Job Description

Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!

The Enterprise Information Services (EIS) team at Cedars-Sinai understands that true clinical transformation and the optimization of clinical information systems implementation is fueled through the alignment of the right people, processes, and technologies. Cedars-Sinai has once again solidified its position as a global healthcare technology leader, receiving top accolades in not one but two prestigious surveys.

Why work here?

Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Associate Director, Supply Chain Integration is an internal management consultative leader responsible for leading the implementation and ongoing support of the Cedars-Sinai Oracle Cloud ERP solution to ensure the requirements of the business users are met. This role supports all Supply Chain business functions including operations, fulfillment, distribution, procurement sourcing and contracting.. The Associate Director is responsible for representing Supply Chain across all Supply Chain Management (SCM) ERP workflows in collaboration with Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) and Supply Chain leaders overseeing each business function. The Associate Director develops an in-depth understanding and practical capability with using the Oracle Cloud solution and can provide direct support to the Supply Chain team, including training and best practice guidance. The Associate Director works closely with operational stakeholders and the change management team to ensure communications and training materials support Supply Chain and ensure Supply Chain business needs are addressed at configuration and design meetings and escalates issues appropriately. 

This role will also be charged with supporting the overall rollout of SCM Cloud to affiliate sites including, but not limited to, approving training plans, completion metrics, Supply Chain change management communications, and other functions as needed. The Associate Director has organization – wide responsibility for SCM support and will act as the lead business liaison for entities converting to the Oracle Cloud platform over time. Together with the team, the leader will provide ongoing business user support for various areas of the organization. As affiliates and/or other facilities prepare for go live, this team will be deployed to support the implementation and conversion.

• Manages the product and supply chain management processes through the ERP transformation and sustaining training workflows. Responsible for aspects of product supply which may include, but not limited to distribution, logistics, procurement, vendor management, and/or ordering for Cedars-Sinai locations. Translates supply chain business needs to Oracle Cloud product delivery ensuring workflow integration, coordination, and optimization of best practices.
• Utilizes a combination of operational supply chain expertise, change management and business process management principles to drive operational effectiveness.
• Serves as the Supply Chain Lead for the implementation of Oracle Cloud at affiliate sites.. Identifies the right contributors and subject matter experts to discussions to confirm adoptability, feasibility, and timeline of the Oracle Cloud solution.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal laws, accreditation, professional and regulatory agency standards, and licensure requirements. Maintains staff compliance with medical center policies, procedures, and protocols. Validates ERP system functionality to support all regulatory requirements.
• In collaboration with Vice President and department leaders, leads the development of business change management plans for assigned units and for specific supply chain programs and services, primarily focused on the ERP transformation. Ensures fiscal responsibility for department for the unit including unit budget preparation, labor and supply cost management, and revenue enhancement.
• Works closely with EIS leadership and VP of Supply Chain in developing short- and long-range plans for ERP transformation in Supply Chain.
• Maintains constructive collegial relations with all Cedars-Sinai staff and external partners and vendors. Ensures that the area of responsibility maintains a customer focus by serving as a role model with consistent focus on customer relations, providing input regarding customer feedback and participating in customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Maintains positive work climate, ensures appropriate staff education, promotes environment that fosters self-directed staff, assists employees to develop and contribute to the organization, and applies human resource policies fairly and consistently. Manages the effective utilization of human resources. Provides leadership, coaching and opportunities for professional development to staff.
• Fosters and communicates the values that support the mission and objectives of Cedars-Sinai. Integrates' department's services with hospital's primary functions across all entities. Promotes an organizational focus by establishing goals consistent with organizational goals, facilitating collaboration and coordination for interdepartmental problem-solving and supporting new concepts that enhance the functioning of area operations.

• Leads team of ERP business analysts and super users supporting all supply chain functions across Cedars-Sinai and its affiliates. Leads team of resources dedicated to supporting functions for the business operations and ensures a smooth transition and ongoing training and change management support to the business users.

  
  Hybrid Remote = must currently live in Los Angeles area or willing to relocate to LA area for onsite requirements

Qualifications

Experience Requirements:

Five (5) plus years of Supply chain management experience required.

Five (5) plus years of ERP and supply chain transformation experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ten (10) years of Supply chain management experience in an acute care facility.

Educational/Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED required. 

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Healthcare or related Computer Science field, preferred.

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