Director of Business Intelligence, Supply Chain
Job Summary
The Director of Business Intelligence is responsible for driving the analytics agenda and overseeing the execution of the business intelligence strategy, including aligning business intelligence initiatives with data and technology, ensuring effective use of technology and/or business processes to meet customers’ needs, and developing analytics capabilities. The role oversees all master data and supporting supply chain technologies to support all areas of the supply chain. Director has overall responsibility for the Supply Chain database infrastructure and management utilized by the enterprise, as well as reporting and analytics services to support the Supply Chain business needs and external customers. This includes data governance and overseeing all metrics for evaluating performance, including SLAs, budgets, and vendor fulfillment data. The Director coordinates the supply chain technology plan and handles the final escalation of all support services technology issues Ensuring exceptional customer service, operational excellence, and continuous improvement are key responsibilities of this role.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
The salary range for this position is $129,600 - $303,800 (Annual Rate).
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit:https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Department Description
The UCSF Health Supply Chain Department plays a critical role in supporting the organization’s mission of advancing health worldwide by ensuring the efficient, cost-effective, and timely procurement of goods and services across the health system. The department oversees all aspects of purchasing, contracting, sourcing, logistics, inventory management, and supplier relations, with a strong focus on quality, compliance, and sustainability. As a strategic partner to clinical, research, and administrative departments, Supply Chain is instrumental in driving operational excellence, reducing costs, and enhancing patient care outcomes through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. The team operates within a complex academic medical center environment, requiring strong collaboration across UCSF Health, UCSF campus, and UC system-wide initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain management, or related field
- 7+ years supply chain leadership experience, including master data management and cloud technology experience
- Proven leadership in BI initiatives, strategic planning, and cross-functional team management; extensive experience with data analytics, reporting, BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
- Thorough knowledge of business intelligence operations, principles, policies, methodologies, and architecture
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and data governance; demonstrated ability to manage complex projects
- Adept at deriving insights from complex data sets and facilitating collaboration across departments
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual thinking ability to analyze complex problems then formulate and apply effective solutions
- Highly proficient in all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Access), BI / database applications and reporting tools
- Advanced leadership skills, with the ability to create and maintain a climate of collaboration and trust
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and adaptability in dynamic environments; strategic thinking, and execution capabilities
- Advanced leadership, relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills, including the ability to work effectively across all levels of management and staff
- Advanced interpersonal, verbal and written communication to convey complex information clearly and concisely to senior leaders, managers and staff
- Advanced ability to motivate, influence and persuade
- Advanced conflict resolution skills
- Ability to organize operations, manage resources and drive efficiencies
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in related areaAbout UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available atdiversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ppsm-20
For the University of California's Anti Discrimination Policy, please visit:https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Job Code and Payroll Title
005704 BUS INTEL MGR 2
Job Category
Clinical Systems / IT Professionals, Financial, Professional and Managerial, Strategy, Supervisory / Management
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Additional Shift Details
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
Freqently Asked Questions
This director shapes supply chain analytics strategies, overseeing data governance and technology infrastructure crucial for UCSF’s supply chain operations. Their leadership ensures integration of BI tools and cloud tech to optimize procurement, reporting, and vendor performance, advancing operational excellence in a complex academic healthcare setting.
Exceptional skills in strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and conflict resolution are critical. This role demands the ability to motivate diverse teams, influence senior stakeholders, and navigate dynamic environments, particularly within healthcare supply chain analytics, ensuring continuous improvement and customer-focused service delivery.
Expertise in BI platforms like Tableau and Power BI, mastery of master data management, and a deep understanding of data governance set this role apart. Unlike traditional supply chain directors, this position demands strong analytical capabilities to translate complex data into actionable insights driving strategic supply chain decisions.
UC’s commitment to diversity, equity, and innovation influences the director’s role by encouraging inclusive decision-making and continuous learning. The position requires alignment with UCSF’s values, fostering collaboration across its health system and academic partners to enhance supply chain performance through data-driven strategies.
Navigating a multifaceted academic medical environment presents challenges such as coordinating across varied departments and systems. The director must balance compliance with industry regulations while driving BI initiatives that support clinical, research, and administrative supply chain needs efficiently.
Brisbane’s proximity to major tech hubs and healthcare institutions creates a competitive landscape for supply chain leaders skilled in BI and analytics. Candidates with cloud technology and strategic planning experience are especially sought after, reflecting growing demand for data-driven supply chain optimization in the region.
Salaries typically range widely depending on experience, with UCSF offering between $129,600 and $303,800 annually. Competitive compensation packages in Brisbane reflect high costs of living and the specialized nature of senior BI leadership roles in healthcare supply chain management.
Brisbane’s tech ecosystem encourages leveraging cloud-based BI tools and advanced analytics software. UCSF expects the director to be proficient in modern platforms like Tableau and Power BI, integrating them seamlessly to manage extensive healthcare supply chain data within California’s stringent regulatory landscape.
Advancement could lead to executive roles overseeing broader enterprise data strategies or cross-institutional leadership within the UC system. The role’s blend of supply chain expertise and BI leadership offers exposure to cutting-edge healthcare analytics, positioning candidates for senior strategic and operational responsibilities.
While a bachelor’s degree is required, possessing a Master’s in fields like business analytics or supply chain management enhances strategic insight and leadership credibility. UCSF values advanced education as it aligns with the complexity of managing large-scale data initiatives in a premier healthcare environment.
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