Director of Supply Chain

Company: Premier Suburban Medical Group
Location: New Lenox
Posted on: January 24, 2025

Job Description:

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve---and for each other. Come join us! It's the way you want to be treated.We are seeking a seasoned Director of Supply to lead within a 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.Position Summary:Strategic, but also hands-on supply chain leader. Reports to Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer and works closely with all Silver Cross employees and physicians to develop and implement policies and procedures, and new technologies to ensure that standardized "best practice" supply chain operations are implemented. Ensures excellent customer service by communicating frequently regarding logistics, contracting, expense management, and purchasing initiatives. Responsible for developing the annual departmental and capital budgets and manages operations to meet/exceed approved targets.Essential Duties and 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.
• Experienced in Value Analysis and/or Operational Improvement initiatives.Required 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.Education and Training:
    • Minimum ten to fifteen years significant experience in materials management, logistics/distribution, inventory management/reduction, forecasting, deployment, and scheduling preferably in a health care setting.
    • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Logistics, Supply Chain, or healthcare related field.Work Shift Details: DaysDepartment: PURCHASINGBenefits for YouAt Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:
      • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
      • Life Insurance
      • Flexible Spending Account
      • Other voluntary benefit plans
      • PTO and Sick time
      • 401(k) plan with a match
      • Wellness program
      • Tuition ReimbursementSilver Cross Management Services Org. - Premier Suburban Medical Group benefits offered to Full-time and Part-time employees include:
        • Medical, Dental and Vision plans
        • Life Insurance
        • Health Savings Account
        • Flexible Spending Account
        • Other Voluntary benefit plans
        • PTO bank
        • 401(k) plan with a match
        • Wellness program
        • Tuition ReimbursementRegistry employees who meet eligibility may participate in one of our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.The expected pay for this position is listed below:$57.07 - $72.77The final offered salary will take several factors into consideration, including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.
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