About this role
A critical part in bringing WakeMed?s supply chain vision to life. It is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the core operational functions of logistics, distribution, and inventory management. The leader in this position champions best in class supply chain performance through continuous improvement, lean methodologies, and proactive oversight. Guides cross functional teams to ensure operational strategies align with organizational goals for efficiency, reliability, and value creation. Success in this role requires a strategic thinker and collaborative leader which is someone who can drive innovation, foster strong partnerships, and deliver operational excellence that supports exceptional patient care and enables clinical teams to work at the top of their licenses.
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Licensure
Certified Materials & Resource Professional Or Certified Professional in Supply Management Or Certified in Production and Inventory Management Preferred
Education
Master's Degree Required
Experience
7 Years Supply Chain Management And Leadership In Healthcare - Multi-Hospital System Required - And 3 Years Leadership - Director or Above Preferred
Other facts
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
What you'll do
- Oversee the core operational functions of logistics, distribution, and inventory management. Champion best in class supply chain performance through continuous improvement and proactive oversight.
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