Director, Supply Chain Operations

Division:

Eskenazi Health

Sub-Division:
Hospital

Req

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift: Days

Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Role Summary

The Director of Supply Chain Operations is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of distribution, inventory control, linen, personal protective equipment (PPE) management, receiving, print services, and courier operations at Eskenazi Health. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective, and compliant supply chain processes that support patient care and organizational goals. The director collaborates with clinical, financial, and operational leaders to enhance supply chain efficiencies, optimize inventory controls, and maintain business continuity through reliable logistics and distribution strategies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

* Proactively contributes to Eskenazi Health Mission:
Advocate, Care, Teach and Serve with special emphasis on the vulnerable population of Marion County.

* Oversee enterprise-wide inventory and receiving operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of medical supplies, linen and equipment.

* Develop inventory control, linen, logistics strategies to improve operational efficiency and service.

* Lead inventory management initiatives to optimize stock levels, minimize waste and reduce stockouts.

* Create strategies for managing PPE supplies, ensuring availability during daily operations and public emergencies.

* Utilize data analytics to forecast demand and improve inventory planning in central supply, par locations and clinical procedural areas.

* Direct receiving processes to ensure accurate inspection, documentation and delivery of supplies.

* Sustain storeroom operations to maintain organization, efficiency and compliance with safety regulations.

* Maintain print services, ensuring efficient production and distribution of printed materials.

* Manage internal and external courier services to support hospital operations, including the transportation of critical document, mail services and medical supplies.

Job Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, healthcare administration or related field. (Master's degree preferred)

* 10 years or more of progressive leadership experience in supply chain operations, logistics and distribution management.

* CMRP, CPSM or PMP preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Expertise in healthcare distribution, logistics, linen and inventory control.

* Experience managing supply chain budgets and cost reduction initiatives.

* Strong leadership, communication and management skills.

* Ability to lead inventory control, linen, receiving, print service and courier operations.

* Preferred experience with SAP MRP, SAP Fiori, Trackcore, EPIC, Strata, Linen Helper, Global Health Exchange (GHX), Power BI and UKG Kronos.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana's best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health's programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city's primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the only verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.

Nearest Major Market:
Indianapolis