Director, Supply Chain Ops

Sutter Health•Santa Barbara, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides overall management and oversight for all pertinent supply chain functions within an individual facility or multiple facilities dependent upon assignment. Management responsibilities include all supply chain operations including receiving, shipping, distribution and related areas. Serves as primary liaison between region and affiliate. Responsible for ensuring optimal provision and coordination of services and resources across assigned affiliate(s). Identifies and implements various cost savings projects related to materials management and strives for a high degree of standardization of processes, products, and systems.

Requirements

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
Bachelor's degree.
12 years recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated success in major project coordination and implementation of successful cost containment initiatives.
Extensive knowledge of Materials Management/Supply Chain Management and other related functions in acute or alternate healthcare settings.
Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory sources, alternate sources of supply and distribution systems, and new or emerging trends in the industry.
Ability to coordinate processes for numerous sites over a wide geographical area and to prioritize multiple demands and projects.
Ability to deal with complex situations and a large degree of variation in policies, rules, and regulations.
Excellent team leadership and organizational skills.
Proven written and verbal communication skills including excellent interpersonal skills.
Flexibility, adaptability, creativity and innovation.
Project management and presentation skills.
A high degree of initiative and ability to work independently in order to meet deadlines and implement projects.
Meeting deadlines and implementing unplanned projects are an integral part of the work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Overall management and oversight for all pertinent supply chain functions within an individual facility or multiple facilities dependent upon assignment.
Management of all supply chain operations including receiving, shipping, distribution and related areas.
Serving as primary liaison between region and affiliate.
Ensuring optimal provision and coordination of services and resources across assigned affiliate(s).
Identifying and implementing various cost savings projects related to materials management.
Striving for a high degree of standardization of processes, products, and systems.