This position is recognized as a subject matter expert, working closely with business users to implement key solutions. Responsible for navigating the wealth of data and turning it into actionable information to deliver affordable, valued patient care and services. Actively identify business problems and recommends solutions for our customers. Understands how data is turned into information and how that knowledge supports and enables key business processes. Works directly with business leaders providing consultation and support in the development, analysis, interpretation and management of complex internal and external data sources. Draws on expertise in quantitative analysis, health care processes, prepares reports, provides analytical commentary and educates analytical concepts in an understandable and actionable manner. Has an in-depth knowledge of the business and an interest in going beyond the obvious to deliver value-add insights. Assist with integrating analytics within all aspects of the digital supply chain. Utilize critical thinking skills to problem solve, formulate solutions and make data-driven recommendations.
Primary functions:
Building Relationships: Identifies stakeholders and builds appropriate relationships. Is trusted to deal with stakeholder planning and daily interactions. 
Supply Chain Costs 
Assess sources of supply and costs using detailed supply chain costing approaches. Reduces total cost and/or risk while promoting sustainability, innovation, and quality throughout the supply chain.
Supply Chain Analytics 
Works in a cross-functional team to provide analytic support for senior managers and directors. Collaborates with stakeholders to establish KPIs for network. Has expertise in the methods used to analyze data and knowledge of supply chain data types, topics, and approaches. Develops and expands business reporting to make tactical decisions while identifying opportunities and threats. 
Systems and Technology
Experience with supply chain systems and tools and the knowledge to utilize them according to the needs organization. Makes suggestions on the design and application of technology and data. Uses advanced analytic, business intelligence, and visualization tools to synthesize and communicate information. 
Project Management
Manages the delivery small to mid-level projects using current project management techniques. Has hands-on experience in working with others on supply chain management projects. Uses project management approaches when completing own tasks.
Quality Improvement 
Develops and implements quality improvement plans that include cost/benefit analysis. Applies continuous improvement methodologies to reduce cost and improve quality. Uses critical thinking and problem solving to identify opportunities and deliver solutions.

Ability to travel to one of the destination sites (Rochester, MN,  Jacksonville, FL or Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ) at least three times annually.

Requires a bachelor's degree in appropriate field of study and minimum of 4 years of relevant experience including experience with business intelligence, data visualizations, and analytic models OR H.S./GED with 8 years’ relevant experience. A master's degree may be substituted for 2 years experience. Predictive and prescriptive analytics knowledge and experience is helpful
Programming and data mining experience is helpful
Experience with modern reporting and analytic tools preferred
Strong project management experience including mapping as-is and to-be business processes
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as lean and six sigma
Understanding of health care industry, and associated key quality performance drivers, regulatory requirements, and the latest industry developments in analytics or demonstrated commitment and/or desire to learn is required
Relevant certifications related to supply chain, data and analytics, project management, or continuous improvement preferred.