Supply Chain Analyst

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•$27

About The Position

Responsible for the extraction, interpretation and reporting of data for the purpose of materials management to maximize operational efficiencies. The Supply Chain Analyst will work alongside department management, system buyers and requisitioners throughout the Avera System to assist in the procurement and management of materials, equipment, and services following Avera Health Supply Chain policies and practices. The Supply Chain Analyst will be responsible for the maintenance and training of Supply Chain systems and tools including but not limited to Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) functionality, Inventory Software, and Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) tools. This includes ensuring data integrity in the Supply Chain Item Master and maintenance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and functions. The Supply Chain Analyst may provide analytical support in any Supply Chain Initiative from inception to completion. Each Supply Chain Analyst may be specialized in certain areas of the above-mentioned tools, but all will be expected to cross-train into other areas.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Bachelor's or 5 years analytical related experience
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Visio) or similar products.
Expertise preparing, importing, and manipulating information in spreadsheets, databases, and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Supply Chain experience.
Knowledge of Medical/Surgical supplies and equipment and contract knowledge.
Knowledge of GPO systems and contracting practices/strategies preferred.
Knowledge and experience using SQL, and/or similar reporting languages or tools.

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day management and upkeep of the Supply Chain Item Master.
Coordinates with suppliers, logistics and contracting departments to ensure pricing integrity on purchase orders and Item Master updates are accomplished in a timely manner to minimize invoice discrepancies.
Develop and present data extracted from various reports at the health system level including purchasing, consumption, cost, material replenishment parameters, inventory actual versus forecast and variances throughout system.
Partner with Supply Chain Directors to create and execute business process standards where applicable based on policies and procedures approved through Supply Chain Standards.
Based on monthly analysis, communicates business and strategic opportunities and recommends action plans to Supply Chain leadership.
Conduct material analysis to ensure corporate supply chain goals are achieved.
Creates and maintains system wide key performance indicator scorecards on initiatives and services to report to senior level management.
Works directly with vendors to gather information, improve efficiencies, and solve problems within the purchasing system for both purchasing and AP.
While working on improvement projects, has working knowledge of the ERP Supply Chain module and how changes within it will affect other modules (information flow/dependencies).
Initiate, review and maintain all GPO contract price activations for Avera facilities as well as analyzing contract spend.
Attends assigned meetings with department, vendors, customers, contracting, and value analysis and logistics staff to ensure communications are open and mutually informative.
Identifies ways to improve customer (internal and external) satisfaction.
Makes recommendations to supervisor and implements and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals and mission.
Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the Supply Chain/Purchasing area.
Assist in the development of effective internal controls that promote adherence to applicable state/federal laws, and the program requirements of accreditation agencies and federal, state and private health plans.
Seeks advice and guidance as necessary to ensure proper understanding of and timely resolution of any identified issues.
Assists in the training, administration and implementation of various Supply Chain tools.
Assists with the development and maintenance of applicable training materials.