Control Tower Specialist 4

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Job Description

The Control Tower Specialist 4 will lead a dedicated effort, leveraging a multidisciplinary team of professionals encompassing sourcing, procurement, inventory management, value analysis/supply assurance, and data analytics. Serving as a centralized coordination hub, this leader will integrate market and environmental sensing with strategic planning, tactical execution, and robust stakeholder collaboration, spanning clinical, operational, and supply chain teams, to proactively manage inventory, anticipate disruptions, and ensure seamless availability of critical medical supplies. The Control Tower Specialist will champion proactive strategies that reduce risk, prevent stockouts, optimize costs, and build a resilient, sustainable supply chain aligned with patient-centered care goals. This leader will empower staff, strengthen vendor partnerships, enhance patient care readiness, and ultimately drive continuous improvement and long-term organizational success by fostering an environment of transparency, ownership, and data-driven decision-making.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred) and 6 years of experience in supply chain, inventory management, or a related field; experience in healthcare supply chain or logistics preferred; ideal candidates will have certifications in Supply Chain Management (CSCP) or Logistics, Transportation, and Distribution (CLTD) and Lean Six Sigma or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Our Comprehensive Employee Benefits Include:

• An array of retirement plan options, each with a generous employer contribution.
• Affordable health insurance options, including dental, vision and prescription coverage that begin on day one.
• Paid vacation and sick leave, including short and long-term disability and paid parental leave.
• Get the most out of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• And much more!

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.