Executive Director, System Supply Chain Operations and Logistics

Job Description

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as the Executive Director, System Supply Chain Operations & Logistics.  We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Operations leader to continue to evolve a leading healthcare supply chain operation.  This leader will have responsibility for operational and financial management, and improvement, of all UChicago Medicine system locations for supply chain dock-to-stock operations and activities including people, facilities, equipment, inventory management, technologies, new build, item change, area refresh, and supply disruption management.  The successful candidate will lead the development, implementation, and continual improvement (PDCA) of the associated standard processes and standard work for the Hospital System.  You will be responsible for modeling and fostering a team culture of continual, daily improvement through structured lean and problem-solving concepts to maximize efficiency and productivity across the Hospital System.  Assuring the department delivers outstanding service to all sites of care, you will lead development and execution of operations strategy and participate in cross department planning and business management activities, including Value Analysis Teams, MDI huddles, project planning and review meetings, policy development, HICS events, and Kaizen process improvement events.   You will have the opportunity to present and participate in industry forums and conferences to share knowledge, highlight UCM accomplishments, and remain abreast of current trends and opportunities that could impact the business environment.

Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, this Executive Director is a strategic business partner. A critical thinker and influential leader, the successful candidate will have 3 direct reports and provide leadership for a department of 200 staff that operate and maintain supply chain dock-to-stock operations and activities for the Hyde Park Academic Medical Center campus facilities, in addition to the Ingalls Memorial Hospital campus and the UChicago Medicine Crown Point campus, as well as various ambulatory locations in our growing health system. The successful candidate must be able to actively manage human, capital, and operational resources using well-developed metrics and KPIs. This position has oversight for the System annual budget and supply inventory of $30M+.

Who you are:

• Master’s degree in business and/or related field required. Commensurate experience in lieu of advanced degree will be considered.
• Minimum 10 years of Inventory and Supply Chain Management experience, preferably from a large hospital system with multiple locations.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience, preferably leading in a union environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying and coaching “lean” concepts including process mapping, flow, Pull/KANBAN System, PDCA.
• Proven track record managing critical recall/shortage management, along with emergency management procedures for supply chain.
• Solid knowledge and application experience with business information systems: Oracle, Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, VISIO).
• Knowledge or certification in state-of-the-art process improvement methods including Six Sigma, Lean or other processing required; Green or Black belt certification preferred.
• Requires in-depth knowledge of key supply chain/logistics processes and current best practices including solid judgment to know what is appropriate for organizational size and scope.
• Ability to develop standard processes and standard work; train team members, and lead organization compliance.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. Ability to speak articulately in high-level forums and to answer difficult questions with confidence. The effective use and the ability to coach problem-solving techniques is essential.

What you’ll gain as Executive Director, System Supply Chain Operations & Logistics: 

• Opportunity to work at a world-class organization, engaging numerous stakeholders, with the mission of providing a strategic vision for system-wide Supply Chain Operations & Logistics.
• Chance to make an impact from a total system perspective, focusing on system-wide integration, coordination, and seamless execution by offering expertise to help the organization achieve high performance outcomes.
• Transform supply chain and logistics operations within an academic medical center that positively impacts the lives of our employees, patients and their families while displaying a relentless pursuit for excellence. 

What you’ll do as the Executive Director, System Supply Chain Operations & Logistics: 

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Supply Chain Department to include policy development, budgetary responsibility, supplier management, staff performance and daily business operations.
• Lead the operational and financial management of the health system supply chain dock-to-stock operations and activities including people, facilities, equipment, inventory management, technologies, new build, item change, area refresh, supply disruption management, and problem management with daily continual improvement.
• Lead the transformation and continual improvement (PDCA) of the associated standard processes and standard work for the Hospital System, planning and executing against the Supply Chain system shared services vision.
• Participation in cross department planning and business management activities including Value Analysis Teams, MDI huddles, project planning and review meetings, policy development, HICS events, and Process Improvement (Kaizen) events.
• Exhibit self-development and growth by presenting and participating in industry forums and conferences to share knowledge, highlight UCM accomplishments, and to remain abreast of current trends, and opportunities for our business environment.
• Demonstrate personal leadership qualities and business acumen essential to operate effectively within the institution.

E4 Leadership (Equity, Engage, Evolve, Excel) is a patient centered management system that empowers teams to improve on a daily basis. This is done through daily readiness huddles, real time process monitoring, performance review huddles and structured problem solving. E4 Leadership is an evolving system where leaders work together to cultivate a culture of equity and continuous improvement that enables:

• Each person to realize their full potential for contribution
• The organization to achieve high performance outcomes
• System-wide integration, coordination, and seamless execution
• Clear focus on exceptional, equitable patient care and experiences.

As part of the leadership team, this position will be instrumental in reinforcing and sustaining UCM’s E4 Leadership Culture.

Must comply with UCMC’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.