Operations And Logistics Manager Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state's most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we've grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women's health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in-home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in-person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We're looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you're a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there's a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Position Title: Logistics Manager, Healthcare

Type: Full-Time |On-Site| Exempt

Location: Bronx, NY

Job summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Logistics Manager to lead our supply chain operations across a growing network of outpatient healthcare centers in the Bronx. This role is critical to ensuring seamless procurement, inventory management, distribution, and vendor coordination to support high-quality patient care.

The Logistics Manager will oversee both on-site and offshore support teams, manage our warehouse operations, and streamline systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with healthcare standards. This role requires hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of healthcare purchasing, and the ability to work cross-functionally with clinical, administrative, and finance teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the full lifecycle of the supply chain-including purchasing, receiving, inventory, warehousing, and distribution-for outpatient medical sites.
• Lead the development and implementation of standardized supply chain procedures and cost-containment strategies.
• Ensure all processes align with healthcare regulations, compliance standards, and operational needs.

• Streamline and automate the request-to-receive process for medical and office supplies.
• Maximize the use of Envi for inventory tracking, procurement, and reporting; train staff and ensure consistent system usage.
• Reduce operational costs through vendor standardization, leveraging GPOs, and ongoing contract and pricing reviews.
• Limit non-preferred payment methods (e.g., AMEX) and ensure proper invoice processing and reconciliation.

• Manage centralized warehouse operations, including staffing, inventory control, and supply distribution to outpatient sites.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date inventory lists; eliminate redundancies and reduce overstock.
• Ensure timely restocking of medical supplies and support continuity of care at all locations.

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a diverse team, including onshore and offshore supply chain staff.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, lead training sessions, and recruit new team members as needed.
• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.

• Build strong relationships with vendors and meet regularly to review performance, pricing, and contract compliance.
• Collaborate with clinical teams, finance, and compliance to ensure transparency and resolve supply-related issues.
• Provide leadership with regular updates on supply chain KPIs, cost-saving initiatives, and operational challenges.

• Contribute to the development of the annual supply chain budget and monitor adherence throughout the year.
• Generate and present regular reports on purchasing trends, inventory usage, and vendor performance.

• Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in logistics or supply chain management in a healthcare or outpatient setting.
  • 2+ years of supervisory experience, including managing remote/offshore teams.
  • Proficiency in procurement systems (experience with Envi strongly preferred).
  • Strong understanding of vendor management, GPO contracts, and medical supply workflows.
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work on-site in the Bronx and travel to multiple clinic locations, as needed.
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in multi-site outpatient or ambulatory care operations
  • Familiarity with healthcare compliance and clinical supply chain needs
  • Experience with warehouse operations in a healthcare environment
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Salary: $75,000-$85,000

Essen Health Care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who desire to work in and serve an ethnically-diverse population.