University of Michigan · 3 hours ago
Supply Chain Analyst
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelThe University of Michigan is a leading academic institution, and they are seeking a Supply Chain Analyst to support the efficient management and flow of linens across Michigan Medicine's Ann Arbor Medical Campus. This role involves daily purchasing, inventory management, documentation, reporting, and customer service within a fast-paced healthcare setting.
EducationE-LearningHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Reviews and analyzes existing operations and business processes to improve system processes, performance, and to reduce costs and waste
Daily generation of discrete purchase orders, in accordance with established PolicyStat procedures
Transactional functions in PeopleSoft for Linen Distribution: receive raw specialty items, process customer order adjustments/cancellations, record returns/credits, verify invoices/credits, specialty linen item infusions, bill for offsite curtain services, serve as back-up for Lab Coat Room and ad hoc order billing
Maintenance of PeopleSoft records & associated Excel documents for Linen Distribution: update min/max/reorder points, create/modify item descriptions, build/inactivate templates and locations as needed
Customer service functions for the Linen Depot: phone/email support, provide ordering access, process emergency linen requests, communicate lost and found property information, monitor and respond to risk files
Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate directions, within the scope of their responsibilities
Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree
Facilitate and process quota change requests: seek onsite supervisor space approval, work with manager to analyze before executing & documenting
Conduct process audits according to PolicyStat cadence and requirements
Administrative functions, including office supply monitoring and ordering, specialty linen item procurement, and fostering daily operational readiness
Lead continuous improvement activity, which involves scientific data collection and staff training
PeopleSoft system parameter analysis (average usage, recurring POs, min/max/reorder points, etc.)
Prepare monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports
Create, review, and revise PolicyStat policies
Initiate specialty linen item rebidding with Procurement
Regularly collaborate with other departments including Transactional Purchasing, Item Maintenance, Warehouse Operations, PAR Management, and Department of Public Safety & Security
Facilitate annual physical inventory
Implement a cycle counting program in collaboration department manager
Design professional publications for distribution to customers and department staff
Generate presentations suitable for executive leadership, and stakeholders outside of Michigan Medicine
Under FLSA, this is the exempt job classification for this title. Incumbents in this position must meet the full criteria for exempt status: salary level, salary basis, and duties tests
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience in inventory control, purchasing, or logistics
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities; can synthesize data across multiple sources independently
Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel; proficient in other Microsoft applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize assignments in a deadline-driven environment
Proven customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Appreciation for standardized work and documented processes
Professionally agile: demonstrates a positive attitude in the face of ambiguous inputs and is able pivot tasks if operational needs demand it
Preferred
Experience creating/updating policies, particularly in PolicyStat
Previous KPI generation and analysis
Comfortable accessing various cloud storage services (i.e. OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)
Exposure to LEAN, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement initiatives
Substantial experience with ERP software, especially PeopleSoft
Familiar with basic accounting principles
Previous work in linen or supply distribution in a healthcare environment
Comfortable navigating Tableau dashboards
Experience generating dashboards in Smartsheet
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Excel Certification
CLT or CLLM Certification through Association of Linen Management (ALM)
CMRP certification through Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM)
CPIM or CSCP Certification through Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment
Flexible spending accounts; prescription drug plan; mental and emotional health programs
Paid time off and paid holidays
2:1 match on retirement savings
Life insurance
Legal services plan
State-of-the-art technology and equipment
Support for continued education and professional development
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Founded in 1817
10001+ employees
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