Supply Chain Management

Carl Hice

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** **** ******* **** / *** 130

City: Irving

State: TX

Zip: 75039

Country: USA

Phone: 214-***-****

Skill Level: Director

Salary Range: 160

Willing to Relocate

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SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVE

A proven leader in operations, sourcing, and material management offers expertise in strategic planning for workforce and resource allocation as well as process and policy development in startup and established settings. Known for enhancing operational efficiency, creating financial savings, and driving regulatory compliance.

Core Strengths: Budgeting & Financial Management - Contract Negotiations - Cost Controls - Customer Service

System & Program Implementation - Inventory Control - Operations Management - Policy Development - Startups

Process Improvement - Project management - Purchasing - Compliance & Safety - Strategic Planning - Training

- SELECT CAREER HIGHLIGHTS -

Achieved $5.5M in savings and $500K+ in rebates via product standardization and enhanced contract utilizations.

Centralized the purchasing department and developed a customer support structure that lowered rogue buying 96%; also lowered labor costs $90K per year.

Lowered warehouse inventory 50% and negotiated favorable stent and cardiac rhythm management contracts for the hospital which decreased costs $265K per year.

Developed and instituted a data integrity department that drove GPO contract compliance from 5% to 88%.

Professional Overview

PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEMS 2007-Present

Director of Strategic Sourcing Administration (Purchasing, MMIS, MMDI)

Represents strategic sourcing at the highest level of management including governance and executive meetings; ensure compliance with applicable contracting and procurements laws while introducing best practices.

Strategizes and directs purchasing, material management information systems, and materials management data integrity departments; driving performance optimization separately and as a team.

Identified a $600K revenue opportunity through the vendor payment process.

Lowered outstanding debt with primary distributor from $600K to $22K and cut DSO of 56 days to 26 days.

Created a contract incentive with the primary distributor that resulted in $190K annual savings.

Earned highest client satisfaction scores in division and an 88% favorable rating from employee satisfaction surveys.

Selected by executive management to offer expertise in logistics for a $1.3B, 992-bed replacement hospital.

Proved vital in meeting milestones regarding GLN implementation

Presently leads transactions with 222 supplier divisions; pricing expectations are currently 5% below budget and UOM exceptions are less than 1%.

PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL 2007

Director of Materials Management

Led material management and supply chain operation for Paradise Valley facility including contracting, purchasing, receiving, distribution, equipment management, and capital budget.

Built the supply chain operational structure to facilitate the new acquired Phoenix, AZ market.

Reported supply chain strengths, weaknesses, needs, and goals to Board of Managers and key decision makers.

Developed a process and procedure team from purchasing and accounts payable personnel in order to improve invoice exception processes, eliminate late fees, and resolve backorder issues.

Co-implemented the decommissioning of a 600-bed hospital.

Introduced an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program.

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GREAT RIVER MEDICAL CENTER & SMC REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 2004-2006

Regional Director of Materials Management & Environmental Services

Headed supply chain and environmental services operations at two major medical centers and served as an active member of the Environment of Care (EOC) team.

Managed contract selection methods and the value analysis program; functioned as a member of the administrative team and drove organization, planning, and operational excellence at the hospitals.

Administered the Physician Office Buildings and all related needs of associated physicians.

Chaired business development efforts resulting in implementation of a bariatric and pain management program.

Crafted and deployed a contracting solution for facilities in 45 days with zero service or supply disruptions.

Selected and implemented a bio-waste management program that produced a $35K annual cost savings.

Designed and implemented supply chain operations for the newly developed healthcare facility in Alabama and introduced an ERP program as well as policy and procedures.

Reduced waste 20% by developing a linen management program and education model.

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 1995-2004

Director of Materials Management & Environmental Services (2002-2004)

Drove supply chain management and environmental services for two major hospitals; collaborated with hospital corporate contracting to meet supply, capital, and service needs.

Developed and executed RFP, RFQ, and IFBs for non-contractual needs to ensure best pricing structures.

Established a centralized purchasing process for each facility and standardized processes/procedures for EVS.

Chaired the Environment of Care committee that earned excellent reviews from OSHA and Joint Commission.

Director of Emergency Medical Services (1995-2002)

Led an operation that covered emergency care for 890 sq miles representing a 60,000 rural population; promoted top performance and current guidelines related to ER medicine.

Oversaw hospital`s code blue team and emergency response for adult and child care departments.

Captured more than $1M in lost revenue through process reviews and enhancements.

Co-developed and co-implemented one of the most aggressive pre-hospital treatment protocols in the state.

Co-implemented and chaired the American Heart Association Community Training Center.

Co-designed and deployed a first responder program for manufacturing industries and rural communities in the county, reducing access to emergency services by 10 minutes.

Oversaw and co-implemented cutting-edge ACLS thrombosis guidelines for cardiac and stroke victims.

Saved $750K per year by developing and implementing programs that evaluated maintenance costs in relationship to equipment life.

*Career Note: Prior Experience includes time in the US Army & US National Guard

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

BBA - AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY Paramedical Medicine & Business - ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Member of the North Texas AHRMM (Executive Committee Secretary; Chairmen, Website Committee)

Novation IDS Council Member ~ Former Chairman of the Northestern Arkansas AHA Community Training Center

Requested Speaker at the IDN Summit in 2010; Interviewed by Today in America on Patient Safety in the Hospital

Novation Executive Savings Award; Recognized by MADD; Baptist Hospital Management Excellence Award

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