Supply Chain Analyst

University of Maryland Medical System•Linthicum Heights, MD

2d•$33 - $47•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Supply Chain Analyst manages and maintains the UMMS Supply Chain Management ERP system and coordinates related applications and tools. The position supports Supply Chain information systems, including Item Master, Contract Lifecycle Management, Vendor Risk Assessment, and reporting solutions. It provides internal customers with solutions for using the ERP system, identifies process improvements, troubleshoots problems, produces reports, and provides user training and support. The work is cross-functional and analytical, spanning contract management, inventory contracts, contract lifecycle management, and vendor risk assessment. The role maintains data integrity across contract, item, and vendor records; conducts audits and due diligence; supports contract and vendor onboarding processes; and investigates pricing discrepancies and EDI transaction issues. It also performs data analysis and reporting to support compliance, operational decisions, and business planning. The position works with supply chain teams, IS&T, business owners, vendors, and GHX partners, and may require travel to UMMS locations and facilities. The work environment is a standard office environment with hybrid remote work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Two years of related experience with a proven track record in Supply Chain.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Access and Excel, including creating queries and macros and combining multiple functions.
Strong data-mining, aggregation, and analytical skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills for working with healthcare and finance professionals, including senior management.
Ability to assess and evaluate complex financial data using computer analysis.
Organizational and problem-solving skills to develop and implement efficient work processes.
Ability to work effectively in a stressful work environment and independently with various levels of management.
Ability to judge the confidentiality of information and handle and disseminate it with integrity.
Ability to maintain knowledge of developments and changes in the field and applicable finance, purchasing, and regulatory practices.

Responsibilities

Manage data input and integrity in Contract Management, Item Master, Vendor Master, and Vendor Risk Assessment.
Generate Supply Chain reports on data integrity, contract compliance, performance indicators, risk compliance, and ad-hoc requests.
Validate contract pricing, tier alignment, and ERP prices to manage price discrepancies.
Conduct regular audits of item master, vendor master, and contract management data, comparing multiple sources and recommending improvements.
Investigate and resolve daily EDI exceptions and errors; work with vendors and GHX to improve and implement integrations.
Perform exploratory data analysis and root-cause analysis.
Coordinate meetings with the Corporate Manager regarding expiring contracts, contract compliance, and contract price discrepancies.
Conduct due diligence reviews for new or changed contracts, vendors, and item master records.
Manage contract uploads and updates, and review price change notifications for accuracy and alignment.
Respond to user queries and coordinate with supply chain teams, IS&T, and business owners on new contracts and third-party vendor submissions.
Manage and track vendor onboarding, documentation, analysis, and reviews, including information-gathering survey responses.
Manage vendor consolidation by gathering information to update contract, item master, vendor master, and par/inventory vendor records.
Prioritize and complete work within scheduled hours and department deadlines.
Support business function leaders in planning, strategy development, and operational management through data.
Create queries using Access DB and SQL tools to gather data from multiple data sets.
Develop knowledge of UMMS contract compliance, contract lifecycle management, and third-party due diligence policies and procedures.
Build subject-matter expertise in system functionality and configuration to support data accuracy and standardization.
Work with vendors and GHX to obtain ship-to accounts, delivery specifications, and requirements for EDI transaction sets; set up and maintain vendor accounts in the Supply Chain ERP system.
Monitor and research EDI transaction failures, determine root causes, and communicate with affected parties.
Perform other assigned tasks.