Director of Supply Chain – Multi-site (Healthcare)
Illinois, Illinois | Permanent
THE HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE
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Director of Supply Chain – Multi-site (Healthcare)
Illinois
We are seeking a seasoned Director of Supply Chain to lead within a large healthcare system. This position requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in supply chain management, distribution, and vendor relations to optimize operations and drive significant savings. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach to developing innovative supply solutions and fostering inter-departmental and vendor collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage central warehousing and distribution, focusing on reducing costs and maximizing savings.
- Identify supply chain improvements to capture more revenue, linking inventory with reimbursement.
- Share program results with leadership and guide teams on efficient resource use.
- Work with purchasing and finance to ensure accurate tracking, purchasing, and billing.
- Lead site-specific initiatives for product evaluations, conversions, and cost-saving.
- Boost automation by implementing Just In Time (JIT), stockless systems, and other efficiency tools.
- Build vendor partnerships and streamline distribution across locations.
- Adopt new tech solutions for inventory tracking, bar-coding, and e-commerce.
- Represent the organization in developing innovative supply chain systems.
- Manage hiring, development, and performance for the supply chain team.
- Oversee budgeting to keep spending in line with organizational goals.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
- 7+ years in distribution/supply chain, with 3+ years in Director-level or above experience within a large hospital system.
- Knowledge of JIT, electronic data processes, and healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and communication abilities.
Competitive pay, education assistance, great benefits
To Learn More: To apply or schedule a confidential phone conversation, please send your resume (MS WORD format preferred) to Alex@THI-Search.com, or call Alex Nicolov at (720) 735-9738.
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