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Inventory Control Analyst

Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota, focused on making a healthy difference in people's lives through patient-centered care and innovative healthcare solutions.

Essentia Health

Employee count: 5000+

Salary: 57k-86k USD

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**Job Description:**The Inventory Control Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the healthcare system by ensuring an adequate supply of medical products and materials, aligning with patient care needs, and minimizing inventory investment. This position is responsible for implementing andmonitoring inventory control procedures, supply planning, and demand forecasting. The Analyst will accurately assess demand activity and adjust inventory levels to reflect demand changes in planning systems. The position works to maintain a high accuracy in forecasting, inventory records, item usage history, and forecasting files. This individual will also serve as a key resource for departments within the healthcare system, providing product and service information and resolving any product-related issues.The Analyst will identify and eliminate inventory discrepancies and workflow issues. This position collaborates closely with logistics, procurement, category management, and hospital or departmental leadership to develop efficient processes that reduces supply disruption and expenditures, improves distribution efficiencies, and supports supply chain activities resulting in improved patient care.Preferred Skills:oKnowledge of healthcare supply chain management including best practices in inventory control, demand forecasting, and supply planning within a healthcare system.oExperience with ERP systems and data analytics tools in inventory management.oAdvanced Microsoft Office Suite Skills.Required Qualifications:o2 to 3 years of experience in analysis with emphasis on inventory management, product/category management, or retail forecasting.oMastery of Supply Chain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)oDemonstrated supply chain experience working in partnership with transportation, distribution, purchasing, supplier management, and/or inventory management.oSolid understanding of Supply & Demand Planning Systems, Master Data and Databases, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)Educational Requirements:Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Transportation, Business or related field**Education Qualifications:**Key Responsibilities:+ Monitor and maintain inventory control procedures tailored to meet the unique needs of a healthcare environment, ensuring adequate supply levels for critical medical products.+ Use supply planning and demand forecasting experience and tools to support healthcare departments, aligning inventory levels with patient care needs while managing costs.+ Reflect demand changes accurately in planning systems to maintain optimal inventory and forecast accuracy.+ Review and release inventory replenishment orders from planning system to Enterprise Resource Planning system.+ Proactively works to mitigate stockout scenarios with appropriate safety stock or product substitution.+ Product change liaison that works cross-functionally to implement and communicate product changes while maintaining appropriate inventory and timeline to support the product conversion.+ Participates in return and recall processes ensuring inventory changes are processed timely for accuracy and patient safety.+ Ensure high data accuracy in inventory records, item usage history, and forecasting files to support healthcare service continuity.+ Works to understand and offset adjustments or discrepancies in inventory counts or workflow issues in both warehouse and off-site healthcare locations.+ Analyzes data to assess inventory health, assist with departmental inventory recommendations, troubleshoot inventory anomalies, and other research as needed.+ Collaborate with logistics, procurement, category management, and healthcare leadership to create effective inventory processes that enhance supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.+ Assists with onsite operational projects, as needed.**Licensure/Certification Qualifications:**Current certification from Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), International Society of Logistics (SOLE), Association for Supply Chain Management (NCMA), Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF), Project Management Institute (PMI), or Institute for Process Excellence (IpX) preferred.Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we're committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000.**Job Location:** Essentia Health Distribution Center**Shift Rotation:** Day Rotation (United States of America)**Shift Start/End:** 8:00 AM/4:30 PM**Hours Per Pay Period:** 80**Compensation Range:** $27.57 - $41.36 / hour**Union:****FTE:** 1**Weekends:****Call Obligations:****Sign On Bonus:**It is our policy to afford EEO to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, family medical history, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, military service or veteran status, culture, socio-economic status, status with regard to public assistance, and other factors not related to qualifications, including employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other category as defined by law.

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At Essentia Health, a profound commitment to advancing healthcare through innovation and compassionate service defines our core mission. We are revolutionizing patient care across Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota by integrating cutting-edge technology with a patient-centered philosophy. Our organization is at the forefront of developing and implementing innovative rural healthcare models, ensuring that even the most remote communities have access to high-quality, affordable medical services. Through comprehensive data analysis and a relentless pursuit of clinical excellence, Essentia Health is enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiencies. We are recognized as a technology leader, ranking in the top 1% of nearly 48,000 organizations for technology excellence in analytics, data management, population health, infrastructure, and patient engagement, as noted by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).

Essentia Health is pioneering the transition to value-based care, a transformative approach focused on preventing illness, improving health outcomes, and managing costs effectively. This involves leveraging sophisticated electronic medical record systems to ensure coordinated and connected care, breaking down barriers and enhancing the patient experience. Our dedication to innovation extends to specialized medical fields such as cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, and pediatrics, where we continuously seek and apply groundbreaking treatments and technologies. Furthermore, our commitment to the communities we serve is exemplified by initiatives like the 'Resourceful' program, which connects individuals with essential free and reduced-cost services, earning national recognition. Through strategic partnerships, such as our collaboration with the University of Minnesota to envision an 'all-Minnesota health system solution,' we are actively shaping the future of healthcare, striving to create a more sustainable, accessible, and high-performing system for all.

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