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Oklahoma's supply chain operations sector spans oil and gas logistics, aerospace parts distribution, and agricultural commodity networks, with major employers like Love's Travel Stops, NORDAM Group, and American Airlines cargo operations in Tulsa and Oklahoma City actively hiring. International candidates with logistics, procurement, or operations management backgrounds will find consistent sponsorship activity across these industries.
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Manager Supply Chain Operations - Children's Hospital
Department:
Supply Chain
Job Description:
The Manager, Materials is based in the local entity and this position supports and reports directly to the Dir, Supply Chain. This position is accountable for the collaborative integration, implementation, and optimization of the OU Health Operations strategy at the entity level in close coordination with the Dir, Supply Chain. This position is responsible for Supply Chain departmental logistics operations for the assigned entity, including implementing standardized system-developed supply chain strategic plans and policies, overseeing all local Supply Chain Operations functions (Distribution/Receiving/Materials Operations/Warehousing/Pars/Inventory), directing Supply Chain operations staff, managing local vendor relationships and serving as a Supply Chain champion and liaison to entity department directors/managers, other clinicians and physicians.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Under the guidance of the Director, Supply Chain assist in the leading of entity level Supply Chain operations structure that is consistent and in alignment with the OU Health Supply Chain Operations vision and overall strategy which includes standardized facility-based receiving, storage, inventory management/control, point of use/low unit of measure, and distribution operations in all entities.
- Under the guidance of the Director, Supply Chain serves as a Supply Chain point of contact and liaison to entity department directors/managers, other clinicians and physicians, ensuring they are kept informed of OU Health Supply Chain contract and process improvement initiatives; champion and execute supply expense reduction efforts for the entity; provide active communication with entity leadership on new contracts and assists the entity leadership in bringing forward Supply Chain related needs and requirements to support their entity.
- Optimize use of Materials Management Information System and other Supply Chain automation tools that works to eliminate unnecessary work, simplify necessary work, centralize simplified work, and automate centralized work.
- Under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain and other Supply Chain leadership, works with OU Health system staff to implement system wide inventory strategy and improve supply chain performance through a reduction in obsolete inventory, improvements in inventory turns and improvement in inventory replenishment processes.
- Assists in the implementation of contract and efficiency related cost saving initiatives throughout the entity in a responsive manner, meeting established system wide savings, implementation and compliance goals.
- Support entity Supply Chain Operations using strong interpersonal and communication skills to overcome resistance to use of change methodologies; advise and consult with the Director, Supply Chain on how to perform tasks and create deliverables; support issue resolution and decision-making; and identify integration points with other projects.
- Optimize use of existing facilities and staffing to ensure appropriate product stocking levels and utilization.
- Carry out system-wide logistics policies and procedures at the entity level and ensure these standardized policies are consistently implemented.
- Develop entity policies and procedures as needed related to inventory requirements in conjunction with entity leadership and Emergency preparedness leaders to meet required on hand inventory minimums and to meet requirements to support local disasters.
- Work with Director, Supply Chain and other Supply Chain leadership to ensure appropriate delivery systems such as Low Unit of Measure (LUM), Just in Time (JIT), and/or point of use type systems are evaluated and wherever possible implemented in a standardized and consistent manner.
- Assist in the implementation of system wide collaborative systems and structures utilizing the distribution partner as the primary utility to improve inventory turns and reduce entity redundancies in supply logistic and warehouse operations.
- Under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain provides and directs site Supply Chain staff to ensure collaborative relationships with supported departments, physicians, and clinicians within the entity in order to achieve OU Health Supply Chain strategic goals and initiatives without compromising patient care.
- Utilize standardized system wide dashboard analytics to measure inventory levels, ensure proper inventory controls and other Supply Chain operations key measures of performance to ensure they are measured, monitored and goals are met.
- Under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain and other Supply Chain leadership, implement system wide standardized inventory control and cycle counting strategy to provide appropriate financial controls and management.
- Apply and enforce procurement separation of function practices in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and accounting practices for establishing appropriate inventory management controls, utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ensure entity compliance for Joint Commission Accreditation and other regulatory bodies for storage and delivery of supplies as well as recalled or suspended inventory products.
- Serve as a customer service advocate and ensures staff responds to all customer requests and requirements in a highly responsive and professional manner.
