Inventory Project Analyst II - Supply Chain

Company: WellStar Health System, Inc.
Location: Duluth
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Overview

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Responsibilities

Functions under the direction of the Performance Excellence Manager. The Inventory Project Consultant 2 is
responsible for individual project tactical oversight, planning, execution, and training of the Wellstar Supply Chain Kanban system in various healthcare settings. The Inventory Project Consultant 2 will optimize Supply Chain Kanban services to minimize cost and support a value driven Supply Chain system as they align with strategies and overall project plans and performance set by senior leadership.

This position leads/ or assists in leading the timely, precise, and effective installation of the Wellstar Kanban system, as well as post implementation performance management and training at assigned project sites. Impact of this role in the organization: To facilitate and manage the implementation and maintenance of performance standards for Kanban supply management in order to achieve a best in class supply chain program.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or comparable degree. Preferred Education: Master's degree

Required Minimum Certification: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. If the candidate does not have this certification then it will be required within 6 months of hire. Preferred Certification: Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Required Minimum Experience:
--- At least 2 years of experience in continuous performance improvement including 5S and Kanban
methodologies (in a Healthcare setting is preferred).
--- Previous experience in leading initiatives that drive organizational change.
--- Previous experience managing complex multi-site improvement projects.
--- Ability to deliver executive presentations, including data analytics.
Preferred Experience:
--- All Minimum Experience criteria, plus
o 5 years' experience in a healthcare setting highly preferred
o Project Management experience in healthcare preferred.

Required Minimum Skills:
Highly detail oriented. Ability to communicate and understand verbal and written English. Knowledge of medical supply terminology preferred. Possess technical skills to operate PC and hand-held devices. Possess skills to interact with clinicians, leadership and other hospital or clinical off-site location personnel. Ability to travel within the Wellstar system around the Metro Atlanta area. Ability to formulate plans and execute as needed with relation to strategic initiatives. System Applications: Lawson (after training), Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications.

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