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Aaron Schmidt

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Director - Supply Chain Distribution & Logistics at Northwestern Medicine
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Aaron Schmidt is a Director at Northwestern Medicine, specializing in healthcare supply chain, logistics, and distribution. He focuses on continuous improvement using lean practices and a people-first approach to lead large-scale operational engagements. He holds a Bachelors degree from Augustana College and has prior experience implementing Toyota Production System concepts.

Described as hard-working, focused, and pleasant, Aaron leads with positivity and compassion to foster a culture of innovation. His core strengths include developing others, responsibility, and building relationships. He is committed to recognizing and empowering his frontline staff, crediting them for organizational success, especially during challenging times in the industry.

He has a publication on MAP-21, a key federal transportation act, indicating deep knowledge of logistics regulations beyond healthcare.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Director - Supply Chain Distribution & Logistics
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Healthcare Logistics
As Director of Supply Chain, his entire career is centered on managing and optimizing healthcare logistics and distribution, including for all OR/Procedural & Inpatient supplies.
Lean Operations
He has a background in implementing the Toyota Production System (TPS) and emphasizes continuous improvement through lean foundational practices in his current role at Northwestern Medicine.
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Career

Work history

12-2019
Director - Supply Chain Distribution & Logistics
Northwestern Medicine
5-2018 - 12-2019
Supply Chain Performance Manager
Northwestern Medicine
12-2015 - 5-2018
Consultant, Advocate Operating System
Advocate Health Care
8-2013 - 12-2015
Logistics Manager - Supply & Distribution Management
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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Education
1995 - 1999
Bachelor's
Augustana College
1992 - 1995
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Glenbrook South High School
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