Supply Chain Analyst

Supply Chain Analyst

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

Essential Qualifications

Preferred Education, License / Certification, or Work Experience

Expectations and Standards

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.