Supply Chain Manager

Serve as the authoritative resource on supply chain management and maintain a robust financial oversight program over pharmaceutical costs.

Design or implement supply chains that support business strategies adapted to changing market conditions, new business opportunities, or cost reduction strategies.

Maintain industry best practices for pharmaceutical product sourcing and contracting.

Provide oversight to the development and execution of pharmacy services short and long-term goals as they relate to the Pharmacy Supply Chain.

Advocate for appropriate resource allocation to achieve established goals.

Provide input for the development of effective capital and operating budgets and utilization of resources (people, financial, material and equipment) to manage pharmaceutical costs.

Provide oversight to pharmacy purchasing, including medication procurement, inventory control processes, and contracting; including strategies to maintain supplies of needed pharmaceuticals during shortages and recalls to minimize their impact on direct patient care.

Provide oversight to participation in, compliance with, and optimization of financial benefit.Effectively and continually maintain open lines of communication with management, staff, and customers to facilitate the flow of relevant information.

Provide timely and accurate communication, both written and verbal as appropriate, regarding supply chain changes.

Ensure Supply Chain related policies and procedures are current and adhered to.

Provide oversight to and collaborate with other pharmacy managers and clinical pharmacist specialists on pharmaceutical product conversions.

Responsible for the recruitment, retention, performance enhancement and competency assessment of direct reports.

Provide for effective employee relations to promote employee-manager effectiveness and satisfaction in the workplace.

Assist with Pharmacy performance improvement and quality control programs.

Maintain knowledge of, and expertise in, leading edge developments and innovative approaches to pharmacy supply chain management by participation in ongoing independent study, education-related professional activities, and affiliations.

Provide oversight to or lead committees, task forces, and performance improvement teams as needed.

Bachelor of Science in pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Master's degree in business administration preferred.Strong leadership and team management skills.7–10 years’ experience as Supply chain manager in retail pharmacies Is a MUSTExcellent communication and problem-solving abilities.