Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

THE HEALTHCARE INITIATIVE

Where Talent Meets Opportunity

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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