Dir. Supply Chain Management- Great Midwest and West Regions - Quest Diagnostic : Job Details

Recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the “World's Most Admired Companies,” Quest Diagnostics is the world's leading provider of diagnostic testing, information and services that doctors and patients need to make better healthcare decisions. We are pioneers in developing innovative diagnostic tests and advanced healthcare information technology solutions that help improve patient care. With corporate headquarters in Secaucus, NJ, Quest Diagnostics is a Fortune 500 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DGX) and included in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, with 2024 revenues of $9.87 billion.

The Role

Responsible for driving excellence in Supply Management and Material Management practices regionally. Supply Management practices encompass inventory management, material handling and materials replenishment across the Enterprise. The Regional Supply Chain Management Director will have primary responsibility for redefining the inventory management practices, tools and techniques utilized by the organization. May be based out of one of our regional offices:

• Wood Dale, IL
• Lenexa, KS
• Denver, CO
• Cincinnati, OH
• West Hills, CA
• San Juan Capistrano, CA
• Las Vegas, NV

Responsibilities

• Center-led leadership of Material Management leadership team.
• Define strategic roadmap and direct the implementation and execution of Material Management practices nationwide through Material Managers.
• Develop, implement, manage and sustain a company-wide center-led Materials Management strategy with Regional Leadership. Ensure a consistent approach to Material Management delivery and execution.
• Working across enterprise to define best of breed inventory management practices and develop implementation plans to create a standard process framework for the company. Including deployment of supplier managed inventory and PSC replenishment strategies.
• Drive standardization of inventory management practices, stocking and replenishment process across enterprise.
• Define and manage supply management key performance indicator targets (KPI's) across the enterprise, which allow the company to effectively manage and grow bottom line results.
• Develop and deploy national training program for materials planning and management to drive functional excellence and improve operational performance.
• Develop tools, and techniques to optimize inventory levels and assure effective utilization of corporate ERP systems.
• Support corporate agreement and corporate procurement teams providing supply management expertise on as required basis
• Interact cross functionally with other NSCO teams

Qualifications

• At least 10 years' experience in purchasing/ supply chain management, operations management
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in a supervisor/manager role

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of the diagnostic testing industry preferred
• Ability to form strong team-based relationships across the company with internal partners and internal customers, as well as external clients
• Knowledge of leading supply chain optimization strategies and techniques
• Expert level knowledge of supply chain planning techniques, statistical modeling and forecasting
• Experience implementing lean principles in an operations environment
• Experience with a demonstrated successful track record in strategy deployment in an operations environment

Education

• Four-year degree is required. Concentration in supply chain management, engineering, or quantitative business management.
• Masters in operations management or supply management preferred
• Black Belt Certification preferred

Quest Diagnostics is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to recruit, hire and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by state or local law. Quest Diagnostics observes minimum age requirements established by federal, state and/or local laws, and will ask an applicant for verification when deemed necessary.