Supply Chain Associate Consultant

Halyard Health; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Owens & Minor is seeking an Outsourced Supply Chain Consultant to deliver analytical and consulting support across inventory management, cost control, and process design for healthcare clients. You will participate in projects, gather data, map processes, and present findings to client leadership.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree or RN and 7+ years in healthcare supply chain, with Lean/Six Sigma preferred. Travel to client sites is extensive, and remote/on-site services may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or RN required, LEAN/Six Sigma preferred.
• 7+ years in healthcare supply chain management or related fields.
• Experience in hospital/system or GPO settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participates in supply chain consulting projects and analyzes data.
• Coordinates project tasks, tracks deadlines and deliverables.
• Produces actionable analysis and communicates results to clients.
• Supports remote or on-site engagements and documents outcomes.

Skills

Healthcare supply chain

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or RN

LEAN/Six Sigma certification preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Owens & Minor is a global healthcare solutions company providing essential products, services and technology solutions that support care delivery in leading hospitals, health systems and research centers around the world. For over 140 years, Owens & Minor has delivered comfort and confidence behind the scenes, so healthcare stays at the forefront, helping to make each day better for the hospitals, healthcare partners, and communities we serve. Powered by more than 14,000 teammates worldwide, Owens & Minor exists because every day, everywhere, Life Takes Care.Global Reach with a Local Touch140+ years serving healthcareOver 14,000 teammates worldwideServing healthcare partners in 80 countriesManufacturing facilities in the U.S., Honduras, Mexico, Thailand and Ireland40+ distribution centersPortfolio of 300 propriety and branded product offerings1,000 branded medical product suppliers4,000 healthcare partners servedBenefitsComprehensive Healthcare Plan - Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one of employment for full-time teammates.Educational Assistance - We offer educational assistance to all eligible teammates enrolled in an approved, accredited collegiate program.Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Disability - We offer employer-paid life insurance and disability coverage.Voluntary Supplemental Programs – We offer additional options to secure your financial future including supplemental life, hospitalization, critical illness, and other insurance programs.Support for your Growing Family – Adoption assistance, fertility benefits (in medical plan) and parental leave are available for teammates planning for a family.Health Savings Account (HSA) and 401(k) - We offer these voluntary financial programs to help teammates prepare for their future, as well as other voluntary benefits.Paid Leave - In addition to sick days and short-term leave, we offer holidays, vacation days, personal days, and additional types of leave – including parental leave.Well-Being – Also included in our offering is a Teammate Assistance Program (TAP), Calm Health, Cancer Resources Services, and discount programs – all at no cost to you.The anticipated pay range for this position is $105K-$120K. The actual compensation offered may vary based on job related factors such as experience, skills, education and location.Job SummaryOutsourced Supply Chain Consultant is responsible for providing analytical and consulting support in delivery of logistical, clinical, cost management, technology and/or consulting services, in areas such as inventory management/logistics, contract management, value analysis, process design, project management, technology implementations, data collection or analysis implementations and other client related services. Works on projects and project related initiatives as assigned by leadership. Plays a supporting role in engagements that generate significant annual revenue and/or margin recognition.Core ResponsibilitiesParticipates in supply chain consulting projects.Responsible for coordination or implementation of project tasks and meeting project deadlines and deliverables.Assists in gathering, researching and/or analyzing data from a variety of sources to produce actionable information from which short and long term recommendations can be made.Responsible for performing supply chain analytics/analysis, process mapping, data collection or analysis, project status updates, and other O&M related services under the direction of project leader, including success story documentation.Participates in supply chain assessments and interviews of internal and external customers to identify opportunities for supply chain improvements. ComparesO&M or client performance to industry best practices.Summarizes and presents work results/outputs to internal and external customers in a formal and informal setting.Provides remote or on‐site services across a single initiative. In addition, contributes to post‐engagement documentation of successes and lessons learned.Supports O&M projects to improve revenue, margin, customer retention and efficiencies through participation in cross functional teams.Reports project progress against deliverables, quality, cost, and schedule expectations including providing project status reports to the appropriate internal and external project leadership/stakeholders.Contributes to post‐engagement project and individual performance review process and drafts individual development plan.Consistently adheres to use of O&M standardized tools and methodologies.Provides input to the appropriate teams for the development of O&M tools, methods, and services.Assists in recruitment of quality O&M teammates.Performs additional duties as directed.Education & ExperienceBachelor’s Degree or Registered Nurse (RN)LEAN or Six Sigma Certification preferred7 or more years of related experience (healthcare supply chain management,logistics, nursing services, etc.), preferably within a large hospital/hospital systemor GPOOr any combination of education and experience to meet the above requirementsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesDemonstrated understanding of health care supply chains and consulting principles and practicesDemonstrated competencies in communication, persuasion and negotiation skills as needed to successfully interact with customer staff, management, & physiciansDemonstrated understanding of company offerings and the ability to work with and support the operational objectives of all O&M business unitsProven ability to identify and communicate opportunities to expand the scope of existing engagementsDemonstrated ability to work independently, with multiple teammates, and with a diverse teamProven ability to organize and facilitate multi‐disciplinary work teamsPossess the ability to listen and respond appropriately to customer and co‐worker requests, communicate effectively with clients and team members, to clarify understanding, diffuse tense situations, and deliver informationAbility to research, write and present critical analyses and recommendations relevant to stated subject matter expertiseAbility to adjust to client preferences regarding the format and style of consultingactivities and reports, ability to prepare charts, graphs and written assessmentsAbility to build and maintain relationships with hospital staff and physiciansAbility to communicate, influence, and persuade others at all levels, to present information in a clear concise manner and in a professional mannerDemonstrated analytical/PC skills (spreadsheet, word processing and graphics presentation software)Extensive travel to customer sites requiredIf you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply. This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis.Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.