Senior Associate - Supply Chain

• Determine client needs in terms of the engagement statement of work

• Lead, complete and provide quality assurance over data analyses

• Interpret data analyses, form initial recommendations and develop potential solutions for consideration

• Develop deliverables and presentation materials for various audiences

• Assist in risk identification and mitigation

• Manage workstream economics and project management

• Assist in the implementation of recommended improvements

• Meet project timelines and work with clients to obtain their “buy-in” to their team’s work products

• Maintain utilization targets for client billable projects.

• Create value through meaningful participation to grow and enrich the Practice as a whole or the individual Service Area within the Practice.

• Obtain data, execute/direct/oversee analyses, initiate interpretations, conclusions and prepare written, graphic and verbal presentations of analytics and recommendations for team leadership review.

• Perform quality assurance on assigned workstream deliverables and on deliverables of staff assigned to them for mentorship or oversight on client related or internal projects.

• Assist in determining client needs by effectively participating in client interviews and summarizing findings and observations.

• Effectively execute on project plans in alignment with Statement of Works.

• Effectively engage with clients in a professional and responsible manner representing Coker and our work in an ethical manner.

• Leads project workstreams where appropriate

• Complete assigned work as requested by team leadership to accomplish the Statement of Work including all analytics, reports, implementation processes with the client, etc.

• Participate in project management related activities as assigned.

• Manage the budget and expenses for their assigned workstream or project.

• Participate in risk and issue identification and mitigation along with the project leadership team.

• Participate in practice development activities.

• Participate in methodology and tool development within their Service Area.

• Actively listens for market opportunities on current engagements and networks and communicates potential leads to leadership.

• Complete training requirements on an annual basis as requested.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university – Required

• Master’s degree and/or additional certifications (MBA, ASA, ABV, CVA, CFA, CPA, etc.) - Preferred

• 4 years applicable experience in Supply Chain, Health Systems Finance, Operations (clinical, support or operations), Pharmacy, Operational or Strategic Consulting, Strategic Planning or Decision Support Analytics – Required

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient in Excel, Tableau, PowerPoint and has familiarity with Business Intelligence Tools

• Able to conduct thorough and relevant analyses and oversee and mentor others in the production of client deliverables

• Coordinate and deliver effective presentations (verbal and written) to client audiences to communicate project outcomes, recommendations, and strategy

• Able to manage their time effectively and the time of others on their workstream as needed

• Able to lead workstreams, including staff and work effort

• Able to quality assure other people’s work

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Able to exercise good judgement as to when to make decisions versus consult with leadership

• Must be highly motivated, self-sufficient, perceptive and high-energy

• Must have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise mature judgement

SUPPLY CHAIN PERFORMANCE TRANSFORMATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to provide analytical and general knowledge support on sourcing and contracting initiatives, including providing detailed analytics for clinical supply and purchased services margin improvement initiatives.

• Ability to manage and support clinical supply or purchased services initiatives with some support and oversight.

• Ability to manage and/or fully support complex RFx (Request for Quote, Information, or Proposal) processes.

TRAVEL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• This position requires travel 70% or more

• Candidates with actual healthcare Supply Chain provider, GPO or Distributor experience are preferred