Job Summary:The Associate Vice President of Supply Chain Operations leads the strategic and operational direction of UTMB's supply chain across the institution to maintain high-quality service and accomplish objectives set forth by the Chief Supply Chain Officer. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless, cost-effective, and high-quality support to both procedural and non-procedural areas, including warehouse operations, linen, and mail services. The AVP of Supply Chain Operations drives long-term planning, daily operations, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with UTMB's commitment to exceptional patient care and operational excellence. This position leads cross-functional teams and champions data-informed, technology-enabled supply chain practices that support organizational priorities and service line growth.Responsibilities:Lead and direct all supply chain functions in logistics, inventory management, receiving, distribution, and procedural units across all campuses.Develop and implement system-wide supply chain strategies that support operational efficiency, cost containment, and high-quality patient care.Define priorities and goals, ensuring objectives are consistent with institutional goals.Provide strategic and tactical guidance for all UTMB Supply Chain activities based on best practices both within and outside the healthcare industry.Support the digital transformation of supply chain operations, leveraging ERP and analytics platforms to drive automation, transparency, and data-driven decision-making.Lead supply chain activities with the goal of the lowest total cost of ownership while balancing quality and service outcomes.Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders, including C-Suite, Hospital Administrators, Operations Officers, and senior leadership representatives of all affiliates of UTMB. Effectively communicate the strategies and activities related to UTMB Supply Chain.Ensure that department policies and procedures are updated on a consistent and regular basis as the needs of the organization progress. Ensure that all policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to across the organization.Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to evaluate operational effectiveness, service levels, and cost containment across all sites.Coordinate and execute business continuity and emergency preparedness plans to ensure the uninterrupted supply of critical products and services during disasters or supply chain disruptions.Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies, focusing on process automation, waste reduction, and workflow optimization.Performs other duties as assigned.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Business knowledge:Key knowledge of modern health care administration, supply chain principles and practices, within an academic medical center.Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and administration as applied to the management and direction of personnel within areas of accountability.Effective managerial and administrative abilities as applied to the complex environment of an academic health center.Leadership abilities:Ability to implement change in a positive, sensitive, and forward-thinking manner.Strategic thinking, planning, and problem-solving.Develop goals, objectives, and establish priorities.Self-starter with a willingness to try new ideas.Good judgment and ability to act decisively at the right time.Results-oriented.Human Relations abilities:Ability to build collaborative alliances and teams.Effective persuasion and negotiation skills.Effective interpersonal skills.Effective ability to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.Flexibility and receptiveness to new and different opinions/ideas.Ability to create win/win solutions and relationships.Ability to effectively deal with conflict management and the skill to anticipate and bring issues to resolution.Analytic Skills:Ability to develop and analyze options, recommend solutions to solve complex problems and issues, and execute those options as needed.Ability to identify and resolve problems with a minimum of direction.Communication Skills:Effective verbal, written communication, and group presentation skills.Design and implementation of communications as needed.Ability to explain complex matters related to supply chain regulations.Minimum Qualifications:Master's Degree in Health Administration, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain Logistics, Healthcare Finance, or related field plus ten (10) years of progressive supply chain leadership experience with responsibility for supply chain operations, including strong project management experience.Preferred Qualifications:Healthcare experience.Certification with AHRMM, ISM, APICS, Healthcare Resource Management, CMRP, CPM, or CPIM.Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.Compensation
