Supply Chain Specialist (ST)

Specialist, SCM (Specialist and Specialist, Advanced)

Employment Type : Full time Shift : Day Shift

Description : Performs daily Supply Chain Management duties related to the acquisition and distribution of goods to support acute and / or ambulatory care departments or proactively supports / maintains one or more computer-based support systems to ensure continuous operational availability to end users. Supports various operations, projects, program management, & service delivery initiatives. Interacts with various levels of management and professionals, colleagues & vendors providing & disseminating information. Independently completes multiple activities pertaining to the planning, implementation, coordination & evaluation of various Supply Chain operations, projects, program management, & service delivery.

Essential Functions

Our Trinity Health Culture : Knows, understands, incorporates & demonstrates our Trinity Health Mission, Values, Vision, Actions & Promise in behaviors, practices & decisions.

Work Focus : Researches, collects & analyzes information. Identifies opportunities, develops solutions, & leads through resolution. Collaborates on performance improvement activities as indicated by outcomes in program efficiency & patient experience. Responsible for distribution of analytical reports.

Process Focus : Utilizes multiple system applications to perform analysis, create reports & develop educational materials. Incorporates basic knowledge of TH policies, practices & processes to ensure quality, confidentiality, & safety are prioritized. Demonstrates knowledge of departmental processes & procedures & ability to readily acquire new knowledge.

Data Management & Analysis : Research & compiles information to support ad-hoc operational projects & initiatives. Synthesizes & analyzes data & provides detailed summaries including graphical data presentations illustrating trends & recommending practical options or solutions while considering the impact on business strategy & supporting leadership decision making. Leverages program & operational data & measurements to define & demonstrate progress, ROI & impacts.

Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, state & local laws / regulations, Trinity Health Integrity & Compliance Program & Code of Conduct, as well as other policies, procedures & guidelines in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects safe, honest, ethical & professional behavior & safe work practices.

Minimum Qualifications

Have received a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) to Three (3) years Supply Chain experience

Additional Qualifications (nice to have)

Associate degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain preferred

Previous Supply Chain experience in a healthcare, warehousing, or other distribution environment.

Previous Supply Chain experience in a Trinity Health facility highly desired.

Be able to complete additional education, training and competency tests as required.

Physical & Mental Requirements & Working Conditions

Indirect / Healthcare Support Services : (OSHA : Healthcare support services mean services that facilitate the provision of healthcare services.) Occasional clinical / patient facing work environment. Includes continuous work time indoors (subject to travel requirements) under temperature-controlled & well-lit conditions; may encounter occasional variable external environmental conditions. Includes occasional lifting, up to 30 pounds unassisted, frequent travel & use of computer; Includes continuous sitting & may require occasional long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, bending, pulling & pushing.

Direct Healthcare & Indirect / Support Healthcare Services : must be able to : Adapt to frequent interruptions, shifting priorities & stressful situations; Attend to tasks until complete, understand & relate to complex ideas & concepts & be able to remember multiple tasks & regimens extending over long periods of time & work on concurrent tasks / projects. Continuously Read small print, frequent ability to hear normal sounds & voice patterns, able to give / receive instructions & other verbal communications in-person & over the phone / computer / device / equipment assigned with some background noise. Perform frequent manual dexterity activities & occasional grasping / handling. Continuous attention to maintain a safe working environment & use of available personal protective equipment (PPE).

KEY : Average Workday Activity : Occasional (1% - 33%), Frequent (34% - 66%), Continuous (67% - 100%)