Supply Chain Analytics Specialist

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta•Brookhaven, GA

22h

About The Position

The Supply Chain Analytics Specialist uses analytical methods and a variety of tools to understand and control Supply Chain operations and processes. They are responsible for data management, analyzing performance, identifying problems, and developing recommendations that support the Supply Chain strategic plan. They analyze and report supply chain data, track costs and logistics, and evaluate supplier performance. Their duties also include preparing industry forecasts and predicting changes to market trends by supply category. The Supply Chain Analyst leverages proven technical abilities to synthesize complex analytical tasks into easily understood data-driven stories. Responsible for working collaboratively among other talented analysts to apply established and create new analytical processes on diverse datasets to deduce insights and solve real-world business problems.

Requirements

Must have experience in category sourcing analytics and spend analysis
1 year experience with enterprise resource planning systems or data management
1 year Experience building reports/analyses with analytical tools (Excel, SAS, SPSS, Tableau, Qlik, Power BI)
Local candidates only
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Knowledge of data mining, statistical analysis, and/or demand forecasting
Intellectual curiosity for getting at the underlying story being told within the data
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
Financial acumen
Ability to persuade, inform, and influence others based on findings. A track record of taking complex results and communicating them in an easily understood way.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and techniques
Knowledge of and experience with one or more of: Procurement processes, Inventory management principles, Demand planning, Category management, and Quality assurance methods
Understanding of electronic medical record technology
Strong ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities
Demonstrated ability to develop queries, reports and/or analytic dashboards that meet customer needs
Effective problem-solving and complex data analysis skills, Creativity in problem solving

Nice To Haves

Prior direct experience analyzing relevant subject matter (e.g., Supply Chain, Inventory, Procurement, Sourcing etc.)
Knowledge of supply chain business processes, sourcing and contracting, or inventory management
Experience with Workday SCM or Financials
Master’s degree

Responsibilities

Coordinates analytics needs for supply chain operations and partners.
Leverages data analytics tools to create new dashboards, reports, and any additional ad-hoc requests.
Supports the establishment of supplier quality and performance metrics.
Supports all supply contracting activities including clinical, business, medical device, and services.
As requested by category teams, develops, and recommends award scenarios.
Conducts accurate financial analysis of spend details.
Assists with the collection, analysis, and total cost ownership analytical activities.
Leads clinical and business teams to common decisions that support high quality care, product standardization, best practices, and value.
Utilizes data to identify improvement opportunities for supply chain operations.
Leads development of KPI and updates leadership on supply chain performance.
Clarifies and resolves complex business issues by breaking them down into meaningful components to determine root cause and redesigning internal and external business processes.