Supply Chain Distribution Program Manager PRO Inventory Management Full Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL

The salary range for this position is $47.01 - $70.51 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being.

Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.



Benefits:

  • $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
  • $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
  • $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
  • $250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
  • Paid time off and Holiday pay

Description

  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Days Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Works Rotating Weekends and Holidays)
  • Location: 150 Bldg; FL 08

The Supply Chain Distribution Program Manager reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

  • This independent contributor position has manager-level responsibilities that include leading process improvement activities across the division, managing departmental metrics and serving as a liaison for the Supply Chain division to support organizational projects and initiatives. The Project Manager, Supply Chain places the needs of the customer as a first priority and demonstrates the skills necessary to meet and exceed expectations. The Project Manager, Supply Chain works collaboratively across the division, hospital, academic medical center and health system in a continuous pursuit to streamline distribution processes, reduce costs and improve services provided to clinical staff to support the highest quality patient care.
  • The Project Manager, Supply Chain has responsibility for assessing programs, processes and technologies utilized throughout the Supply Chain division to develop standardized and streamlined workflows, optimize inventory levels and replenishment strategies and deploy new technologies as appropriate to maximize efficient use of resources. This position is responsible for working with internal and external customers to identify opportunities for improving customer satisfaction and service levels while simultaneously reducing costs within the distribution channel.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides Supply Chain management, strategic planning and tactical support for a range of projects and workflows as assigned
  • Serves as the department’s primary contact for selected Supply Chain functions, divisional projects and internal and external improvement initiatives
  • Identifies and deploys industry supply chain best practices including but not limited to use of technology, workflow and standard operating procedures
  • Oversees functionality and development of key Supply Chain systems, such as ERP, RFID, RTLS, and associated mobile technology
  • Maintains departmental metrics, productivity statistics and KPIs
  • Performs regular inventory optimization assessments to ensure efficient and appropriate par leveling
  • Analyzes and interprets various sets of financial, statistical, and managerial data and formulates recommendations
  • Manages project budgets as assigned
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management Engineering, Hospital Administration or related field) or equivalent work experience
  • Minimum three (3) years of project management experience preferably in Supply Chain Operations (purchasing, inventory, distribution, accounts payable), in a healthcare setting
  • Excellent computer skills and data management in operation systems and standard application Software
  • Proven leadership skills, solid written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

  • Masters degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Management Engineering, Hospital Administration or other related field.

Equal Opportunity

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.

Posted 2026-01-06

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