Vice President, Supply Chain Operations

Job description

Vice President, Supply Chain Operations

Job Title: Vice President

Location: System Business Office

Department Name: Materials Management

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Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $315,000.00 - $375,000.00 per year

Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Vice President, Supply Chain Operations is a senior executive responsible for the leadership, direction, and execution of RWJBarnabas Health's enterprise supply chain operations. Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer, this role oversees warehousing, distribution, logistics, purchasing, accounts payable, and customer service functions. This role advances enterprise supply chain strategy, drives performance improvement, supports clinical integration, and enables data-driven decision-making aligned with system-wide financial, operational, and quality goals.

As Vice President, Supply Chain Operations , a typical day might include the following:

Lead enterprise supply chain operations by reviewing operational performance across warehousing, distribution, logistics, purchasing, accounts payable, and customer service, addressing priorities that impact hospitals, ambulatory sites, and affiliates.

Review KPIs such as inventory accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, invoice accuracy, cycle times, and savings realization to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

Collaborate with Finance, hospital and facility leaders, clinical stakeholders, and corporate functions to resolve supply chain issues, strengthen procure-to-pay controls, and ensure reliable access to critical supplies.

Lead initiatives focused on inventory optimization, replenishment strategies, logistics efficiency, cost reduction, automation, ERP enhancements, and scalable distribution models.

Coach and develop operational leaders while monitoring vendor performance and ensuring responsive customer service and timely resolution of supply chain issues across the system.

Work with senior leadership on supply chain strategy, M&A integration, risk management, compliance, and long-term initiatives that improve resilience, financial performance, and support for clinical operations.

This role might be for you if:

You are an experienced supply chain executive who thrives in complex, enterprise-scale healthcare environments and knows how to translate strategy into operational results.

You have a proven track record leading large teams across purchasing, warehousing, distribution, logistics, accounts payable, and customer service.

You are energized by using data, analytics, and performance metrics to identify opportunities, improve processes, and drive measurable financial and operational outcomes.

You excel at partnering across Finance, clinical operations, hospital leadership, and corporate functions to solve complex problems and strengthen enterprise-wide supply chain performance.

You have successfully led transformation initiatives involving ERP systems, automation, inventory optimization, shared services, M&A integration, or other large-scale operational change.

You are a collaborative, accountable leader who combines high standards and financial discipline with a strong commitment to service, teamwork, and the patients and teams the supply chain supports.

To be considered for this opportunity, you must have a bachelor's degree and 12+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, with a strong understanding of purchasing controls, accounts payable workflows, logistics, and enterprise supply chain operations. You must have demonstrated experience leading large operational teams in complex environments, along with strong analytical and performance management capabilities. Experience within a large integrated health system or academic medical center, enterprise-scale warehousing and distribution, centralized or shared services models, and ERP or supply chain system implementations is strongly preferred. An MBA or advanced degree and exposure to pharmacy or clinically intensive supply chains are also preferred.

Other Things to Know:

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the role, but it's not meant to cover every task you may take on. As with any dynamic organization, duties may shift over time based on team needs and priorities-and we're looking for someone who's flexible and ready to grow with us.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our people are at the center of everything we do. Through our Total Wellbeing promise, we offer a wide range of benefits and resources to support your physical, emotional, financial, and professional wellbeing. Highlights include:

Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Prescription Drug Coverage

Retirement Plans

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Life and Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs and Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Benefits (like Pet Insurance)

Discounts with local partners (e.g., NJ Devils, NJPAC, Verizon)

Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

...and more!

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Worksite address

oceanport, NJ, 07757, US

Who can apply

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