Director, Supply Chain and Performance Operations

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The primary job duties this position is responsible for achieving are listed in order of importance.

Supply Chain Leadership

• Responsible for leadership for all inventory, procurement, distribution, logistics, value analysis, and supply chain operations within HPMC. Ensures that standardized supply chain processes are adhered to in compliance with established materials management programs and standards to support clinical excellence, financial stewardship, and strategic growth within the organization.
• Develop and implement standardized supply chain processes for HPMC. 
• Build a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Serves as the facility supply chain leader and adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Builds, coaches, develops and retains qualified, competent staff based on current and projected workload. Promotes continuous self-improvement of staff for optimal performance and potential advancement. Responsible for hiring, orienting, disciplining and terminating staff as needed.
• Monitors industry trends and current developments in materials and supply chain management.

Value Analysis and Clinical Integration

• Ensures value analysis decisions are operationalized with implementation activities documented and reported to Hospital leadership according to established procedures.
• Manages Strategic Sourcing Team to negotiate with vendors to obtain optimal value.
• Manage product evaluations, technology reviews, and physician engagement.
• Ensure transparent reporting of value analysis outcomes to hospital leadership.

Inventory, Distribution and Logistics Optimization

• Establish a leading practice supply chain model and to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations as well as develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the supply chain infrastructure.
• Implement industry best practices for storage, replenishment, and internal logistics.
• Reduce waste, expirations, and supply shortages through root cause analysis.

Data, Analytics and Technology Enablement

• Oversee supply chain analytics, dashboards, and KPI tracking.
• Works with facility leadership to monitor supply expense, implement control measures, and track utilization trends to improve overall management and reduce supply expense. 
• Partner with IT to optimize ERP/MMIS, POU systems, RFID tracking, and automation.
• Drive digital transformation to increase efficiency and visibility.

Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Oversight

• Lead Strategic Sourcing initiatives and negotiations to maximize financial value.
• Ensure GPO alignment and vendor performance monitoring.
• Manage lifecycle processes for supplies, equipment, implants, and purchased services.

Financial Stewardship and Budget Management

• Develops and recommends facility supply chain department operating budget and ensures that department operates within budget.
• Monitor utilization trends and implement corrective action when needed.
• Collaborates with facility department leadership to identify sources of supply expense budget variance and implement process improvements.
• Lead major cost-reduction initiatives while protecting clinical quality.
• Reviews all capital requests for accuracy and compliance pertinent to Hospital as well as established approval processes. 
• Assists with the writing of contracts and agreements that enable the Hospital to meet its goals.

Compliance, Accreditation and Risk Management

• Ensure the Hospital is in compliance with all governmental and accreditation regulations (CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, FDA, etc.).
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and strong governance practices.
• Stays current with legislation governing hospital planning and the competitive environment involving healthcare facilities.

Performance Operations and Process Improvement

• Lead Lean and Six Sigma-based operational improvements.
• Support throughput and workflow enhancement initiatives across departments.
• Evaluate performance programs and recommend strategic improvements.
• Contributes to the establishment of goals for Supply Chain strategic imperatives. Participates in establishing and tracking performance measures to validate and document goal achievement.
• Responsible for the management of equipment, hardware, and other logistical details
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education (Indicate minimum education or degree required.)

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

Preferred Education (Indicate preferred education or degree required.)

Master’s Degree (MBA, MHA, MS-Supply Chain) strongly preferred.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate minimum years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• Minimum 7+ years progressive supply chain or operations leadership.
• Experience with ERP/MMIS systems (Infor, Lawson, Workday, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience with purchasing, expediting, quality /continuous improvement initiatives, manufacturing safety practices and relevant software applications.

Preferred Work Experience and Qualifications (Indicate preferred years of job experience, skills or abilities required for the job.)

• Experience in an acute care hospital, or healthcare setting.
• Professional certifications: CMRP, CPSM, CSCP, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Emergency preparedness and supply continuity planning.
• Purchased services cost and performance management.
• Capital equipment lifecycle oversight.

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration or Designation (List any licensure or certification required and specify name of agency.)

• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire)
• Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment)