Supply Chain Program Specialist - (Healthcare / Hospital)

Everest Consultants, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 57.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Everest Consultants in Des Moines, IA seeks a Supply Chain Program Specialist to design and implement inventory management systems in healthcare settings. On-site role with clinical staff to tailor Kanban solutions and drive value across the supply chain.

The position focuses on system installation, training, space optimization, and continued improvements through Gemba walks and data-driven reporting. Strong Excel and Kanban familiarity preferred. Relocation may occur after initial period.

Competenze

• Must be self-motivated and driven to succeed with a strong sense of urgency.
• Experience with supply chain operations, inventory management, and warehousing is a big plus.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Familiarity with Kanban, Six Sigma, Excel and data tools preferred.

Mansioni

• Collaborate with team to communicate effectively and foster a cooperative environment.
• Identify challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Maintain organized workspace and understand the system thoroughly.
• Assemble and install racks and related hardware.
• Label and manage inventory for accurate bin fitting and tracking.
• Assist with system installations and provide post-installation support and training.
• Coordinate Gemba walks to observe, gather feedback, and improve processes.
• Create room layouts to optimize space usage and flow.
• Perform final quality checks on racks to minimize errors.
• Use proprietary technology and Excel for data management and reporting.
• Train new team members and lead daily build tasks to maintain momentum.
• Conduct post-install training sessions for end users on system use and inventory management.
• Monitor inventory levels and report replenishment needs.

Conoscenze

Kanban

Six Sigma

Excel

Data management

Inventory management

Formazione

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

Proprietary software

Descrizione del lavoro

Title: Supply Chain Program Specialist – (Healthcare / Hospital)

Duration: Contract to Hire

Location: Des Moines, IA

Pay Rate: $28 per hour

Salary at Conversion to FTE: $53,000 - $57,000

About Client: Our client designs and implements inventory management solutions to optimize healthcare facility supply chain processes.

The Program Specialist plays a critical role in implementing and maintaining supply chain and inventory management systems within healthcare settings. The position will work on-site with customer clinical staff to design and coordinate optimum solutions for specific customer needs. They will identify products needed, build carts, label bins, and put complete Kanban solution together. After initial training Program Specialist will be able to expertly put systems together independently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Collaboration: Foster a cooperative work environment to communicate effectively with teammates
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify challenges and implement effective
• Workspace/System Management: Maintain organized workspace and understand the system provided comprehensively
• Rack Assembly/Installation: Assemble and install racks and hardware accurately
• Labeling/Inventory Management: Ensure accurate labeling and efficient bin fitting for inventory (like expertly playing Tetris)
• System Implementation/Support: Assist with system installations and provide post-installation support and training
• Gemba Walks and Improvement: Coordinate and conduct Gemba walks to observe, gather feedback, and improve processes
• Engineering Space Layout: Create accurate room layouts to develop space optimization plans
• Quality Control: Perform final quality checks on racks to minimize errors
• Technology Proficiency : Use proprietary technology and Excel efficiently for data management and reporting
• Training and Leadership: Train new team members and lead daily build tasks to maintain project momentum
• Post-Install Training: Conduct training sessions for end users on system use and inventory management
• Inventory Monitoring: Monitor and report inventory levels to ensure timely replenishment

Qualifications:

• Must be self-motivated and driven to succeed and have strong sense of urgency
• Previous experience with supply chain operations, inventory management, and warehousing is a big plus
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Familiarity with Kanban, Six Sigma, Microsoft Excel and/or other data management tools preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time, crouch, push/pull, and lift up to 35lbs
• Flexibility to work non-peak hours for Go-Live Implementation, as needed.
• At the conclusion of engagement in initial location (12 - 18 months), Program Specialist will be asked to relocate to another city.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws. #IND