Supply Chain and Manufacturing Business Analyst
Title : Principal Supply Chain and Manufacturing Business Analyst
Location : Santa Clara, CA (Hybrid- 2 Days / Week Onsite)
Duration : Full-Time
Position Overview :
As a Principal Supply Chain and Manufacturing Business Analyst, you will play a crucial role in optimizing our supply chain and manufacturing processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with business objectives.
You will be responsible for analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance overall performance.
This role requires a deep understanding of supply chain and manufacturing principles, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Essential Job Functions :
- Proficiency in business analysis techniques, including requirements elicitation, documentation.
- Experience with testing methodologies, tools, and practices, including test planning, test case development, execution, and defect tracking.
- Actively contribute to improving and standardizing the business analysis processes within the organization.
- Work closely with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to ensure that IT projects meet all relevant requirements and obtain necessary approvals.
- Document and communicate test results, compliance findings, and recommendations to stakeholders as needed.
- Assess existing IT systems and applications used within the supply chain and manufacturing functions.
- Identify opportunities for system integration, automation, and enhancement to improve data visibility, process efficiency, and decision-making capabilities
- Work closely with IT development teams and external vendors to implement and deploy IT solutions for supply chain and manufacturing.
- Ensure that solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.Analyze supply chain and manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redesign processes, streamline workflows, and eliminate inefficiencies.
- Basic MedTech experience to support compliance activities related to ISO 13485, ISO 9001, FDA and GDPR regulations.
- Partner with third party vendors, ensure timely resolution of issues and timely delivery.
- Address user issues / concerns in a professional / timely manner and ensure end-user satisfaction.
Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Informatics, Health Information Management, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the healthcare industry.
- Proficiency in IT systems and technologies relevant to supply chain and manufacturing, such as ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), MES systems, SCADA systems, and business intelligence tools.
- Experience with testing and validation of healthcare IT systems, including EHRs, medical devices, and clinical software applications.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with a keen attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
- Continuous Improvement mindset with superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience working in a SCRUM or Agile environment desirable.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.