Analyst, Supply Chain Job in Atlanta, Georgia US
Analyst, Supply Chain
No matter what your job title, the work you do at Kaiser Permanente Georgia supports the health and well-being of our Atlanta-area members. That's because each of us-from our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-shares a commitment to providing the best possible care experience. Come build a rewarding career in an environment that supports your success. Join us and put your beliefs into practice. The Supply Chain Analyst assists in the support, development, and use of the Materials Management Information System, and related applications, to enhance business processes, increase efficiencies, and create value within the Supply Chain. He/She provides Supply Chain metrics, data and information with which to make sound business decisions, and meet various audit control requirements. The Analyst supports multiple business functions and processes for the region. Essential Functions: - Consults with staff and clients to determine information management needs and requirements. Provides data, reports, and metrics to Materials Management and other selected departments to support operational and business decisions. Analyzes data to support Supply Chain and Accounts Payable activity, and assists in the research and reconciliation of various transactions. - Acts as Business Application Owner Designee (BAOD) for the MMIS system to ensure that appropriate business controls, including system access, are in place and effective. Maintains system access databases, coordinates provisioning and de-provisioning, and prepares quarterly access reviews. Provides the necessary evidence and background for various audit requirements to satisfy Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and Segregation of Duties (SOD) controls. - Provides user support and maintenance for Materials Management Information System (MMIS) software applications (IRCS and One-Link). With Program Office IT support, the Supply Chain Analyst tests upgrades, communicates changes, resolves issues, and coordinates the Service Level Agreement (SLA). Recommends changes or enhancements to support Materials Management and Supply Chain initiatives. - Provides direction, guidance, and support for selected clients relating to Supply Chain processes and systems. Maintains eCommerce portals for vendors and suppliers. Coordinates EDI and Host Fax set-up and maintenance. Recommends improvements in business practices and procedures relating to the systems being used. - Acts as Procurement Card (P- Card) administrator for the region. The P-Card administrator is the liaison between KP and the bank in all matters relating to company issued credit cards. The administrator processes applications, establishes card limits, collects receipts and information, conducts audits, prepares reports, and educates users in the appropriate use of credit cards. - Maintains the Delegation of Authority (DOA) database for the region. Processes applications, obtains approvals, and ensures appropriate alignment and consistency within the MMIS system. Responds to various audit requests for information. - Conducts research for vendor screening and authorization as needed. Responds to requests from the Compliance and Legal departments. - Manages small projects. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity using judgment within defined practices and procedures. - Provides periodic work guidance and direction to users of the MMIS (IRCS and One-Link) system as needed. Requirements