Job Category:

Supply Chain

Work Shift/Schedule:

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role:

Job Summary

The Analyst Supply Optimization position  through strict adherence to the Daily Management System (DMS) standards and processes is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the Kanban program to ensure the system is functioning at optimal efficiency. The position performs analysis and maintenance on Kanban nodes addressing customer needs in a timely and precise manner. Reviews Kanban supply performance and implements required changes as necessary in collaboration with customer department leadership.
 

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Licensure or other certifications: Able to be trained and certified on the use of an electric pallet jack within 30 days of hire.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum Experience: One(1) to two (2) years Hospital Supply Chain logistics experience. One (1) to three (3) years experience analyzing data to solve complex supply inefficiencies.

• Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

• Preferred Educational Requirements:

• Preferred Experience:

• Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with MS Office applications Excel,  Outlook, Word to conduct analysis of supply distribution data and apply findings to problem resolution and create efficiencies in the process.

• Posses knowledge and ability to extract data from Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Daily Management Systems (DMS). 

• Unrelentingly detail oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize work.

• Able to work individually with minimal supervision or as a team.

• Possess professional interpersonal skills to interact with clinicians and other hospital personnel

• Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time, crouch, push/pull, and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted (hospital environment – warehouse, clinical areas, etc.).

• Knowledge of medical supply terminology.

• Possess technical skills to operate pc and hand-held devices. 

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Proactively extracts and analyzes data from enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and daily management system (DMS) to identify supply efficiency opportunities.

• Utilize the daily management system (DMS) Dashboard for daily work and creating reports for clinical and support teams as needed – ad hoc and analysis-driven.

• Perform regular audits of Kanban nodes and resolve identified discrepancies.

• Manage customer requests and concerns through the QCN process.

• Retrofit equipment based on supply area need including but not limited to building carts, cable-tying/cutting, and using other hand-held power tools.

• Supports the Lead Analyst Supply Optimization team in the planning and building supply nodes.

• Uphold and follow standard work processes, procedures, and work instructions to ensure self and team are adequately trained.

• Communicates and negotiates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate solutions and seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction. Distributes, collects, and analyzes customer satisfaction surveys

• Sweep, straighten and generally keep work-spaces clean and tidy, adhering to the tenets of lean methodologies and 5S. 

• Consistently communicate with leadership on all status updates, required resources and assistance, barriers, and all other applicable instances. Participate in regular team huddles to ensure Kanban operations are meeting the needs of the end-user community and continuously improving. 

• Support a safe working environment including compliance with all regulatory requirements and all other hospital, state, and federal safety policies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Weight Carried: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time

• Vision: Light, Occasionally 0-30% of time

• Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequentl