Christopher Mele
About Christopher Mele
Christopher Mele is the Director of Supply Chain Services at UF Health Jacksonville, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in supply chain management, having previously held roles at Vizient, Inc. and Flagler Hospital, and he has a strong educational background in finance and logistics.
Work at UF Health Jacksonville
Christopher Mele has served as the Director of Supply Chain Services at UF Health Jacksonville since 2018. In this role, he has implemented innovative supply chain strategies that have significantly enhanced operational efficiency. He has played a key role in integrating advanced Point of Use systems to streamline inventory management processes. His leadership in supply chain management contributes to the overall effectiveness of healthcare delivery at UF Health Jacksonville.
Previous Experience at Vizient, Inc.
Prior to his current position, Christopher Mele worked at Vizient, Inc. in various roles. He served as Consulting Director for Supply Chain Operations in Advisory Solutions from 2016 to 2018 and as Senior Consultant from 2014 to 2016. In these remote positions, he focused on optimizing supply chain operations and providing advisory solutions to enhance efficiency.
Background in Supply Chain Management
Christopher Mele has a substantial background in supply chain management, having worked as the Administrator of Supply Chain Management at Flagler Hospital from 2007 to 2014. His experience in this role helped him develop skills in managing supply chain operations within the healthcare sector, emphasizing the importance of effective procurement and inventory management.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Mele holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance from the University of North Florida, which he completed from 2005 to 2006. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Transportation and Logistics from the same institution between 1998 and 2001. Additionally, he has achieved certifications such as Certified Materials Resource Professional (CMRP) in 2009 and Certified Lean Agent from Sixsigma.us, along with a Six Sigma Black Belt.
Achievements in Supply Chain Operations
Throughout his career, Christopher Mele has successfully led initiatives that resulted in a substantial reduction of supply chain expenditures by over $5 million. He contributed to the development of a comprehensive value analysis program that optimized contract management and procurement processes. His extensive expertise includes managing Biomed and Sterile Processing operations within healthcare supply chains.