Supply Chain Business Analyst

Children's Mercy Hospital; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supply Chain Business Analyst to enhance efficiency through their ERP system and related technologies. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to improve processes, manage projects, and support data analytics efforts. The successful candidate will contribute to meaningful improvements in supply chain operations and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in children's health. Join a workplace that values diversity and inclusion, and offers a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Scheduling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years experience or equivalent.
• CMRP Certified Materials and Resource Professional preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects to improve supply chain efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support reporting needs through design and development of metrics.
• Serve as a resource for ERP functionality and support.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analytics

Customer Service

Problem Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

ERP Systems

Epic

Oracle

Strata

Vizient

GHX

VAMS

Job description

Supply Chain Business Analyst

Requisition ID

2025-33092

Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date

4 hours ago(5/9/2025 2:00 PM)

Posting Category

Professionals

Division

SUPPLY CHAIN SUPPORT

Work Type

Full Time

Work Days

M-F

Work Hours

8am-5pm

FLSA Status

Exempt

Location : Name

Adele Hall

Recruiter : Full Name: First Last

Normandy Hurd

Recruiter : Email

[e-mail]

Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy!

Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children's Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years.

Children's Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City - a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children's health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital.

Overview

The Supply Chain Business Analyst supports Supply Chain through the use of the Children Mercy's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system as well as other related technologies and systems. This individual will have proficient knowledge of the key system platforms, up and down stream connections to supply chain and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to improve efficiency with system automation, process improvement, and standardization. This includes but isn't limited to the following:

Development and support of Supply Chain metadata
• Development and support of the ERP support efforts
• Development and support of internal related IS platforms such as Epic/Oracle, Strata, etc.
• Development and support of external related/connected IS platforms such as Vizient, GHX, VAMS, etc.

Working in conjunction with the Business Systems & Analytics Manager, this individual will assist in the KPI and benchmarking efforts as well as lean process improvement work driving greater value for the entire organization.

At Children's Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it's important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children's Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

Project Management: As the project management subject matter expert of supply chain, this role is responsible for not only leading and engaging in projects that are approved by the business, but also applying system and process knowledge to identify improvements and present suggestions to our internal stakeholders. This may be through discussions with internal stakeholders, or external vendors based on technology reviews, or analysis of current process or system use.

How work is completed:

• Facilitates with new systems implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.
• Works closely with all Supply Chain departments to ensure systems initiatives are reviewed for appropriateness and prioritization.
• Uses information to validate supply chain operations and suggest new opportunities.
• Makes recommendations to leadership regarding enhancement opportunities.
• Develops charters, project plans, deliverables, resources requirements and timelines.
• Engages IS technical resources as appropriate.
• Understands and follows IT troubleshooting, testing, security, and segregation of duties protocols.

Data Analytics: How work is completed: * Supports supply chain reporting needs through the design, development, standardization and distribution of reports, metrics and other analytical tools. * Works with other hospitals/organization as well as the internal end-user community to develop benchmark data for productivity/financial measures, converts data to information. * Participates in orientation, training, and knowledge transfer of new staff.

Customer Service & Support: How work is completed: * Serves as resource to end users for the ERP functionality, capabilities, and integration. * Attends system related meetings as needed to gain knowledge regarding module(s) supported and/or new modules under consideration. * Participates in testing of CU releases, patches, upgrades, and new software products used in conjunction with the ERP system. * Serves a liaison between IS and functional areas of the ERP and related technology. * Participates in supply chain projects as needed.

Problem Resolution: How work is completed: * Provides first level support and coordinate problem resolution or follow up related to supply chain applications designed with a high degree of complexity. * Researches and analyzes any problems or concerns of those within department concerning supply chain functions and incorporate problem solving techniques before reporting same to Information Services support. * Collaborates with IS system support to troubleshoot and resolve application problems. * Serves as liaison between IS support and Supply Chain department personnel for system troubleshooting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years experience or
• Associate's Degree and 3-5 years experience or
• HS diploma or equivalent and 5-7 years experience
• CMRP Certified Materials and Resource Professional Preferred

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children's Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Learn more about Children's Mercy benefits.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $26.80/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

Remote Work/Work from Home

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate.

If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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