Supply Chain Process Specialist

Job Description

The position will use lean management techniques to lead tasks required to redesign the supply chain processes including implementation and sustainment of JIT and Kanban. This position will also have responsibility for assisting in the redesign and implementation of a system wide logistical program to reduce cycle times and improve material flow and inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

Supply Chain Process Improvement -40% Leads 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. Performs data analysis of inventory levels and customer demand to optimize par locations and create Plan For Every Part strategy. Proficient in data manipulation and trend recognition using Excel or equivalent tool. � Supply Chain Project Management -25% Works closely with both clinical and non-clinical areas to lead supply redesign to ensure all supply needs are being met while reducing on hand inventory value. Manages transformation projects of supply areas and logistics during events. � Point of Use Supply System Implementation/Sustainment -20% Leads the implementation and ongoing maintenance of a point of use supply system using RFID/Barcode technology. Manages any upgrades of the point of use supply system and demonstrates ability to work closely with software vendors and IS&T department to execute system solutions and countermeasure issues. � Process Transformation Leadership -15% Works directly with supply chain area managers to lead process transformation within the supply chain to reduce cycle times. Including, but not limited to, JIT implementation, dock to point of use material flow, and inventory accuracy improvement. Highly flexible to lead various activities as they arise to support operational improvement | Review the physical demands and assign an overall average percentage of time this position performs these activities. These physical demands will not be listed or rated on the annual performance appraisal. Climbing:�Ascending or descending stairs, ladders, ramps, etc, using feet and legs and /or hands and arms - 5% Stooping:�Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist - 50% Kneeling:�Bending legs at knees to come to a rest on knee or knees - 50% Reaching:�Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction - 60% Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time - 50% Walking:�Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks - 80% Pushing 0-10 lbs:�Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 25% Pushing 11-20 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 21-50 lbs: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pushing 51 lbs or more: Use of upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to move something forward, downward or outward - 0% Pulling: Use of upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion - 25% Lifting 0-10 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 25% Lifting 11-20 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Lifting 21-50 lbs: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Lifting 51 lbs or more: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position, or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position and requires the use of upper extremities and back muscles - 0% Carrying 0-10 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 25% Carrying 11-20 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Carrying 21-50 lbs: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Carrying 51 lbs or more: Holding and moving/transporting an object about - 0% Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm, as in handling - 70% Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of (using) fingertips - 20% Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word - must convey detailed or spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly - 95% Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication - 95% Seeing: The process of perceiving objects by use of the eyes to perform an activity - visual acuity requirements include ability to discern position of object(s), shape of object(s), color, depth perception or visual inspection - 95%

Qualifications

Minimum Required: Bachelor's Degree Business | None Required | Minimum Required:Recently certified, licensed or graduates within past 12 months ? Preferred:1 - 2 Years equivalent experience