- Understand, communicate and implement standardized continuous process improvement strategies to include Six Sigma and Lean to all staff and also promotes the ongoing strategic vision and goals of OU Health at the entity so that consistent implementation is carried out.
- Under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain monitors annual Supply Chain budgets to meet system goals and objectives ensuring entity expenses are on target and within budget.
- Recruit, hire, and set performance expectations of direct reports. Perform evaluations, counseling, corrective action and trains staff according to system wide policies and procedures. Identify, coach and/or mentor top talent for leadership opportunities and succession management. Create a foundation that supports and develops team members allowing for growth and success.
General Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership experience required, including at least 1 or more years in supply chain management or supply chain project management role required.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
- None required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements
- Uses principles of effective leadership to motivate, lead, and inspire others. Strong leadership, facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to lead successful teams of individuals, motivate project participants, and communicate effectively at all levels across the system.
- Demonstrated business understanding and ability to balance people/organizational decisions with business considerations.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships with a variety internal and external stakeholders.
- Effective verbal and written communication to a variety of stakeholders from executives to staff and strong interpersonal skills are required. Able to rapidly summarize information and present to others.
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to lead successful teams of individuals, motivate project participants, and communicate effectively at all levels across the system.
- Demonstrated business acumen. Must be a strategic thinker, self-motivated and have excellent problem solving and project management skills. Proven ability to solve complex problems effectively and manage multiple high priority deliverables.
- Strong attention to detail and outstanding analytical skills.
- Demonstrated planning and project management skills.
- Proven ability to anticipate and respond proactively in a dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to establish and articulate strategic priorities and objectives.
- Proven ability to organize multiple projects, schedules, demand and to meet shifting priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to study, understand, adapt and respond effectively to a constantly changing environment.
- Performs challenging tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Anticipates problems and takes corrective action prior to completing the task.
- Sets challenging objectives and works against self-defined standards of excellence to continually improve personal performance.
- Anticipates and takes personal responsibility for customer satisfaction and service excellence.
- Consistently goes out of the way to listen, understand, and support the needs of others in a sensitive manner.
- Demonstrates management skills and ability to work effectively to build relationships with colleagues, customers, and executive management through positive interaction.
- Proven ability to foster prime vendor relationships that will drive toward a successful partnership.
- Listens with sensitivity and openness.
- Actively seeks constructive feedback and remains open and receptive to it.
- Anticipates the information needs of others.
- Proven skills in communicating with technical staff, and customers.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts through diplomatic facilitation, sound negotiation skills and consensus building techniques.
- Must understand supply chain requirements in healthcare environments with multiple logistical concerns and issues.
- Must know the Purchasing software capabilities of the MMIS.
- This position must support standardized systems that can be carried out and maintained by site based leadership to be successful.
- Proficiency with the MS-Office suite of products, Outlook, and MMIS. Must know the Purchasing software capabilities of the MMIS.
- Able to rapidly summarize information and present to others.
- Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing successful and comprehensive supply chain programs.
- Experience in supply chain in a large hospital, multiple campus facility preferred.
- Experience using metrics to drive decisions and working with external vendors.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of multiple Supply Chain functional areas.
- Proven ability to foster prime vendor relationships that will drive toward a successful partnership.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Position Title:
Manager Supply Chain Operations - Children's Hospital
Department:
Supply Chain
Job Description:
The Manager, Materials is based in the local entity and this position supports and reports directly to the Dir, Supply Chain. This position is accountable for the collaborative integration, implementation, and optimization of the OU Health Operations strategy at the entity level in close coordination with the Dir, Supply Chain. This position is responsible for Supply Chain departmental logistics operations for the assigned entity, including implementing standardized system-developed supply chain strategic plans and policies, overseeing all local Supply Chain Operations functions (Distribution/Receiving/Materials Operations/Warehousing/Pars/Inventory), directing Supply Chain operations staff, managing local vendor relationships and serving as a Supply Chain champion and liaison to entity department directors/managers, other clinicians and physicians.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
- Under the guidance of the Director, Supply Chain assist in the leading of entity level Supply Chain operations structure that is consistent and in alignment with the OU Health Supply Chain Operations vision and overall strategy which includes standardized facility-based receiving, storage, inventory management/control, point of use/low unit of measure, and distribution operations in all entities.
