Operations Analyst at The Garland Company, Inc.

JOB DESCRIPTION: HEALTHCARE DIVISION OPERATIONS ANALYST

Position/Title: Healthcare Division Operations Analyst

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director of Healthcare/Corporate Accounts Operations

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Healthcare Division Operations Analyst uses statistical methods to analyze information and develop solutions to business problems. They are responsible for creating, analyzing and presenting reports to the internal Healthcare team and, as necessary, Healthcare Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

CORE & ESSENTIAL:

TASKS:

• Research and analyze financial information to help the company make well-informed decisions, write reports, and monitor financial movements
• Consolidate and analyze financial data considering company's goals and financial standing
• Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
• Conduct business analysis and research to identify key metrics and opportunities for improvement
• Ensure proper pricing is followed throughout the Healthcare GPOs and provide correct justification if there are any pricing variance prior to approval
• Develop, audit and maintain systems to ensure proper flagging, and classification of healthcare related orders to the correct GPO contract in our ERP system
• Influence stakeholders to support business projects through return on investment analysis, and business case development.
• Identify specific business opportunities within the Healthcare market
• Act as operational liaison between healthcare sales team, corporate operations, and field sales as needed
• Ensure compliant reporting for all GPO contracts are completed within the cadence determined by our contractual agreements
• Establish a reporting schedule and assist in automating reports when applicable
• Establish Healthcare data structures that allow for visualization reporting, dashboard creation, and executive review through KPI monitoring
• Develop financial models, conduct benchmarking, and process analysis
• Conduct business studies on past, future and comparative performance and develop forecast models
• Track and determine financial status by analyzing actual results in comparison with forecasts
• Reconcile transactions by comparing and correcting data
• Maintain accurate customer records to ensure data integrity
• Perform necessary financial analysis to support the team’s needs
• Work with Accounts Payables to provide monthly payments to each GPO
• Provide reporting documents to GPO teams upon request
• Assist Healthcare sales in roster Management, healthcare system identification, and contact data when available
• Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Must possess 2+ years of Financial/Business Analyst experience. Possession of at least a high school diploma or equivalent is required and a post-secondary degree or college classes in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field is required. Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, time management skills, strong interpersonal skills, documentation skills, organizational skills and multi-tasking skills are essential. Must be results-orientated and able to work both independently and within a team environment. Must have a high attention to detail.

Excellent organizational skills. The ability to learn new concepts/procedures quickly. Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. use of protective gear). Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications. Proficiency in Sage and Timberline programs is a plus. Driving is a requirement for this position. Therefore, must have the ability to travel domestically via operating a motor vehicle and maintain a valid driver license and driving record which is acceptable to our insurance provider. Must have a vehicle in good working condition and ensure it meets all safety, insurance, and legal requirements. The ability to travel by plane and/or overnight travel may also be required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate orally in a clear, concise and effective manner with the customers, account representatives, company representatives, management, staff, and the public in face-to-face, one- on-one and group settings. Ability to use a telephone for communication. Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance at the facility. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Use office equipment such as a personal computer, copier and facsimile machines. Ability to communicate in writing in a clear, concise and effective manner. Sit, stand and/or walk for extended time periods. Hearing and vision required to be within normal ranges. Ability to accurately distinguish color variation. Read at, above, and below shoulder height. Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch. Sufficient manual dexterity required to operate equipment. Tolerate inclement weather, including heat and cold. Normal range of tolerance to household and other types of typical industrial/construction chemicals and solvents. Must have the ability to travel by plane, operate a motor vehicle, maintain a valid state motor vehicle driver license, and maintain an acceptable motor vehicle driving record. Overnight travel may be required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Garland Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion,

national origin, ancestry, military status, veteran status, marital status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, citizenship, sexual orientation, age (40 and older), disability (except where the disability prevents the individual from being able to perform the essential functions of the job and cannot be reasonably accommodated) or any other legally protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.