Supply Chain Data Analyst I

Position Summary

Performs detailed analyses of financial, transactional and utilization data derived from various sources to include MMIS/ ERP, GPO and vendor systems, websites and databases, EPIC, EPSI, CDM, etc., to identify, report, support and monitor cost saving opportunities and initiatives. Additional responsibilities include compilation of standard analytical reporting packages, routine use of advanced GPO analytics tools and developing customized analytical reports and dashboards to meet requests of external and internal customers of all levels throughout ECU Health.

Responsibilities

1. Extracts data from various systems, i.e., ERP, EPSI, GPO applications, and is able to problem solve data process/flow in order to conduct analyses and identify cost savings/containment opportunities
2. Merges varying data sets into a common definitional structure while ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and timely availability.
3. Participates in data collection and submission for Supply Chain scorecards, reports, and dashboards.
4. Ensures that management's needs for information are met by performing detailed analyses of data using all tools available.
5. Exercises judgment, interpersonal skills, and decision-making abilities in providing information and data. Develops and maintains positive relationships with customers, co-workers, management and administration.
6. Effectively communicates information (raw and analyzed) to management as requested in a timely manner.
7. Supports data-collection procedures
8. Analyzes information from disparate sources
9. Supports the ad-hoc analytical needs of the facility, including cost analysis and tracking of savings initiatives
10. Provides analytical support to Sourcing and Value Analysis Team in identifying and tracking product conversion opportunities.
11. Develops customized analytical reports to meet requests of external and internal customers

Minimum Requirements

Must be exceptionally detail oriented with excellent written and verbal communications skills, and able to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Business Intelligence / Analyst Candidates:

Demonstrated solid individual contributor, able to transform raw data into information.

Minimum of 3 years of experience in healthcare - providing operational, financial, and/or supply chain analytics.

Familiarity with AI enabled tools, i.e. ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot, etc.

Basic experience with Cloud and PC-based business intelligence applications (i.e. Power BI, Qlik, Tableau, etc.), as well as one or more of the following logic, programming and/or scripting languages (i.e. Visual Basic,
SQL, Python, R, etc.).

Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word.

Graduate of Data Analytics, Business Intelligence Certificate program/ curriculum w/ active certification OR - bachelor's degree - or higher- in Business, Data Analytics, Data Management or informatics (preferred).

Alternatively Qualified (Experience Based) Candidates:

Demonstrated solid individual contributor, with a proven track record of subject mastery in their respective field.

Minimum of 3 years of prior healthcare experience in one of the following disciplines: Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS) management, Purchasing, Acute Care Inventory Management, or Clinical Technology (CST, EMT, CVT, etc.).

Basic experience with Cloud and PC-based office productivity applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.), and an ability and desire to learn business intelligence, database concepts, AI and other advanced analytical skills.

Other Information

Hybrid position: 3 days onsite requirement

ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.