Vice President, Supply Chain

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Job Description

The Vice President of Supply Chain is responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects of the company’s inventory management, supply planning, inbound and outbound transportation, and supply chain project management functions. Ensures the reliable, cost-effective, and compliant flow of medical supplies, equipment, and products essential for patient care delivery.

This role plays a critical part in supporting the company’s mission to improve the quality of life for dialysis patients by ensuring every treatment center receives the right products, at the right time, in the most efficient way possible. The VP will develop and execute national strategies that enhance service levels, reduce costs, and strengthen the resilience of the dialysis supply chain network.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

Inventory and Planning

• Lead national inventory and demand planning across nationwide dialysis clinics .

• Ensure optimal stock levels of treatment supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment to support uninterrupted patient care.

• Oversee forecasting and supply planning aligned with supplier and manufacturing capacity.

• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and supply chain visibility.

Inbound & Outbound Transportation

• Direct all inbound and outbound transportation operations nationwide.

• Manage logistics partnerships to optimize cost, reliability, and regulatory compliance.

• Oversee carrier performance, transportation spend, and delivery timeliness.

• Implement TMS and route optimization tools to improve efficiency and visibility.

Project Management

• Establish and manage a Project Management Office (PMO) for consistent execution and reporting.

• Align all projects with business strategy, ensuring measurable value and ROI.

Strategic Leadership & Collaboration

• Build and develop a high-performing supply chain organization focused on service excellence.

• Use analytics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement and data-informed decisions.

• Champion sustainability, compliance, and resiliency across the supply chain.

• Be able to drive initiatives at the c-suite level.

• Develop and articulate clear, concise strategies. 

• Other Duties as Assigned

Education and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Logistics, or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

• 20+ years of progressive supply chain leadership experience, preferably within dialysis, medical device, or broader healthcare supply chain environments.

• Proven success managing large-scale inventory, logistics, and transportation operations across multiple facilities or regions.

• Strong understanding of clinical dialysis operations, patient treatment schedules, and clinical supply dependencies a plus.

• Demonstrated experience leading supply chain transformation and implementing ERP/WMS/TMS solutions.

• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills, with a track record of building effective cross-functional relationships.

• Deep knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance requirements related to medical supply distribution a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

• CPSM or equivalent Supply Chain certifications

20% Travel

Hybrid- Denver Corporate HQ- 2+/week

What We’ll Provide: 

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.  

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out  

• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more 

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.  

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

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