JOSHUA MCCORMICK
Williamsport,PA
Summary
A resourceful and adaptable supply chain professional with a proven track record of managing high-pressure situations and ensuring seamless operations. I thrive in dynamic environments, where my skills in strategic sourcing, vendor negotiation, and inventory optimization enable me to meet and exceed expectations. With experience navigating complex supply chains in healthcare and beyond, I excel at driving cost-saving strategies, ensuring product availability, and building strong supplier relationships. My ability to think on my feet, adapt to changing demands, and deliver results under tight deadlines makes me a valuable asset to any team focused on operational efficiency and continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Coordinator
UPMC
04.2020 - Current
- Supplier Management & Negotiation: Efficiently manage high-cost and temperature-sensitive products, negotiating with vendors to ensure competitive pricing and compliance with standards
- Data Analysis & Strategic Ordering: Monitor and analyze product usage data to develop data-driven ordering strategies, ensuring optimal availability for clinical and surgical caseloads while minimizing costs and waste
- Problem-Solving & Communication: Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills by addressing physician and clinical requests with data-backed solutions
- Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to resolve product concerns and material issues promptly
- Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination: Collaborate with department managers and other hospitals to manage inventory, address shortages, and implement product exchanges, contributing to waste reduction and adaptability during supply chain shortages
- Financial Management: Oversee Bill Only transactions and payments to outside vendors, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial protocols
Supply Chain Management
UPMC Supply Chain
01.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed and ordered supplies in a timely, cost-effective manner, with a focus on cost reduction and inventory optimization
- Vendor Interaction & Communication: Maintained open communication with nursing staff and vendors to ensure accurate supply quantities and timely distribution, addressing issues efficiently
- Inventory Control: Effectively managed outdates and relocated slow-moving items to minimize costs and improve inventory turnover
Multi-Skilled Laborer
ARAMARK
03.2013 - 01.2019
- Training & Development: Trained and certified new hires, creating and updating training programs and processes to enhance team effectiveness
- Supply & Equipment Coordination: Responsible for ordering, stocking, and backfilling multiple units, and coordinating equipment moves across Susquehanna health campuses
- Operational Efficiency: Managed centralized storage areas, dispatch operations, and employee productivity across facilities, demonstrating strong organizational and negotiation skills
- Mailroom Management: Oversaw sorting, sending, and delivering mass items, ensuring accurate and timely distribution
Helper
UPS (Seasonal Winter Employment)
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Efficiency Improvement: Organized delivery routes to maximize efficiency, and handled package delivery and signature collection with precision
Education
Diploma -
Williamsport Area High School
Williamsport, PA06.2011
Skills
- Negotiation & Vendor Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Cost Reduction & Analysis
- Communication & Collaboration
- Inventory & Supply Chain Management
- Medical terminology
- Budget management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Multitasking and organization
Accomplishments
- Resolved all supply chain issues during the covid pandemic with no major cancellations or any patient incidents
- Achieved full compartmentalization of parred items in the OR by creating locations in PeopleSoft with accuracy and efficiency
- Increased cost savings by reducing total annual orders by 10%
- Helped coordinate and pioneer a successful 2nd shift transport and dispatch operation
- Helped initiate and coordinate a equipment coordination position for multiple campuses
Timeline
Perioperative Coordinator
UPMC
04.2020 - Current
Supply Chain Management
UPMC Supply Chain
01.2019 - 04.2020
Multi-Skilled Laborer
ARAMARK
03.2013 - 01.2019
Helper
UPS (Seasonal Winter Employment)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Diploma -
Williamsport Area High School
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