Executive Director Supply Chain Operations

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

The System Executive Director of Supply Chain Operations manages the day-to-day operations of UNC Health Care’s central supply chain function. The role coordinates major components of supply chain activities, to include purchasing, distribution & logistics across the UNC Health Care System, strategic sourcing, and is a key driver of the creation and implementation of a holistic supply chain strategy for UNC Health Care. Partners with Information Technology team to ensure technology is appropriately applied to each stage of the supply chain process to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Provide business operations, fiscal and people management for designated supply chain areas across the UNC Health Care System. The System Executive Director of Supply Chain Operations interacts with executive and senior leadership, department directors, managers, outside business customers, and internal customers across UNC Health Care. This position reports to the System Vice President of Supply Chain for UNC Health Care.

Responsibilities

• Directs the monitoring and reporting of daily/weekly/monthly supply chain operating performance including quality and productivity metrics, and ensures appropriate actions are taken.
• Directs the safeguarding of warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Ensures that appropriate inventory management best practices are being implemented and maintained.
• Direct management of supply chain performance improvement efforts as well as supply chain reporting and value analytics.
• Establishes System capital purchase protocols.
• Responsible for the optimization, automation, and ongoing management of contracting process and contract management system.
• Provides leadership and strategic direction to Director of Strategic Sourcing, including accountability for the continued development of system value analysis practices, policies, processes, procedures, and implementation efforts.
• Plans, coordinates and administers the financial, administrative and technical operations of sourcing, purchasing, and materials management and exercises budget responsibilities for those areas of supply chain.
• Partners with IT and Finance to create an efficient and efficient procure to pay process which includes solid line management of all purchasing activities and dotted line management of supply chain informatics and accounts payable.
• Provides System-wide direction for purchasing/materials/distribution functions, including providing operational leadership to the areas of contracting, procurement, inventory management, supply distribution, quality assurance, warehouse functions, value improvement services.
• Responsible for ensuring maximum value from UNC Health Care’s trade partners including its GPO and distributors across all System entities.
• Responsible for the management of UNC’s warehouse management logistics and billing system for the appropriate delivery of supplies from the UNC Health Care System Shared Services Center to UNCHCS sites.
• Responsible for the System-wide implementation and maintenance of the Inventory and Materials Management Information Systems, in conjunction with the Information Systems Division of UNCHCS.
• Leading People - Leads people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Provides an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Encourages workforce engagement by building a commitment to excellence and by promoting the organization's vision internally and externally. Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations and holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility. Leads in a deliberate and predictable way and operates with transparency. Treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately. Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
• Leading Change - Acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action. Brings about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Establishes an organizational vision and implements it in a continuously changing environment. Is open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles. Deals effectively with pressure and remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks. Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks. Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others.
• Results Driven - Exceeds organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Delivers high-quality services and is committed to continuous improvement. Fosters a culture of safe and compassionate patient care. Makes well-informed, timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unfavorable results. Positions the organization for success by identifying new opportunities and builds the organization by developing and improving services. Leads the budgeting process. Uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities, monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies, and identifies cost-effective approaches.
  
  

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master's degree in an appropriate discipline preferred
  
  

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• No licensure or certification required
  
  

Professional Experience Requirements

• Ten (10) years of relevant related experience, including five (7) years of relevant management experience.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Must demonstrate strong working knowledge of supply chain management best practices, distribution center operations, procure to pay processes, value analysis implementation, as well as understanding of contract administration/business law concepts.
• Must have a proven track record of successfully evaluating, developing, and implementing performance improvement plans for supply chain activities or components thereof.
• Must have proven ability to forge strong and lasting business relationships across a broad constituency.
• Must possess strong communication skills and general business acumen and the ability to articulate complicated subject matter to key stakeholders in a manner which is easily understood and supportable.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to build a culture which values diversity, equity and inclusion, and empowers and inspires personal and professional development among staff and leaders.
• Must have a proven track record of successfully building high functioning supply chain teams.
• Must have the demonstrated ability to successfully lead change and create demonstrable value for a health system.
• Must be able to operate in a transparent and ethical manner which aligns with and supports the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
• Must have proven ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Must have knowledge of program management approaches and methodologies and demonstrated ability to practically apply that knowledge to drive operational, quality, and financial performance improvement.
  
  

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: Supply Chain

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.

Work Assignment Type: Hybrid

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC: Durham

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.