Strategic Initiatives Lead, Materials Management

1.Enterprise Material Digital Process Leadership

• Engineer and execute system-wide inventory reorganization projects (eSims optimization, multi hospital-wide relabeling & reorganizing, discontinued & unused item clearance, and etc.) impacting 4,000+ SKUs annually.
• Develop standardized integration protocols for Workday/EPIC systems, including ghost item resolution and preference card synchronization and more.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives replacing manual workflows with Power Platform solutions (MS Forms, Power Apps, Power Automate) for orders, request, tracking system, and etc.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement solutions using Lean methodologies and DMAIC frameworks.

2.System Integration & Innovation

• Serve as primary contact between MGB IT (EPIC/Workday teams), clinical stakeholders, and vendors to resolve integration gaps.
• Develop barcode scanning solutions and SharePoint architectures that reduce inventory discrepancies at all hospitals
• Lead ERP migration projects including PeopleSoft to Workday transitions and EPIC hierarchy realignments.

3.Cross-Functional Leadership

• Develop system-wide training curricula featuring video tutorials and SharePoint knowledge base, reducing ERP support requests.
• Chair enterprise committees establishing digital standards for material labeling, par-level optimization, and EPIC integration protocols.
• Mentor inventory specialists across MGB hospitals on inventory accuracy best practices and digital tool adoption.

4.Cost Optimization Initiatives

• Generate annual cost savings through vendor negotiation strategies and discontinued inventory clearance programs.
• Implement predictive analytics models for par-level optimization adopted across clinical service lines
• Direct eSims invoice reconciliation processes ensuring 100% payment accuracy for high-value implantable.

Education

• Bachelor's degree with focus in Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement or related field Required.Master's degree preferred.
• Green Belt Six Sigma Certificate or similar preferred

Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in healthcare materials management, project management or leadership Role.
  • A combination of education and experience may be substituted for requirements.
• Leading hospital material management projects (e.g., EPIC integrations, inventory relabeling)
• Proven success in ERP implementations (Workday/EPIC) and hospital-wide inventory system redesigns
• Demonstrated expertise in deploying Power Platform solutions at scale across clinical environments

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced Power Platform development (Canvas Apps, Automated Flows, AI Builder)
• ERP mastery: Workday inventory hierarchy management, EPIC preference card optimization
• SharePoint Architecture & customized application development
• Data analytics: Power BI dashboard development, Excel predictive modeling (Monte Carlo simulations)
• Process mapping: Visio, Lucidchart, Value Stream Mapping
• Cross-functional team management (IT/clinical/vendor stakeholders)
• Digital transformation roadmaps and development

Physical Requirements

• Standing Constantly (67-100%)
• Walking Constantly (67-100%)
• Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Pushing Frequently (34-66%)
• Pulling Frequently (34-66%)
• Climbing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Balancing Constantly (67-100%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)