Robert Latimer, MBA Senior Materials Manager Profile

adxpjl@r.postjobfree.com 609-***-**** Pottstown, PA 19464

Dynamic, driven organizer with over 13 years of sustained success leading logistical operations, supply chain, and inventory control measures for hospitals and healthcare facilities; demonstrated capacity for delivering superior results and operational excellence through quality improvement measures, optimizing workflow, and fiscal discipline.

Areas of Expertise Include:

Cadence

Materials Management

Lawson MMIS

EPIC

Omnicell Systems

KRONOS

Operations Management

Certified Materials Resource

IMMS MMIS

Microsoft Office

People Soft MMIS

ARP

Strategic Procurement

Operational Improvements

LEAN Six Sigma

Logistics Management

Vendor & Contract Negotiations

Project Management

Cost Reduction Strategies

Relationship & Team Building

Tactical Problem Solving

Professional Experience

ST CHRISTOPHER’S HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN Philadelphia, PA

Inventory coordinator 2021-Present Lead on special projects for Materials Management Department. Responsible for inventory system maintenance and reducing inefficiencies for Infor Lawson supply chain management system. Responsible for supervision of warehouse inventory management team. Special projects include management of Omnicell Systems updates, and system maintenance. Regular responsibilities include meeting with warehouse management team and discuss current project status. Offering guidance to meet project KPI and departmental deadlines for successful outcomes.

EPIC Credentialed Trainer 2020-2021 Provide instruction related to Epic Systems’ software. Common job duties listed on an Epic Trainer example resume are conducting training programs, administering tests, assessing student performance, answering student inquiries, updating records, and promoting training programs.

operations manager 2018 - 2020

Direct all operational, administrative, and fiscal processes and methods for maintaining adequate inventory of medical supplies and services; oversee departmental budget and forecasting while successfully meeting fiscal targets, identifying prospective savings opportunities, and managing labor capital to ensure positive outcomes and boost productivity.

Key Accomplishments:

Oversaw $250K reduction in inventory expenditures over a twelve-month period.

Ensure continuous improvement of material flow, conduct utilization analysis, and optimize supply chain operations.

THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Philadelphia, PA

Supply Chain Manager 2016 - 2018

Oversaw up to 14 technicians and supervisors exchanging, re-inventorying, and re-stocking general medical supplies on nursing treatment carts: managed vendor relationships, capital expenditures, and daily monitoring and analysis of supply chain performance.

Key Accomplishments:

Instituted benchmarks to analyze performance and institute improvements that increased efficiencies.

Created Lean Six Sigma based two bin Kanban inventory management system, improved workflow, and productivity.

COORDINATED HEALTH Allentown, PA

Materials MANAGER - Allentown Hospital 2011 - 2016

Achieved recurrent success directing all aspects of supply chain operations and inventory management strategies for 22-bed inpatient facility; formulated and implemented process improvement measures that lowered expenses and improved efficiencies.

Key Accomplishments:

Integrated physician’s common instrumentation needs across multiple facilities to streamline inventory.

Reduced inventory expenditures 20% within 2 years, introduced method that removed errors from orders.

Education & Training

Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ 2015

Bachelor of Science in Health Administration

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Phoenix, AZ 2013

Financial Accounting Certification

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA WHARTON SCHOOL Philadelphia, PA

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

PURDUE UNIVERSITY West Lafayette, IN

Certified Material & Resources Professional (CMRP)

ASSOCIATION FOR HEALTHCARE RESOURCE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (AHRMM) Chicago, IL

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