Supply Chain Analyst
About the role
The Supply Chain Analyst serves as a key resource for extracting, analyzing, and communicating supply chain data to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and optimize inventory management at Akron Children's Hospital. The analyst collaborates across departments to identify cost-saving opportunities, ensure compliance, and improve overall operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Manages monthly and quarterly supply chain metrics for executive and operational dashboards to support strategic decisions.
- Tracks and manages contract rebates within the ERP system, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Identifies non-compliant and off-contract purchases, presenting actionable insights to achieve potential cost savings.
- Performs monthly inventory optimization analyses, recommending adjustments to inventory levels based on seasonal demand and usage trends.
- Prepares detailed analytical reports supporting internal and external supply chain data requests.
- Documents financial impacts, including rebates, cost avoidance measures, and GPO administrative fees, for comprehensive cost analysis.
- Investigates inventory discrepancies, identifies root causes, and recommends process improvements to minimize recurrence.
- Uses data analytics tools proactively to identify trends, patterns, and areas for supply chain process enhancement.
- Collaborates closely with strategic sourcing teams on savings initiatives, providing data-driven insights through detailed analysis.
- Develops and maintains benchmarks for supply chain metrics to track and measure performance effectively.
Skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems, data analytics, and Lean principles required.
- Advanced Excel skills including complex data manipulation and analysis.
- Familiarity with Power BI or similar data visualization tools preferred.
- Healthcare supply chain experience preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Management, Computer Science, or related field required, OR a high school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience required.
Certification: Supply Chain Certification (e.g., CSCP, CPSM) preferred.
Years of relevant experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in data analysis and ERP systems within a supply chain environment required.
Infor or Workday ERP experience preferred.
Years of supervisory experience: None
Benefits
Full benefit eligibility.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 Hours/week Monday - Friday Days, 7:30AM-4:00PM Hybrid (2-3 days onsite) Akron, OH.