Supply Chain Business Analyst

• The Business Analyst will be responsible to perform analytical and quantitative
• methods to understand, predict and enhance Supply Chain processes and system.
• Responsible to gather data and provide analytical support/direction for Value
• Analysis projects.  Operate as business liaison between Supply Chain, IT, and
• Finance. Duties include educates on utilization of the ERP system and
• optimization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Functional Skills/Knowledge
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze supply chain purchase data, spend history, revenue and

contract compliance/performance.

• Experience with end-to-end supply chain lifecycle from point of purchase to

inventory & distribution processes.

• Proficient in the Lawson financial and Supply Chain modules.
• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.

Data Systems

• Support as business liaison between Supply Chain, IT, and Finance.
• Perform data and process analysis to identify and understand supply chain

issues and recommend improvement solutions.

• Responsible to define, analyze and monitor supply chain metrics to enhance

• supply chain business processes (open purchase orders, GHX discrepancies,
• fill rates, etc.).

• Interact and support all Supply Chain stakeholders (Warehouse, buyers, A/P,

Rev cycle, etc.).

• Provide data and analytical support to Supply Chain leadership team and

business owners.

Contract, Spend & Value Analysis Analytics and Performance

• Analyst to gather and interpret relevant supply chain data (purchasing, cost,

• demand and spend patterns, revenue, etc.). Direct and support MIS specialist
• on various analyses.

• Operate within price prediction and benchmarking tools to monitor spend

trends and identify standardization and cost reduction opportunities.

• Interact with Clinical Value Analysis and Strategic Sourcing Manager to

• provide analytical support for Value Analysis and Contract projects and
• proposals.

• Ensure high level of compliance with local and GPO contracts by measuring

market share, commitment and spending.

• Analyze entire portfolio of local and GPO contracts to further identify

standardization opportunities.

• Interact/Support Clinical Value Analysis and Strategic Sourcing Manager to

monitor and ensure GPO Standardization Program compliance.

• Search for less costly ways of doing things.

Organizational Commitment

• Value cultural diversity and other individual differences in the workforce.

• Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization
• through behaviors that are consistent with CT Children’s standards.

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Performs other related responsibilities as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Education Required: Associate’s degree required.
• Education Preferred: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience Required: Preference will be given to applicants with related work

• experience, at least 1-3 years related and progressive experience in Supply
• Chain and currently enrolled in an Associate’s degree.

License and/or Certification Required

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Knowledge of:
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external

• customers.  Familiarity with methods of purchasing, supplier partnership,
• inventory control, shipping, receiving and accounting, as well as
• procurement, regulations, policies and procedures.

Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel,

• PowerPoint, Internet Explorer).  Ability to navigate and manage multiple
• information systems including ERP system (Lawson), and other databases
• (Omnicell).

Ability to

• Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff

• and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information,
• or deliver services.  Provide a high level of customer service to patients,
• staff, and external customers in a professional service-oriented, respectful
• manner using active listening and problem solving.

• At the heart of Connecticut Children's operations lies the Supply Chain
• Management Department, a dynamic team driven by a shared vision and mission. We
• are dedicated to ensuring that the intricate web of supply and demand aligns
• seamlessly with the unique needs of Connecticut Children's and the vibrant
• communities we proudly serve.
• The Supply Chain Management Department is more than a logistical powerhouse;
• it's a community-centric force guided by a vision to get it right and a mission
• to serve Connecticut children and our communities with the best-in-class
• services. With precision, dedication, and a commitment to excellence, we weave
• the threads that keep the supply chain resilient and our communities thriving.