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Director Supply Chain Operations
Children's National HospitalWashington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2026
💰 $229,257/yr($137,550/yr – $229,257/yr)
About the role
Director Supply Chain Operations - (260000EY)
Description
The Director, Supply Chain Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for hospital and system-wide supply chain functions, including inventory management, distribution, logistics, receiving, and operations. This role ensures the efficient, cost-effective, and reliable flow of supplies to support patient care and organizational performance. The Director develops and implements operational strategies that drive service excellence, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance. Serving as a key partner to clinical, administrative, and vendor stakeholders, the Director drives operational excellence, implements data-driven improvements, leads complex projects, advances technology, and develops strategic distribution solutions to advance departmental, organizational, and mission-driven goals. Qualifications
Minimum EducationBachelor's Degree (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience
10 years Progressively responsible experience in Supply Chain operations in healthcare or a similarly complex organization (Required)
5 years Management experience in Supply Chain in healthcare or a similarly complex organization (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrates ability to proactively identify and drive strategic improvement initiatives that enhance departmental performance and operational excellence
Ability to interpret complex data and emerging trends to inform strategic, data-driven decisions and actionable operational plans.
Ability to effectively manage, motivate and maintain a high performing team
Builds and maintains productive, collaborative relationships with senior leaders, departmental directors/managers, and external partners to advance organizational objectives.
Performs well under pressure and meet multiple concurrent deadlines.
Proven strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Workday experience preferred but extensive ERP knowledge is required.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Lean Six-Sigma (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Operational Leadership and Distribution Strategy
- Oversees day-to-day supply chain operations across hospital, ambulatory sites, and support facilities, with particular focus on distribution and operations efficiency and optimization.
- Develops and executes strategic distribution initiatives to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective delivery of supplies across multiple locations.
- Establishes and executes supply resiliency plans to mitigate risks, maintain continuity of operations, and ensure preparedness for emergencies or disruptions.
- Standardizes processes and leverages best practices to enhance reliability, scalability, and responsiveness of the supply chain.
- Initiates and leads complex projects to implement innovative solutions that advance operational excellence, staff productivity, and distribution performance.
- Develops and optimizes the hospital and system-wide distribution strategy and supply chain operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, vendor partnerships, and operational capabilities.
- Translates enterprise supply chain strategy into actionable operational initiatives and measurable outcomes.
- Develop and monitor KPIs and performance dashboards to track distribution and supply chain operations, identify bottlenecks, and drive continuous process improvements that enhance p
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