David Mcnamara

of Supply Chain.

Job Summary & Scope.
•Manages the supplier contract management department, which includes responsibility for all contract management, tracking and compliance
•Manages CCAD’s compliance with supply chain policies set forth by the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise by championing communications, performance measurements and tracking metrics across the organization
•Manages supply chain applications, which includes responsibility for system maintenance, development and training
•Oversees supply chain financial analysis, compliance and performance metrics
•Initiates supplier productivity/development programs, based on lean and six-sigma, to drive best-in-class results
•Leads the definition of common supply chain processes, standards, guidelines and policy compliance requirements
•Ensures the development of consistent supply chain systems, technology and e-commerce tools in collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic Enterprise
•Drives best practices based on internal and external benchmarking
•Leads various CCAD strategic projects

Job Summary & Scope.

•Provide management and leadership for the logistics function and ensure services are provided in a timely, effective and efficient manner, using FIFO & Kan Ban for 14 mixed service hospitals.
•Provide coordination between the Hospital (and its affiliates) customer base and the logistics function
•Ensure the logistics function targets its operations to deliver the best value to the Hospital (and its affiliates)
•Assist the Hospital (and its affiliates) to meet its financial targets through delivering a service which delivers savings to the hospital
Ensure the service acts with integrity and probity at all times

Responsibilities:

Manage the daily operations of the Logistics department to maximize staff efficiency and ensure efficient flow of supplies, with a strong focus on Imprest management on the patient care units

Manage the replenishment of inventory levels in the central store to ensure a high level of customer service in the most fiscally responsible manner

Review and update of daily inventory issues, credits and adjustments

Regularly conduct scheduled reviews to optimize supply and inventory levels, review results and gain consensus with clinical partners to implement changes

The monitoring and control of inventory levels reorder points, product movement and departmental usages and charges

Taking a leadership role in the maintenance and ongoing updating of the inventory control system; ensure staff are trained and utilizing the system (Aran / SAP) effectively

Provide technical support and advice to customer groups involved in inventory counts and reconciliation

Responsible for managing the timely and accurate flow of all stock and non-stock material within Receiving, Shipping, Stores and Distribution areas

Coach and mentor a team of direct reports following effective performance management processes and employee relation practices

Ensure that staffing levels are sufficient in order to provide excellent customer service; develop and train staff; develop succession plans

Work closely with all in-hospital purchasing and procurement staff to ensure the continuity and full integration of all functions

Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the hospital department heads

Manage and assist staff to ensure awareness, understanding and application of policies & procedures

Ensure all processes, transactions and external business relationships are in accordance with policy, procedure and the highest of ethical standards

Ensure all areas of Logistics are a safe working environment and all staff and equipment operates in a safe and effective manner

Maintain fiscal responsibility for Logistics operating budget; participate in budget preparation, reporting and forecasting

Provide monthly reports on KPI’s to monitor departmental effectiveness

Participate in meetings encompassing a wide range of employee and departmental issues
Contribute to development of the strategic/tactical plans

Total Management of approximately 15 Million Euro of raw materials for all warehousing and the integrated logistics system. Responsibility for stock turns, budgets, stock accuracy and the running of a FIFO system.
Manage a staff of sixty operators and two supervisors over a 3-cycle shift.

EMPLOYER: Flextronics International, Limerick.