Director, Supply Chain Operations - Physician Division

Emory Healthcare•Tucker, GA

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Director - Supply Chain Operations is responsible for the daily operations of all hospital supply chain functions for their assigned EHC hospital, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory management, distribution, and cost management of medical supplies while prioritizing patient care by maintaining quality standards and compliance with healthcare regulations. This role often collaborates with clinical teams to optimize supply utilization and identify cost-savings opportunities. The position will serve as the primary contact and liaison for all supply chain related activities between their assigned hospital and EHI Supply Chain departments (Procurement, Value Analysis Contracting etc.). Responsibilities include inventory management, supply distribution, vendor relationship management, and managing supply expense across all clinical departments: OR, procedural areas, inpatient nursing etc. The position will integrate the department's services with the hospital's primary functions, develop/implement policies and procedures that guide or support services, and assess and improve department performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Healthcare, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain
10 yrs managing supply chain and distribution in a complex environment
Supply Chain Expertise
Leadership Skills
Analytical Skills
Distribution and transportation management skills

Nice To Haves

15 years managing supply chain and distribution in a complex environment
Negotiation Skills
Project Management

Responsibilities

Optimize the process of the OR, Procedural area and Inpatient Nursing Supply Chain teams to maximize supply availability to internal customers and improve patient outcomes.
Build and maintain close working relationships with OR, Procedural area and inpatient nursing and clinical staff to partner on all supply chain projects and issues.
Coordinate and drive efforts to optimize supply distribution through supply improvement initiatives (SII) across the EHC system.
Lead the standardization of products and optimize supply utilization through effective collaboration with EHC Purchasing, physicians and clinicians to improve supply availability and reduce expenses.
Execute the Supply Chain Performance Measurement plan and report these results to leadership in an accurate and timely manner.
Execute on the operational plan for all inventory management systems and supply chain systems across assigned hospital. This includes the implementation of the standardization programs for all supply chain functions.
Manage and improve related processes efficiency and develop strategic and tactical plans accordingly with a focus on continuous improvement.
Manage employee development through the EHC's evaluation process: establish KPI's, measure performance and development opportunities.
Identify strengths, areas for improvement and opportunities for growth to develop leadership ability in direct reports and staff.
Own and manage supply expense across all departments in the hospital (OR, procedural areas and inpatient nursing etc.) by partnering with clinical teams to optimize inventory levels and make changes as needed.
Develop staffing and expense budgets for the organization, partnering with Supply Chain Operations leadership.