Director, Supply Chain and Performance Operations

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Supply Chain Leadership: Responsible for leadership for all inventory, procurement, distribution, logistics, value analysis, and supply chain operations within HPMC. Ensures 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: Develops and implements standardized supply chain processes for HPMC. Builds a culture of accountability, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Facility Supply Chain Leader: Serves as the facility supply chain leader and adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Staff Development: 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.
• Industry Trends and Developments: 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 improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations. 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: Oversees 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. Partners 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: Leads Strategic Sourcing initiatives and negotiations to maximize financial value. Ensures 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. Monitors utilization trends and implements corrective action when needed. Collaborates with facility department leadership to identify sources of supply expense budget variance and implement process improvements. Leads 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: Ensures the Hospital is in compliance with all governmental and accreditation regulations (CMS, Joint Commission, OSHA, FDA, etc.). Maintains 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: Leads Lean and Six Sigma-based operational improvements. Supports throughput and workflow enhancement initiatives across departments. Evaluates performance programs and recommends 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: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree (MBA, MHA, MS-Supply Chain) strongly preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: Minimum 7+ years progressive supply chain or operations leadership.
• Preferred Work Experience: 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: Assault Response Competency (ARC) required (within 30 days of hire). Current Los Angeles County Fire Card required (within 30 days of employment).