organizational Agility
  • Political Savvy
  • Building Effective Teams

  EEO

  Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.

• About the company

  Quest Diagnostics is an American clinical laboratory. A Fortune 500 company, Quest operates in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Brazil. Quest also maintains collaborative agreements with various hospitals and clinics across the globe.

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