Supply Chain Analyst - Pharmacy

Department/Unit:

Materiel Mgt Administration

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

This position will work strategically with the System Director of Pharmacy Supply Chain to evaluate and maintain the multi-source alignment program (MAP) of pharmaceuticals based on the 340b blended cost, waste, product features, and other contractual factors. In addition, this role will work with pharmacy buyers and the System Director of Pharmacy Supply Chain to resolve drug shortages in a timely manner for the health system. There will be opportunities to assist in the implementation and planning of continuous quality improvement initiatives related to the pharmacy procure-to-pay process.

54,846.00 - 87,754.00 Salary range.

Job Summary

This position uses analytical, quantitative and qualitative methods to report, educate, standardize and enhance supply chain processes. Extracts and analyzes data, identifies issues and opportunities, and creates and presents recommendations to supply chain staff, internal leadership, and external suppliers. Supports supply chain initiatives. Measures, documents, analyzes, and defines enterprise-wide supply chain business processes and workflows. Supports all divisions of Supply Chain, including Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Receiving & Distribution, Sourcing & Contracts and Value Analysis.

Job Functions

Accurately collects and researches data from applications and software used in Supply Chain. Tools and software provided.

Monitors own work to ensure accuracy and quality.

Compiles and analyzes data to identify opportunities for improved standardization and process improvement.

Assists Supply Chain staff with identifying benchmarks and baseline information needed to measure key performance indicators (KPIs).

Assists Supply Chain staff in preparing presentations, narratives, and discussion documents for all internal and external partners.

Creates on-demand reports to support Supply Chain needs.

Generates periodic reports as needed for the organization.

Maintains and upholds the standards put forth by the Data Integrity team.

Directs questions to the appropriate division of Supply Chain to resolve inquiries.

Facilitates technical issues with Information Systems and communicates the root cause when resolved, as well as recommend any changes or improvements to avoid further disruption.

Responsible for execution of small to medium sized supply chain projects and enhancements supporting supply chain and support service departments.

Performs specific work relevant to assigned service area that meets/exceeds customer expectations.

Prepares, distributes, presents and describes status and analytic reports for assigned projects.

Assists Value Analysis teams in acting as a supply chain and project management resource for product trials, introductions, and communicating change events

Supports ERP system.

Provides monthly education sessions for new and existing users.

Maintains system documentation.

Liaison for system performance including system maintenance coordination, upgrades, troubleshooting, training and testing.

Recall management system, provides user training and education, and maintains system documentation.

Liaison for system performance including system maintenance coordination, upgrades, troubleshooting and testing

Supports other Supply Chain-related systems.as needed and/or requested.

Acts as a liaison between Supply Chain and Information systems to coordinate changes, issues and any other communication relevant to operations.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.