Supply Chain Specialist

Arkansas Children's Hospital • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Supply Chain (SC) Specialist will fill a cross functional role providing analytic services to each Supply Chain department. Working within the supply chain strategic sourcing process, the Supply Chain Specialist will support Arkansas Children’s initiatives to maximize cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s have met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes and compiles supply chain data reports to evaluate and implement benchmarking processes/practices and spend analysis to maximize cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities.
• Assists supply chain inventory operations with analysis regarding turns, usage, and vendor cost analysis
• Assists in identifying, assessing, and presenting supply chain needs, procedures and controls.
• Participates in recommendations, development, and quality improvement solutions for Supply Chain department.
• Assists with maintaining the Supply Chain database such as vendor file, inventory data, item analysis, Capital Equipment, Vendor Credentialing System, Supply Chain SharePoint sites, etc.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees