Supply Chain Process Transformation Specialist
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
Join UChicago Medicine as a Supply Chain Process Transformation Specialist in the Supply Chain Transformation Department. This opportunity is a flexible remote opportunity that would require travel to Hyde Park depending on tasks at hand. The Supply Chain Departmentseeks a highly motivated Supply ChainProcess Transformation Specialist to assist in the redesign of the supply chain processes including implementation of JIT and Kanban.
In this role the Supply Chain Process Transformation Specialist will use lean management techniques to assist in the redesign of the supply chain processes including implementation of JIT and Kanban. Reporting to the Manager Systems and Process Engineering this position will have responsibility for assisting in the redesign and implementation of campus wide logistical programs to reduce cycle times and improve material flow and inventory accuracy.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Conducts Supply Chain process improvement activities and events using appropriate tools and techniques such as 5S Standard Work Managing for Daily Improvement Value Stream/Process Flow Mapping and Pull System/Kanban
- Works directly with supply chain area managers to implement process transformation within the supply chain to reduce cycle times. Including but not limited to linen redesign JIT implementation dock to point of use material flow and inventory accuracy improvement. Assists in the implementation of a point of use supply system
- Key team member in the design of a campus wide logistical program. Assists in coordination of logistical planning and implementation of processes to improve and enhance material flow
- Demonstrates ability to work closely with nursing and procedural areas to implement supply redesign and to ensure all clinical supply needs are being met while reducing on hand inventory value
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
- Masters preferred
- Requires a minimum of three (3) years of previous job-related experience in supply chain
- Requires high level of adaptability and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Four years of prior project management and Process improvement experience leading cross functional teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with imperfect or incomplete data sets make sound assumptions and drive actionable insights
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Excel Tableau Power BI) to translate complex data into clear compelling narratives
- Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities across all organizational levels with demonstrated success in gaining buy-in for change initiatives
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Position Details
- Job Type: Full Time
- Shift: Days (8am 5:00pm)
- Office Location: Hyde Park (In office is required a minimum of 3 days a week)
- Department: Supply Chain Transformation Department
- CBA Code: Non-Union
Why Join Us
Weve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion always mindful that each patient is a person an individual. To accomplish this we need employees with passion talent and commitment with patients and with each other. Were in this together: working to advance medical innovation serve the health needs of the community and move our collective knowledge forward. If youd like to add enriching human life to your profile UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront were doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at:UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color ethnicity ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status civil union status parental status religion national origin age disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical background check drug screening and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Procurement
- Lawson
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- SAP APO
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- Production Planning
- SAP ERP
- ERP Systems
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- MRP
About Company
UChicago Medicine provides superior health care in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient's dignity and individuality.