- Under the guidance of the Director, Supply Chain serves as a Supply Chain point of contact and liaison to entity department directors/managers, other clinicians and physicians, ensuring they are kept informed of OU Health Supply Chain contract and process improvement initiatives; champion and execute supply expense reduction efforts for the entity; provide active communication with entity leadership on new contracts and assists the entity leadership in bringing forward Supply Chain related needs and requirements to support their entity.
- Optimize use of Materials Management Information System and other Supply Chain automation tools that works to eliminate unnecessary work, simplify necessary work, centralize simplified work, and automate centralized work.
- Under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain and other Supply Chain leadership, works with OU Health system staff to implement system wide inventory strategy and improve supply chain performance through a reduction in obsolete inventory, improvements in inventory turns and improvement in inventory replenishment processes.
- Assists in the implementation of contract and efficiency related cost saving initiatives throughout the entity in a responsive manner, meeting established system wide savings, implementation and compliance goals.
- Support entity Supply Chain Operations using strong interpersonal and communication skills to overcome resistance to use of change methodologies; advise and consult with the Director, Supply Chain on how to perform tasks and create deliverables; support issue resolution and decision-making; and identify integration points with other projects.
- Optimize use of existing facilities and staffing to ensure appropriate product stocking levels and utilization.
- Carry out system-wide logistics policies and procedures at the entity level and ensure these standardized policies are consistently implemented.
- Develop entity policies and procedures as needed related to inventory requirements in conjunction with entity leadership and Emergency preparedness leaders to meet required on hand inventory minimums and to meet requirements to support local disasters.
- Work with Director, Supply Chain and other Supply Chain leadership to ensure appropriate delivery systems such as Low Unit of Measure (LUM), Just in Time (JIT), and/or point of use type systems are evaluated and wherever possible implemented in a standardized and consistent manner.
- Assist in the implementation of system wide collaborative systems and structures utilizing the distribution partner as the primary utility to improve inventory turns and reduce entity redundancies in supply logistic and warehouse operations.
- Under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain provides and directs site Supply Chain staff to ensure collaborative relationships with supported departments, physicians, and clinicians within the entity in order to achieve OU Health Supply Chain strategic goals and initiatives without compromising patient care.
- Utilize standardized system wide dashboard analytics to measure inventory levels, ensure proper inventory controls and other Supply Chain operations key measures of performance to ensure they are measured, monitored and goals are met.
- Under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain and other Supply Chain leadership, implement system wide standardized inventory control and cycle counting strategy to provide appropriate financial controls and management.
- Apply and enforce procurement separation of function practices in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) and accounting practices for establishing appropriate inventory management controls, utilizing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Ensure entity compliance for Joint Commission Accreditation and other regulatory bodies for storage and delivery of supplies as well as recalled or suspended inventory products.
- Serve as a customer service advocate and ensures staff responds to all customer requests and requirements in a highly responsive and professional manner.
- Understand, communicate and implement standardized continuous process improvement strategies to include Six Sigma and Lean to all staff and also promotes the ongoing strategic vision and goals of OU Health at the entity so that consistent implementation is carried out.
- Under the direction of the Director, Supply Chain monitors annual Supply Chain budgets to meet system goals and objectives ensuring entity expenses are on target and within budget.
- Recruit, hire, and set performance expectations of direct reports. Perform evaluations, counseling, corrective action and trains staff according to system wide policies and procedures. Identify, coach and/or mentor top talent for leadership opportunities and succession management. Create a foundation that supports and develops team members allowing for growth and success.
General Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of progressive leadership experience required, including at least 1 or more years in supply chain management or supply chain project management role required.
License/Certification/Registration Requirements
- None required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements
- Uses principles of effective leadership to motivate, lead, and inspire others. Strong leadership, facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to lead successful teams of individuals, motivate project participants, and communicate effectively at all levels across the system.
- Demonstrated business understanding and ability to balance people/organizational decisions with business considerations.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships with a variety internal and external stakeholders.
- Effective verbal and written communication to a variety of stakeholders from executives to staff and strong interpersonal skills are required. Able to rapidly summarize information and present to others.
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to lead successful teams of individuals, motivate project participants, and communicate effectively at all levels across the system.
