Supply Chain Resiliency Analyst - UC Health
Cincinnati, OH
About the Job
Job Description
UC Health is hiring a Full Time Supply Chain Resiliency Analyst for the Supply Chain Management department.
The Supply Chain Resiliency Analyst is responsible for ensuring the continuous availability of critical supplies within the hospital environment by effectively managing product backorders and substitutions. This role focuses on monitoring supply disruptions, analyzing inventory status, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including strategic sourcing managers and clinical SMEs, to identify and implement alternative supply options.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
Responsibilities
Backorder Management:
Disruption Monitoring and Management:
Product Substitution Management:
Strategy development:
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
UC Health is hiring a Full Time Supply Chain Resiliency Analyst for the Supply Chain Management department.
The Supply Chain Resiliency Analyst is responsible for ensuring the continuous availability of critical supplies within the hospital environment by effectively managing product backorders and substitutions. This role focuses on monitoring supply disruptions, analyzing inventory status, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including strategic sourcing managers and clinical SMEs, to identify and implement alternative supply options.
About UC Health
UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, Daniel Drake Center for Post-Acute Care, Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.
Responsibilities
Backorder Management:
- Provide leadership in monitoring and forecasting product backorders to identify trends and potential impacts on clinical operations.
- Develop and implement robust strategies to minimize disruptions, ensuring that critical supplies are consistently available for patient care.
- Collaborate with supply chain team members and clinical staff to establish protocols for managing backorders and product substitutions effectively.
Disruption Monitoring and Management:
- Diligently monitor backorder reports to promptly identify critical supply needs, enabling timely interventions to prevent operational disruptions.
- Track industry trends and distributor/manufacturer activities, leveraging this information to anticipate potential supply chain disruptions and prepare contingency plans.
Product Substitution Management:
- Establish and maintain a comprehensive list within ERP of approved product substitutions, ensuring clinical staff are informed of safe and effective alternatives.
- Identify and manage substitutions for the critical supply list within ERP, which includes essential items necessary for patient care, to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
- Serve as a liaison between supply chain management and clinical end users, facilitating clear and timely communication regarding product availability.
Strategy development:
- Conduct regular assessments of inventory status to determine levels and forecast future needs, particularly during periods of supply chain disruption.
- Orchestrate procurement activities in collaboration with sourcing teams to maintain optimal supply levels and prevent operational interruptions.
- Utilize inventory turnover ratios and fill rates as KPIs to evaluate inventory management effectiveness.
- Leverage expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Value Analysis to identify and secure alternative supply options, effectively minimizing the operational impact of supply shortages.
- Utilize data analytics to monitor supply chain performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare and present regular reports on backorder trends, substitution effectiveness, and inventory status to key stakeholders, ensuring informed decision-making. score: N/A
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a clinically related field.
- Preferred: Clinical degree or background (e.g., Nursing, or other relevant clinical discipline) is highly desirable. LEAN or Six Sigma Certification preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, preferably within a hospital or healthcare setting.
Join our team to BE UC Health. Be Extraordinary. Be Supported. Be Hope. Apply Today!
At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.
As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide world-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career, build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors. UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.
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