AVP Control Tower and Inventory Strategy

Job Overview

The AVP of Control Tower and Inventory Strategy is a senior executive responsible for designing, operating, and optimizing an enterprise‑wide control tower that delivers real‑time visibility, predictive analytics, and coordinated response across the healthcare supply chain.

• Develop and execute the long‑term vision for a digital, analytics‑driven Control Tower that improves transparency, responsiveness, and decision‑making across the healthcare supply chain.
• Define the operating model, governance, service lines, and performance metrics for the Control Tower.
• Lead real‑time monitoring of supply, demand, inventory, logistics, and disruptions across the supplier–provider ecosystem.
• Oversee triage, escalation, and mitigation processes for shortages, delays, recalls, emergent events, and market volatility.
• Ensure proactive alerts, scenario planning, and predictive risk modeling are integrated into decision workflows.
• Maintain and continuously improve supply chain operations, purchasing strategies, and inventory readiness.
• Partner with IT, data engineering, product, and analytics teams to design and enhance platforms supporting the Control Tower.
• Champion advanced analytics, AI/ML, predictive modeling, and digital‑twin capabilities to anticipate supply chain risk.
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment and response during disruptions or crisis events.
• Establish KPIs, dashboards, and reporting mechanisms to support visibility and accountability.
• Lead enterprise supply chain risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and resiliency planning.
• Build and lead a high‑performing Control Tower team with expertise in operations, analytics, supply chain, and incident management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Administration, Engineering, Analytics, Data Science, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field.
• Master’s Degree in a related field (preferred).
• Ten (10) or more years of experience in supply chain operations, logistics, or healthcare supply chain leadership.
• Demonstrated experience designing or leading a supply chain Control Tower or similar real‑time operational center.
• Proven track record leveraging advanced analytics and digital technologies for operational improvement.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in complex, multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Familiarity with AI/ML, digital twins, advanced analytics, or ERP/SCM platforms (preferred).
• Knowledge of healthcare product categories, sourcing strategies, resiliency approaches, and regulatory environments.

• Strategic and systems thinking
• Data‑driven decision‑making
• Executive presence and communication skills
• Crisis and risk management expertise
• Strong relationship‑building and influence skills
• Operational excellence and continuous improvement mindset
• Change leadership and innovation capability

• Pay Range: $85.56 – $152.95 per hour.
• Opportunity for incentive compensation and benefits.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with employer matching, health (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and other well‑being resources.
• Hybrid work schedule: three days onsite (Providence Valley Office Park‑Renton) and two days remote.

Providence Valley Office Park, Renton, WA 98058.