Central supply manager vs supply chain lead

Differences between central supply manager and supply chain lead duties and responsibilities

Central supply manager example responsibilities.

• Manage purchasing processes and supervise personnel responsible for MRO purchasing, new product planning and production purchasing.
• Process incoming medical equipment orders, facility installations, and repair any problems with specialty beds for patients.
• Investigate and resolve internal and external inventory issues in the logistics area.
• Maintain accurate inventory associate with material and medical needs of the facility, patients and staff.
• Operate steam sterilizers, washer decontaminator.
• Maintain a clean & organize stockroom utilizing FIFO methodology.
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Supply chain lead example responsibilities.

• Expand role to manage TMS standalone and combine WMS / TMS implementation projects.
• Manage RFP bids and vendor selection process including negotiation of scope and contract.
• Lead product distribution and logistics, including contract negotiation, carrier qualification and claims management for international and domestic shipments.
• Manage production and warehouse teams ensuring DOD policies and corporate rules and regulations compliance while exceeding government nuclear facility audit standards.
• Develop KPIs for inventory management and demand forecasting.
• Establish clearly define SCM targets base on project goals and client input.
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