Manager, Supply Chain Operations

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. seeks a Manager of Supply Chain Operations to optimize procurement-to-pay across multiple facilities, ensuring adherence to standards and strategic goals.

You will partner with regional leaders to drive efficiency and implement system enhancements that improve performance and consistency. The role requires strong analytical, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills to support onboarding, training, and ongoing operations while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in supply chain operations, healthcare logistics, or related field.
• Experience supporting hospital-based supply chain operations and procure-to-pay processes.
• Experience leading system implementations or operational initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees supply chain operational processes across assigned facilities, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Partners with Regional Supply Chain leadership and facility stakeholders to support procure-to-pay activities.
• Monitors and analyzes supply chain performance using KPIs and implements improvement actions.
• Leads system implementations, integrations, and optimization efforts related to supply chain operations.
• Provides training and ongoing support to facility teams on supply chain systems and processes.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and process improvements.

Skills

Healthcare supply chain

Procure-to-pay

KPI analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager, Supply Chain Operations is responsible for overseeing and optimizing supply chain operations across assigned facilities, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and strategic objectives. This role partners with Supply Chain leadership and facility stakeholders to support procure-to-pay processes, drive operational efficiency, and improve supply chain performance. The Manager leads system and process implementation efforts, monitors key performance indicators, and provides operational guidance to ensure consistent, effective supply chain practices across a complex, multi-entity environment.

Essential Functions

• Oversees supply chain operational processes across assigned facilities, ensuring alignment with corporate standards, policies, and system workflows.
• Partners with Regional Supply Chain leadership and facility stakeholders to support procure-to-pay activities and resolve operational challenges.
• Monitors and analyzes supply chain performance using established key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying trends and implementing actions to improve outcomes.
• Leads and supports system implementations, integrations, and optimization efforts related to supply chain operations and technology platforms.
• Provides training and ongoing support to facility teams on supply chain systems, tools, and standardized business processes.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiency across supply chain operations.
• Supports facility onboarding and integration into centralized supply chain systems and processes, ensuring a smooth transition and sustained performance.
• Maintains effective communication with facility leadership and user departments to ensure alignment, address issues, and support operational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field required
• 5-7 years of experience in supply chain operations, healthcare logistics, or related field required
• Experience supporting hospital-based supply chain operations and procure-to-pay processes required
• Experience leading system implementations, process improvements, or operational initiatives preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of healthcare supply chain operations, including procure-to-pay processes and inventory management practices.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify trends, and implement solutions to improve performance and efficiency.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate effectively with facility and corporate stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to provide guidance, training, and support to diverse audiences.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

This organization does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status of any employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, or military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, the facility complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an applicant with a mental or physical disability who needs a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, contact the director of Human Resources at the facility to which you are seeking employment; Simply go to http://www.chs.net/serving-communities/locations/ to obtain the main telephone number of the facility and ask for Human Resources.