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National Supply Chain Analyst

Quest Diagnostics
West Hills, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Jan 2025

About the role

Overview

National Supply Chain Analyst - West Hills, CA - Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

 

Summary

The primary responsibility of the National Supply Chain Analyst is to ensure that the laboratories can maintain seamless operations, meet testing demands, and minimize costs by providing continuous availability of testing materials to the laboratory. This role directly supports the laboratories’ ability to deliver timely and accurate test results to patients and healthcare providers.        

 

 

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

 

Benefits Information:

We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy, happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects – physical, financial, and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position, some of the benefits offered may include:

  • Day 1 Medical/Dental/Vision for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
  • 15 PTO days first year
  • Paid Holidays
  • Annual Bonus Opportunity  
  • 401(k) with matching contributions
  • Variable compensation plan (AIP) bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Blueprint for Wellness
  • Tuition Reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate programs for FT employees who work 30+ hours 
  • Opportunities for career advancement  
  • Training provided!

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Monitor and analyze inventory and determine optimal levels to prevent shortages or overages of testing supplies
  • Use data analytics tools to monitor inventory trends, consumption patterns, and supply chain performance metrics
  • Use data to forecast supply needs and identify cost-savings opportunities across the supply chain
  • Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate findings and recommendations to leadership
  • Work with internal team such as operations, procurement, laboratory teams and finance to align supply chain strategies with organizational goals
  • Identify areas of improvement in inventory processes and supply chain workflows
  • Manage inventory during supply chain disruptions, including sourcing alternatives and developing contingency plans and strategies
  • Provide support for new product launches or changes in testing that affect inventory requirements.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications (Work Experience, Physical & Mental Requirements, Knowledge, Skills)

Required Work Experience:  

  • Minimum of 1 to 2 years of direct Supply Chain experience. 
  • Familiarity with supply chain software

Preferred Work Experience:  

Experience with statistical analysis and data visualization tools is preferred. 

Physical and Mental Requirements:  

  • Flexible working locations
  • Willingness and ability to travel when needed.

Knowledge:  

N/A

Skills: 

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office experience, specifically Excel  
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large, complex data and drive actionable decisions
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks. 
  • Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Strong collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers
  • Ability to lead project teams and improvement activities. 

 

People Leader Responsibility:

N/A

Work Environment:

Travel Up to 25%

Qualification Fields:

Education

Major

Required/Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's degree with a focus in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or Technical field

Required

 

Licenses or Certificate

Required/Preferred

Six Sigma Certified Green Belt

Preferred

APICS CPIM

Preferred

 

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned a

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