Manager - Hospital Supply Chain - Hospital Operations

Company: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Location: Jackson
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Hello, Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application: Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it. You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. You can only apply one time to a job requisition. Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process. Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted. After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile. Thank you, Human Resources Important Applications Instructions: Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/ license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted. Job Requisition ID: R00048375 Job Category: Professional and Technical Organization: Hospital Supply Chain Operations Location/s: Main Campus Jackson Job Title: Manager - Hospital Supply Chain - Hospital Operations Job Summary: To collaborate in the planning, coordination and management of materials management staff and areas involved in the receipt, storage, control, and distribution of medical, surgical, and other supplies and equipment used in the care and treatment of patients or other medical center operations. Education & Experience Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of supply chain experience, one (1) of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Certifications, Licenses, or Registration required: N/A Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of financial reporting, inventory management and analytics experience. Advanced experience and proficiency with Microsoft applications and add-ons. High level of proficiency using Excel and Access programs. Responsibilities Oversees and provides daily management of at least one of the following functional areas of the hospital supply chain, including: supply distribution and replenishment, receiving and delivery, mail services and post office, warehouse inventory management, project management, and the coordinated supply support system. Knowledge of materials management. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills. Ability to multitask and maintain accurate documentation and files. Supervises subordinate staff to include work allocation, scheduling, training, evaluation, and problem resolution. Coordinates the receipt, verification, storage, and distribution of equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors internal tracking system. Assists in providing training and coaching of subordinate staff. Maintains area of responsibility in compliance with the requirements of the Joint Commission and other regulatory agencies. Coordinates operations to ensure efficiency and prompt delivery of service. Interfaces with vendors and hospital representatives to resolve complaints and/or discrepancies, monitor compliance with institutional policies and procedures, ensure standards are met, and ensure vendor payment. Supervises the preparation of shipping and receiving documents and the maintenance of applicable records and files. Promotes continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental practices. Assists and manages projects related to the optimization of managed PAR supply areas associated with changes in utilization or product sourcing challenges. Manages and assists with the placement or opening of new supply locations, including collaborating with the customer, the collection of usage data, and the development of supply par levels. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands Physical and environmental demands Requires frequent exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, frequent handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, occasional lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent crouching/stooping, occasional driving, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more). Time Type: Full time FLSA Designation/Job Exempt: Yes Pay Class: Salary FTE %: 100 Work Shift: Day Benefits Eligibility: Grant Funded: No Job Posting Date: 02/17/2026 Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

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