Associate Director Materials Management
Montefiore Health SystemJob SummaryEnsure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application.The Associate Director, Materials Management Systems is responsible for defining and executing the enterprise strategy, governance, and long-term roadmap for Montefiore Health System's Materials Management information systemsThis role serves as the enterprise functional owner and strategic
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leader for Materials Management–related technology, with accountability for performance outcomes, system adoption, and continuous optimization aligned to organizational financial and operational goals. This role's primary responsibility is the Infor ERP Materials Management modules and InnerTrack systems supporting PO receiving and package tracking, and future MMIS tools. This role will also oversee Materials Management operations in St. John's Riverside and Garnet Health; overseeing Warehouse, Central Stores, Receiving and Distribution, and PAR distribution for clinical areas; especially in integrating them into Montefiore processes.This role is part of Supply Chain Services (SCS); and provides system-wide leadership across all Materials Management teams, regardless of reporting structure, ensuring standardization, scalability, and enterprise alignment. Acting as a strategic partner to Materials Management teams, Strategic Sourcing, Procure to Pay (Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Customer Engagement Center, Master Data Management), Data Analytics, Project Design & Enablement, MIT (IT), and all end users; the Associate Director ensures Materials teams use of these systems are aligned with operational and financial objectives across Montefiore Health System. The role provides leadership in system optimization, issue prevention, reporting, testing, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.The Associate Director establishes system-wide priorities, success metrics, and multi-year improvement initiatives, ensuring alignment across Supply Chain Services, MIT (IT), and clinical operations. This role directs cross-functional programs, governs system strategy, and ensures enterprise-wide standardization, while delegating execution through appropriate team structures and partners.This role also collaborates with Materials teams, suppliers, MIT to handle Physical Inventories.Essential FunctionsDefine and execute the enterprise Materials Management systems strategy, including roadmap, prioritization framework, and governance model, with guidance and approval from the Sr. Dir.Establish KPIs and performance benchmarks tied to inventory optimization, receiving efficiency, system adoption, and financial outcomesExecute enterprise-wide transformation initiatives across ERP and ancillary systemsSupport the Sr. Dir. on executing their decision authority on Materials Management system priorities, configurations, and enhancementsServe as the subject matter expert for Infor Materials Management ERP modules (e.g. Receiving, Inventory Management, PAR Management, Item Master, and related workflows), collaborating on setting strategic direction, standards, and system governanceServe as the subject matter expert for InnerTrack for PO receiving visibility and package tracking.Ensure system configurations, workflows, and controls support standardized Materials Management practices across Materials teams.Maintain accountability for system integrity, data accuracy, and operational usability from a Materials Management perspective.Partner closely with MIT (IT), vendors, and Materials end-users to resolve system issues, implement enhancements, and prevent recurring defects.Collaborate with Materials Management leaders and frontline teams to improve system adoption, efficiency, and compliance with standard workflows.Represent Supply Chain Services in enterprise technology discussions related to ERP and ancillary systems impacting Materials Management.Oversee the development of enterprise reporting strategy, ensuring dashboards and analytics support executiv