Regional Director Supply Chain - Materials Management Logistics

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, Texas, is seeking a Regional Director of Supply Chain, responsible for overseeing supply chain functions across multiple facilities. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong experience in healthcare systems. Key responsibilities include improving operational performance, ensuring compliance, and leading facility-based teams. Applicants should have 12+ years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a structured work schedule of 5 days a week, 8 hours a day.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant work experience.
• 10 years' oversight of multi-facility Healthcare System preferred.
• Strong knowledge of finance and clinical services.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic direction of Supply Chain across the region.
• Lead implementation of improvement initiatives across facilities.
• Manage operational performance and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership of Self

Leadership of Others

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communication

Business Planning Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Infor ERP Systems

Job description

Summary

This Job reports to the System Director of Operations and Logistics and is dotted line to the Regional CFO. The Regional Director of Supply Chain oversees supply chain functions across an entire region and will provide regional organization and direction for the advancement of supply chain processes. The role will work with facility‑specific oversight, develop and maintain workflow assessments, quality assurance, contract implementation, data management, supply chain system policy and procedures, and associate career development. It will collaborate with the Regional CFO and financial leadership of each facility to ensure supply chain operations meet the System and Regional goals.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Support System Director of Operations and Logistics in establishing the strategic direction of Supply Chain across the region.
• Lead facility‑based teams of Supply Chain leadership in the implementation of regional and system‑wide improvement initiatives.
• Work with facility‑based Supply Chain Leadership to track and manage staff productivity.
• Track and manage facility‑based operational performance.
• Ensure processes comply with HIPAA, Joint Commission, OIG Vendor Compliance, Vendor Integrity, Recalls and Alerts or other regulatory system requirements.
• Facilitate and monitor accuracy and timeliness of item issues, returns, transfers, and adjustments of inventory within the Infor System.
• Maintain high visibility, including onsite visits.
• Coordinate Fiscal Year End Inventories and report final numbers to local finance and System Director of Supply Chain Logistics.
• Provide interim support in absence of MM Director (FMLA, PTO, and Termed).
• Support recommended supply fill rates and PAR levels.
• Act as champion between the Supply Chain Logistics Team and facilities to resolve customer‑related concerns in a timely manner.
• Ensure all contract launch packets are converted within the 60‑day requirement.
• Review end‑of‑month reports and work with local finance on corrective actions.
• Review weekly reports to ensure processes are followed, including valuation reports, cycle counts, obsolete item identification, adjustments and expired products.
• Identify and implement system‑wide opportunities for improvement in operations and systems, focusing on quality, service cost containment and customer satisfaction.
• Perform duties while protecting patient confidentiality and disclosing confidential information only when necessary.
• Be well‑versed in MS Office Suite/Materials Management Applications.
• Possess business planning skills to include cost‑impact analysis.
• Communicate effectively as speaker, listener, and writer.
• Think analytically and quantitatively.
• Teach and educate associates.
• Balance facility, regional, and system needs.
• Manage interactions with people in emotionally charged situations.
• Write reports and correspondence.
• Solve complex problems with multiple variables.
• Collaborate comfortably in a matrix model organization.
• Perform other duties assigned by the System Director Operations and Logistics and Regional Leadership.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• Recommended 12+ years of relevant work experience.
• 10 years oversight of multi‑facility Healthcare System experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of finance, reimbursement, ancillary, support services and clinical services.
• Knowledge and experience working in ERP systems, especially multiple systems such as Infor.
• Experience initiating large projects and seeing them to completion with a successful outcome.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including policy and procedure writing.
• Medical product and equipment knowledge required.
• Hospital supply chain experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• CMRP Preferred.

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time