VP, Supply Chain, Operations Excellence, Analytics

Jobtailor; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Genetics is seeking a senior supply chain leader to provide end-to-end oversight of the laboratory's supply chain, from demand planning and procurement to logistics and inventory control, aligning with growth and quality objectives.

You will lead Lean improvements, develop KPI dashboards, and partner with cross-functional teams including Laboratory Operations, Quality, Finance, IT, and Regulatory to translate enterprise strategy into actionable plans.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in Operations and/or Operations Excellence.
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles at Executive Director, VP, or above level.
• Experience leading multiple operational functions and building high-performing teams.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supply-chain optimization.
• Demonstrated success leading Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for end-to-end supply chain in a genetics reference laboratory.
• Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with growth, testing volumes, customer requirements, quality standards, and financial objectives.
• Lead demand planning, inventory management, materials planning, replenishment, forecasting, and supply availability.
• Establish inventory strategies, safety-stock levels, reorder points, service-level targets, and supply-chain KPIs.
• Ensure continuity of laboratory reagents, consumables, collection materials, packaging, and other operational supplies.
• Lead strategic procurement, category strategies, supplier agreements, negotiations, supplier partnerships, and supplier-performance management.
• Optimize inbound and outbound logistics for specimen collection, transportation, testing, reporting, and storage.
• Improve specimen turnaround time, transport reliability, specimen integrity, and cost per specimen.
• Lead collection-kit assembly and fulfillment operations, including configurations, materials, labor, inventory, capacity, and production planning.
• Establish and lead an enterprise-wide Lean Continuous Improvement program.
• Apply value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and process control.
• Establish and lead a centralized Operations Analytics function; build dashboards, analytical tools, predictive and prescriptive analytics, and reporting routines.
• Travel up to 50% to support on-site Kaizen and operational improvement workshops.

Skills

Demand Planning

Materials Planning

Forecasting

KPI Development

Value-Stream Mapping

Root-Cause Analysis

Process Improvement

Budget Management

Data Analysis

Logistics Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related

Lean Six Sigma Certification

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Analytical Tools

BI Tools

Job description

• Provide strategic leadership for Baylor Genetics’ end-to-end supply chain supporting a genetics reference laboratory
• Develop and execute supply chain strategy aligned with growth, testing volumes, customer requirements, quality standards, and financial objectives
• Lead demand planning, inventory management, materials planning, replenishment, forecasting, and supply availability
• Establish inventory strategies, safety-stock levels, reorder points, service-level targets, and supply-chain KPIs
• Ensure continuity of laboratory reagents, consumables, collection materials, packaging, and other operational supplies
• Lead strategic procurement, category strategies, supplier agreements, negotiations, supplier partnerships, and supplier-performance management
• Optimize inbound and outbound logistics for specimen collection, transportation, testing, reporting, and storage
• Improve specimen turnaround time, transport reliability, specimen integrity, and cost per specimen
• Lead collection-kit assembly and fulfillment operations, including configurations, materials, labor, inventory, capacity, and production planning
• Establish and lead an enterprise-wide Lean Continuous Improvement program
• Apply value-stream mapping, root-cause analysis, Kaizen, standard work, visual management, and process control
• Establish and lead a centralized Operations Analytics function
• Build dashboards, analytical tools, predictive and prescriptive analytics, operational data sources, and performance-reporting routines
• Use data to identify cost reduction, capacity optimization, process improvement, and customer-service opportunities
• Build, develop, and lead teams across supply chain, logistics, materials management, procurement, kitting, operational excellence, and analytics
• Partner cross-functionally with Laboratory Operations, Quality & Regulatory, Client Services, Finance, IT/Data, Product Development, R&D, Medical/Scientific Leadership, HR, Legal, and Compliance
• Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership and translate enterprise strategy into operational priorities and measurable execution plans
• Travel up to 50% to support on-site Kaizen and operational improvement workshops

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline
• 15+ years of progressive experience in Operations and/or Operations Excellence
• 5+ years in senior leadership roles at Executive Director, VP, or above level
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple operational functions and building high-performing teams
• Experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, inventory management, logistics, and supply-chain optimization
• Demonstrated success leading Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement initiatives
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities, with experience using data to drive operational decisions
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong financial acumen, including experience managing budgets, costs, working capital, and business cases
• Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation, and executive leadership skills
• Preferred: experience in genetics, molecular diagnostics, clinical laboratory, biotechnology, healthcare, or another highly regulated environment
• Preferred: experience managing biological specimens or other time- and quality-sensitive materials
• Preferred: experience with laboratory kit assembly, fulfillment, or collection-kit operations
• Preferred: experience implementing or scaling Operations Analytics/business intelligence functions
• Preferred: Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent demonstrated experience
• Preferred: advanced degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• Ability to work in an office or laboratory setting
• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate standard office equipment and technology tools
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, strategic procurement, and operational excellence, with a strong focus on Lean and Six Sigma methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive data-informed decision-making to optimize supply chain performance in a highly regulated environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Supply Chain Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• Strategic Procurement
• Operations Analytics
• Inventory Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Demand Planning
• Materials Planning
• Forecasting
• KPI Development
• Value-Stream Mapping
• Root-Cause Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Budget Management
• Data Analysis
• Logistics Optimization

Soft Skills

• Excellent Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Team Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma Certification

Industry Keywords

• Genetics
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Clinical Laboratory
• Biotechnology
• Healthcare
• Regulatory Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Analytical Tools
• Performance Reporting Tools
• Business Intelligence Functions
• Dashboard Development