- Demonstrated business acumen. Must be a strategic thinker, self-motivated and have excellent problem solving and project management skills. Proven ability to solve complex problems effectively and manage multiple high priority deliverables.
- Strong attention to detail and outstanding analytical skills.
- Demonstrated planning and project management skills.
- Proven ability to anticipate and respond proactively in a dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to establish and articulate strategic priorities and objectives.
- Proven ability to organize multiple projects, schedules, demand and to meet shifting priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to study, understand, adapt and respond effectively to a constantly changing environment.
- Performs challenging tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Anticipates problems and takes corrective action prior to completing the task.
- Sets challenging objectives and works against self-defined standards of excellence to continually improve personal performance.
- Anticipates and takes personal responsibility for customer satisfaction and service excellence.
- Consistently goes out of the way to listen, understand, and support the needs of others in a sensitive manner.
- Demonstrates management skills and ability to work effectively to build relationships with colleagues, customers, and executive management through positive interaction.
- Proven ability to foster prime vendor relationships that will drive toward a successful partnership.
- Listens with sensitivity and openness.
- Actively seeks constructive feedback and remains open and receptive to it.
- Anticipates the information needs of others.
- Proven skills in communicating with technical staff, and customers.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve conflicts through diplomatic facilitation, sound negotiation skills and consensus building techniques.
- Must understand supply chain requirements in healthcare environments with multiple logistical concerns and issues.
- Must know the Purchasing software capabilities of the MMIS.
- This position must support standardized systems that can be carried out and maintained by site based leadership to be successful.
- Proficiency with the MS-Office suite of products, Outlook, and MMIS. Must know the Purchasing software capabilities of the MMIS.
- Able to rapidly summarize information and present to others.
- Demonstrated track record of developing and implementing successful and comprehensive supply chain programs.
- Experience in supply chain in a large hospital, multiple campus facility preferred.
- Experience using metrics to drive decisions and working with external vendors.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of multiple Supply Chain functional areas.
- Proven ability to foster prime vendor relationships that will drive toward a successful partnership.
Current OU Health Employees - Please click HERE to login.
OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.
Supply Chain Operations Job Roles in Oklahoma
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Search Supply Chain Operations Jobs in OklahomaSupply Chain Operations Jobs in Oklahoma: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for supply chain operations roles in Oklahoma?
Love's Travel Stops and Country Stores, headquartered in Oklahoma City, has a documented history of H-1B visa sponsorship for operations and logistics roles. NORDAM Group in Tulsa sponsors for aerospace supply chain positions. Large distribution and manufacturing employers such as Halliburton's Oklahoma operations and American Airlines' Tulsa maintenance hub also appear in federal LCA disclosure data for supply chain and operations management roles.
Which visa types are most common for supply chain operations roles in Oklahoma?
The H-1B is the most common visa category for supply chain operations professionals in Oklahoma, covering roles like supply chain analyst, procurement manager, and logistics operations manager where a bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or business is typically required. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management or engineering-related supply chain roles under USMCA occupational categories.
Which cities in Oklahoma have the most supply chain operations sponsorship jobs?
Oklahoma City and Tulsa concentrate the majority of supply chain sponsorship activity in the state. Oklahoma City benefits from its position as a major distribution hub with significant retail, energy, and government contracting employers. Tulsa's aerospace and manufacturing base, anchored by companies like NORDAM and American Airlines' MRO facility, drives demand for procurement and operations roles with sponsorship potential.
How to find supply chain operations visa sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters supply chain operations roles in Oklahoma by visa sponsorship eligibility, saving you time that would otherwise go toward screening out non-sponsoring employers. You can search by city, employer, and visa type to surface roles at companies like Love's Travel Stops and Tulsa-area aerospace firms that have active sponsorship histories in this field.
Are there any state-specific considerations for supply chain operations sponsorship jobs in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma's supply chain hiring is heavily tied to energy sector cycles, so operations roles tied to oil and gas logistics can fluctuate with commodity markets. The University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University produce supply chain graduates, which means entry-level competition can be strong. Employers filing H-1B petitions for supply chain roles must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements for the specific Oklahoma metropolitan area where the job is located, which differs between Tulsa and Oklahoma City metro classifications.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored supply chain operations jobs in Oklahoma?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.