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Manager Warehouse and Logistics

Job Description

Job ID:
32819

Location:
27 Dry Dock Ave, Boston, MA 02210

Category:
Purchasing/Materials Management

Employment Type:
Full time

Work Location:
Onsite:Up to 1 day remote/wk

Overview

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Responsibilities

  • Directs, supervises, evaluates staff and addresses customer concerns, regulatory and budgetary compliance.
  • Enforces policies, procedures and standards of operation working directly with Environmental Health and Safety and others.
  • Maintains metric report to track relevant data.
  • Position is responsible for approving timekeeping, supply orders and department strategic planning.
  • Develop consistent inventory turn/cycle count analysis/process (ABC Analysis), obsolete stock analysis/process and inventory value analysis/process to support lean concepts including root cause/corrective actions and reconciliation - accuracy goal >98%.
  • Leading process improvement initiatives throughout inventory and receiving.
  • Daily housekeeping of the warehouse and stockrooms to maintain a neat, orderly and clean environment to ensure the integrity of the material and a safe workplace is maintained.
  • Track personnel performance and hold periodic reviews with reports to check progress against company objectives and personal goals.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

  • Knowledge of applicable policy, regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in Warehousing Operations and Logistics is required.
  • High school diploma required. Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics or Management preferred.
  • Must be certified in shipping and handling of hazardous materials.
  • Certified Professional Inventory Manager (CPIM) preferred.
  • Strong personal computing skills, knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • PeopleSoft ERP system experience highly desirable.
  • Excellent organizational, customer service, analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Experience in healthcare or life sciences environment preferred.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Required to demonstrate relevant knowledge, skills, and experience against the following selection criteria:
  1. Knowledge of area of specialty;
  2. Effective leadership, communication and interpersonal skills;
  3. Demonstrated ability and proven skills in: setting work priorities and working to deadlines, decision making, management of human and material resources;
  4. Current knowledge of legislative obligations and how these impact on employment and service delivery.
  • Solid experience with high volume picking, packing, and fulfillment a must.
  • Previous experience managing staff, responsibility for P&L and forecasting and managing budgets.
  • Proven track record of developing and training departmental personnel; leading by example to create an efficient and effective team environment. 
  • The ability to work under pressure, often to tight and changing deadlines.
  • A flexible approach to working hours when required.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills required.
  • Calm and approachable nature with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels within the organization. 
  • Ability/license to drive van and/or delivery truck.
  • Record of leading process improvement efforts and gaining stated objectives on time and within budget. 
  • Self starter with good problem solving skills.
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.




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