Director Supply Chain

Independence Health System Careers • Greensburg, PA

3d

About The Position

The Director Supply Chain is responsible for strategic and operational planning, daily operations, internal and external relationships, and fiscal and personnel matters across Supply Chain functions. These functions include receiving, warehousing, materials distribution, equipment management, house inventory management, case cart inventory management, surgical and procedural inventory management and tissue tracking, provider-based clinic supply chain management, and the mailroom.

The role leads long-range planning and short-term goal setting; manages service delivery, staffing, policies and procedures, operational performance, and continuous improvement; and oversees department budgets, financial monitoring, and reporting in conjunction with the Assistant Vice President. The Director also supports staff and manager development, cost reduction, hospital objectives, and organizational change. Local travel between system locations may be expected. Scheduling is based on operational needs and may include rotating shifts, standby, and on-call work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and five years of experience in a supply chain setting, plus three years of progressive management experience; OR a high school diploma or equivalent and ten years of Supply Chain leadership experience.
• Strong leadership ability and organizational skills.
• Independent and critical thinking skills and sound judgment.
• Knowledge of legal aspects and liability in the functional area.
• Ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in business or a related field.
• CMRP certification.
• Five years of experience in a healthcare supply chain setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range strategic planning and set short-term departmental goals.
• Direct supply chain management and staff to ensure all areas of the hospital are fully supplied.
• Lead supply expense variance analyses, identify cost drivers, and lead cost-reduction projects with support from senior leaders.
• Coordinate and delegate departmental operations to ensure effective service delivery.
• Maintain internal and external relationships while driving operational efficiencies and cost savings.
• Establish and implement departmental policies and procedures, and consistently administer hospital policies and procedures.
• Provide development opportunities for managers and staff.
• Develop and monitor operational performance measures.
• Review operational systems and implement plans for continued improvement.
• Implement and monitor staffing levels to support efficient service delivery.
• Oversee department fiscal matters.
• Develop operational and capital budgets for areas of responsibility in conjunction with the Assistant Vice President.
• Monitor financial data, service volumes, and statistical indicators to ensure budget compliance and support management decisions.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of financial and statistical reports.
• Contribute to departmental and hospital goals and objectives.
• Participate in planning and implementing change and improving productivity through staff meetings, committees, task forces, and discussions with managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director