Associate Chief Supply Chain Officer, Operations

Job Description Summary

The Associate Chief Supply Chain Officer, Operations (ACSCO-Ops) is a senior executive leader responsible for designing, leading, and executing a comprehensive, integrated supply chain strategy across the MUSC Health enterprise. This high-impact role oversees end-to-end operational functions including field logistics, consolidated service center operations, procurement, inventory, internal distribution, courier management, accounts payable, and clinical supply chain alignment. The ACSCO-Ops ensures operational excellence, value creation, risk mitigation, and supply continuity across a complex, multi-entity Integrated Delivery Network (IDN).



The role requires deep expertise in healthcare operations, technology transformation, enterprise-wide contract management, and financial performance, with a strong emphasis on customer service, cost savings, and resilience. The ACSCO-Ops will lead supply chain operations to become a strategic enabler of clinical care, partnering closely with perioperative services, procedural leaders, finance, IT, legal, compliance, and the C-suite. This position also plays a pivotal role in M&A supply chain integration, emergency preparedness, and national best practice adoption.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC002368 SYS - Supply Chain Leadership

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Strategic Supply Chain Leadership & Transformation:

• Design and lead an integrated supply chain strategy that supports MUSC's clinical, operational, and financial goals.
• Conduct operational assessments and lead transformation efforts including service line integration, standardization, and scalability.
• Oversee implementation of system-wide initiatives for cost reduction, value creation, and quality enhancement.
• Direct cross-entity coordination during M&A activities, ensuring seamless supply chain integration and continuity.

 

Technology Enablement & Process Automation:

• Oversee ERP (Workday), WMS, POU technology, and AP automation to streamline operations and improve visibility.
• Develop and manage supply chain dashboards, KPIs, and advanced analytics to support executive-level decision-making.
• Drive the digitization of manual workflows across procurement, invoice reconciliation, distribution, and courier management.

 

Operational Oversight & Resiliency:

• Manage internal distribution systems, consolidated service center operations, and courier networks across MUSC sites.
• Develop SLAs, SOPs, and escalation protocols for internal customer service, fulfillment accuracy, and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure continuity of operations during system disruptions, supply chain delays, and national shortages through advanced resiliency planning.

 

Financial Stewardship & Accounts Payable Leadership:

• Provide oversight of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) functions including purchasing, invoice processing, AP reconciliation, and supplier payment strategies.
• Drive automation within AP functions to reduce manual processing and enhance payment controls.
• Optimize working capital by improving cycle times, early pay discounts, and secure payment modalities (e.g., card-based programs).

Additional Job Description

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive healthcare supply chain leadership experience in a large, complex Integrated Delivery Network (IDN).
• Direct experience overseeing $1B+ in annual supply chain expense, with measurable impact on cost containment, sourcing, standardization, and operational efficiency.
• Experience in ERP (Workday), WMS, POU, AP automation, and supply chain analytics platforms.
• Demonstrated leadership in integrating systems post-M&A, building consolidated service centers, and aligning supply chain operations with organizational growth.
• Deep knowledge of healthcare supply contracting, vendor negotiations, GPO management, and compliance with federal and state purchasing regulations.
• Strong executive presence with experience presenting to Boards and C-suite stakeholders, and the ability to influence enterprise-level strategic decisions.
• Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Healthcare Administration preferred

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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