Sutter Health

Division Director, Supply Chain

Modesto Full time

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Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

Serves as the single point of contact for all Supply Chain functions across a designated Division, overseeing multiple acute, ambulatory, and ancillary service center entities. Partners closely with Division senior leaders to address strategic logistical challenges and advance organizational objectives.

Participates in routine Division leadership meetings to ensure alignment with system priorities, optimize conversion compliance, and maintain product capture accuracy.

Provides strategic direction and coaching to subordinate directors and managers overseeing the full scope of operations, including inventory management, product distribution, talent development, workload planning, and execution of system-level initiatives. Motivates and mentors leaders to build effective teams that properly stock, store, and distribute materials in support of safe, high-quality patient care.

Continuously assesses workload across the Division and reallocates resources as needed to optimize performance. Fosters a culture of confidence, accountability, and collaboration among site-level leaders and department directors through strong leadership and professional communication.

Leads by example and ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures. Prioritizes and delegates strategic projects, clearly articulating departmental goals and expectations across multiple market teams.

Collaborates with vendors on special orders and consignment management, monitoring performance to ensure reliability and value. Researches and implements best practices by deploying standardized system workflows and driving innovation in high-level processes. Develops and executes change management plans that support successful adoption across the Division.

Engages in growth strategy initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions, to support systemwide patient access goals and strengthen the organization’s long-term operational and financial sustainability.

Job Description:



EDUCATION:

  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • Bachelor's: Business Administration, Healthcare, or related field



TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 12 years recent relevant experience



SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Extensive knowledge of Materials Management/Supply Chain Management and other related functions in acute or alternate healthcare settings are required. Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory sources, alternate sources of supply and distribution systems, and new or emerging trends in the industry.

Ability to coordinate processes for numerous sites over a wide geographical area and to prioritize multiple demands and projects is critical. Ability to deal with complex situations and a large degree of variation in policies, rules, and regulations.

Project management and presentation skills are essential. Requires a high degree of initiative and ability to work independently to meet deadlines and implement projects.

Must be articulate and have written skills, presentation preparation and able to speak to large audiences, including management, physicians, and staff.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, meet deadlines, multi-task, and personnel management skills.

Demonstrates credible leadership presence, with the ability to respond to questions with logic, clarity, calmness, and authority; possess the ability to motivate and engage others.


 

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $77.70 to $124.32 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.