Vice President, Supply Chain Operations

RWJBarnabas Health; Oceanport (NJ); On-site; USD 315,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health seeks a visionary Vice President of Supply Chain Operations to lead enterprise supply chain functions across warehousing, distribution, logistics, purchasing, accounts payable, and customer service.

The role reports to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and focuses on strategy, data-driven decision making, and alignment with system-wide financial and clinical goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience in complex healthcare environments.
• MBA or advanced degree and exposure to pharmacy or clinically intensive supply chains are preferred.
• Experience leading large operational teams across purchasing, warehousing, distribution, logistics, accounts payable and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise supply chain operations across warehousing, distribution, logistics, purchasing, accounts payable and customer service.
• Review KPIs to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance and clinical stakeholders to resolve supply chain issues and strengthen controls.
• Drive inventory optimization, replenishment strategies, logistics efficiency and cost reduction initiatives.
• Coach and develop operational leaders while monitoring vendor performance and service levels.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

ERP implementations

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vice President, Supply Chain Operations

Job Title: Vice President

Location: System Business Office

Department Name: Materials Management

Req #: 0000260375

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $315,000.00 - $375,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Vice President, Supply Chain Operations is a senior executive responsible for the leadership, direction, and execution of RWJBarnabas Health's enterprise supply chain operations. Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, this role oversees warehousing, distribution, logistics, purchasing, accounts payable, and customer service functions. This role advances enterprise supply chain strategy, drives performance improvement, supports clinical integration, and enables data-driven decision-making aligned with system-wide financial, operational, and quality goals.

As Vice President, Supply Chain Operations, a typical day might include the following:

• Lead enterprise supply chain operations by reviewing operational performance across warehousing, distribution, logistics, purchasing, accounts payable, and customer service, addressing priorities that impact hospitals, ambulatory sites, and affiliates.
• Review KPIs such as inventory accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, invoice accuracy, cycle times, and savings realization to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Finance, hospital and facility leaders, clinical stakeholders, and corporate functions to resolve supply chain issues, strengthen procure-to-pay controls, and ensure reliable access to critical supplies.
• Lead initiatives focused on inventory optimization, replenishment strategies, logistics efficiency, cost reduction, automation, ERP enhancements, and scalable distribution models.
• Coach and develop operational leaders while monitoring vendor performance and ensuring responsive customer service and timely resolution of supply chain issues across the system.
• Work with senior leadership on supply chain strategy, M&A integration, risk management, compliance, and long-term initiatives that improve resilience, financial performance, and support for clinical operations.

This role might be for you if:

• You are an experienced supply chain executive who thrives in complex, enterprise-scale healthcare environments and knows how to translate strategy into operational results.
• You have a proven track record leading large teams across purchasing, warehousing, distribution, logistics, accounts payable, and customer service.
• You are energized by using data, analytics, and performance metrics to identify opportunities, improve processes, and drive measurable financial and operational outcomes.
• You excel at partnering across Finance, clinical operations, hospital leadership, and corporate functions to solve complex problems and strengthen enterprise-wide supply chain performance.
• You have successfully led transformation initiatives involving ERP systems, automation, inventory optimization, shared services, M&A integration, or other large-scale operational change.
• You are a collaborative, accountable leader who combines high standards and financial discipline with a strong commitment to service, teamwork, and the patients and teams the supply chain supports.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a bachelor's degree and 12+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, with a strong understanding of purchasing controls, accounts payable workflows, logistics, and enterprise supply chain operations. You must have demonstrated experience leading large operational teams in complex environments, along with strong analytical and performance management capabilities. Experience within a large integrated health system or academic medical center, enterprise-scale warehousing and distribution, centralized or shared services models, and ERP or supply chain system implementations is strongly preferred. An MBA or advanced degree and exposure to pharmacy or clinically intensive supply chains are also preferred.

Other Things to Know:

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it's not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities-and we're looking for someone who's flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• ...and more!

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer