Director Logistics Distribution

Position Summary

The Director of Logistics & Distribution will collaborate with hospital leadership teams to implement inventory management best practices that align with budget targets and patient care priorities. With a focus on continuous improvement, the director will establish and monitor key performance indicators and develop action plans to deliver best value.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Leads a team responsible for the timely order, receipt, distribution, and inventory management of supplies and equipment with a focus on cost, safety, customer service, and risk mitigation

• Develops and implements data-driven inventory and forecasting plans that balance stock availability with cost optimization

• Counsels/oversees regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy and identify source of discrepancies

• Develops key performance metrics to inform strategic decision-making; holds team accountable to established targets and continuous improvement

• Researches and implements new and existing technologies and processes to optimize inventory management practices that increase efficiency; identifies cost-saving opportunities throughout the inventory lifecycle

• Provides expertise to development of carrier management strategy; collaborates with stakeholders (pharmacy, facilities, lab, etc.) to select and manage best value vendor partners

• Collaborates with contracting and value analysis teams to evaluate and monitor supplier and contract performance

• Ensures all vendors follow established policies and procedures when visiting the hospital campus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, data science, or other related field, or equivalent experience

Experience

• 10+ years logistics and/or inventory management experience

• 5+ years supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (ksa)

• Proven team player, able to work collaboratively at all levels and builds partnerships with cross functional teams

• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement, inventory management, forecasting, warehouse operations, and logistics

• Able to lead union and non-union workforce

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required for daily interaction with nurses, physicians, pharmacists, leaders, etc.

• Demonstrated competence in ERP systems

• Lever or Six Sigma training desired

Pay

$104,000.00 - $151,000.00

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, pharmacy

• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• 403(b) savings matches

• Paid time off

• Career advancement opportunities

• Resources to support employee and family well-being

Note

This range is based on Boston-area data, and is subject to modification based on geographic location.