Project Supply Chain Director (Remote)

Lensa; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Project Supply Chain Director to provide interim leadership in hospital supply chain operations. This role focuses on ensuring operational efficiency and compliance, leading projects that enhance supply chain performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply chain management and a strong ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7-9 years in supply chain operations required.
• 5-7 years in a leadership role within supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Leads hospital supply chain operations, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Oversees procurement, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Develops relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's Degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

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Job Summary

The Project Supply Chain, Director provides interim, on-site leadership to hospital supply chain operations, supporting alignment with organizational standards, best practices, and strategic initiatives. This role ensures operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and regulatory compliance across all aspects of the supply chain cycle, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. The Project Director collaborates with hospital leaders and corporate stakeholders to lead short-term projects and implement sustainable improvements. This is a project-based assignment typically lasting up to two months per location, with extensions possible based on business needs.

Essential Functions

• Leads hospital supply chain operations, ensuring compliance with CHS policies, regulatory standards, and industry best practices.
• Implements and supports CHS strategic initiatives, including sustainability, cost management, and supply chain performance improvements.
• Oversees procurement, forecasting, inventory management, and distribution processes to ensure operational efficiency and adequate supply levels.
• Chairs or actively participates in the Supply Expense Committee, reviewing expense reports, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Leads New Product Reviews (NPRs), assessing feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and clinical alignment of proposed supply additions.
• Provides guidance and support to the supply chain team, including coaching, setting performance goals, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Collaborates with key business functions, including SBO Procurement, logistics, and facility leadership to drive integrated supply chain practices.
• Identifies and mitigates supply chain risks and ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and senior leadership.
• Provides timely updates and reporting on project progress, supply chain metrics, and challenges to hospital and corporate leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required
• Master's Degree preferred
• 7-9 years of progressive experience in supply chain operations required
• 5-7 years in a leadership role within supply chain management, preferably in a project-based capacity required
• 5-7 years of experience using a supply chain ERP system required
  
  

Travel up to 75%

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire diverse teams.
• Deep understanding of supply chain principles, procurement practices, and logistics management.
• Experience using Oracle’s supply chain management and ERP systems.
• Experience with cost reduction programs and implementing strategies for operational efficiency.
• Proficient in supply chain management systems and analytics tools.
• Expertise in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Experience with HealthTrust contracts, pricing agreements, and compliance standards is a plus.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities across all levels of the organization.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) preferred or
• Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM)-APICS preferred
• Lean Six Sigma Certification-IASSC 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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