Supply Chain Operations Jobs in Minnesota

Location Address:

333 Smith Ave N

Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344

Date Posted:

June 10, 2026

Department:

16008434 United Materials Management

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT

Weekend Rotation:

Occasional

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

• 1 FTE (80 hours per 2 week pay period)
• 8 hour shift day/evening/night
• Occasional weekend rotation

Job Description:

Responsible for supply chain operations and initiatives including budget, inventory management, and strategy. Oversight of supply chain operations staff utilizing strong team development, staff modeling, career planning, and change management skills. Develops, monitors and maintains performance measures while driving process improvement efforts and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Oversees emergency and disaster preparedness response including Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) as needed.

Responsible for procedural and surgical case picking, inventory management, and demand planning. Leads, designs, and implements strategies that reduce overall supply chain expense, increase efficiency, and improve department effectiveness. Partners with system clinical effectiveness programs and departments to reduce clinical variation.

Principle Responsibilities

• Leadership and oversight of day-to-day activities

  • Oversight of all aspects of the daily supply chain operations including meeting financial targets, and budgets.
  • Main supply chain contact for site and point of escalation for issue resolution on a 24/7 basis.
  • Site representation for outside vendors.
  • Identifies and implements streamlined processes to reduce errors and improve operational processes to drive continuous improvement.
  • Maintains clinical supply knowledge to support procedural and non-procedural areas.
  • Maintains high customer service levels.
  • Provides expertise and guidance in the areas of inventory control, purchasing, and planning.
  • Provides change management leadership.
  • Manages improvement projects including product acceptance and standardization.

• Staffing

  • Oversees day-to-day operations of the department, including leadership level staff, in selection, scheduling and staff development/mentoring, performance evaluations, performance management, and task allocation.
  • Builds and develops a high performing, diverse, and engaged team.
  • Responsible for meeting financial targets and implementing an optimal staffing model.

• Technology and Inventory Management:

  • Manages inventory via an enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool, inventory management systems, and automated ordering system.
  • Use analytics and statistical data to make strategic decisions.
  • Oversees demand planning including inventory flow and forecasting strategy.

• Compliance and Process Improvement:

  • Develops and maintain departmental policy and procedures.
  • Oversight of recalls, vendor management and compliance.
  • Develops and maintains inventory control practices.
  • Conducts supply chain audits, including identifying quality issues and implementing process improvement plans.
  • Develops and reviews Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities to maximize operational performance.

• Strategy and Demand Planning

  • Plays key role in Hospital Incident Command System (HICS) emergency management structure.
  • Evaluates site performance and metrics.
  • Utilizes Lean and six sigma tools and techniques to refine, simplify, reduce risk, and eliminate waste.
  • Implements and maintains resiliency program tactics.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years of experience in inventory management including operations and the utilization of an inventory management technology system
• 3 to 7 years of leadership experience preferably in a union environment

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, information technology or equivalent experience

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently

Pay Range

Pay Range: $44.64 to $61.76 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience and education. Additional incentives may be available, including discretionary monetary bonuses, goal-based bonuses, and other financial incentives.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.

Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.

In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer

Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.