Senior Business Analyst, Supply Chain Management

Senior Business Analyst, Supply Chain Management

Location:

AUSTIN, TX
Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

The Senior Business Analyst, Supply Chain plays a pivotal role in optimizing supply chain operations across a large, integrated healthcare system. This position collaborates closely with clinical operations, finance, IT, and procurement teams. The analyst transforms complex data into actionable insights to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support strategic decision‑making.

• Leads Business Analysis for Supply Chain Automation Initiatives.
• Evaluates emerging technologies and assesses feasibility for healthcare applications.
• Defines business cases and ROI for automation investments.
• Partners with stakeholders to align automation goals with operational needs.
• Monitors implementation progress and adjusts strategies as needed.
• Collaborates on Future‑State Workflow Design for New Facilities.
• Maps future‑state workflows and identifies process improvements.
• Aligns supply chain design with clinical and administrative priorities.
• Facilitates stakeholder workshops and design sessions.
• Documents and communicates workflow recommendations to leadership.
• Serves as Liaison for System Integration and Vendor Coordination.
• Coordinates integration efforts with Workday Supply Chain Management (SCM).
• Ensures data consistency and system interoperability.
• Manages vendor relationships and performance expectations.
• Supports testing and validation of integrated systems.
• Tracks progress and resolves issues to keep projects on schedule.
• Communicates status updates to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensures alignment with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Translates business needs into functional and technical requirements.
• Documents specifications and use cases for supply chain systems.
• Supports user acceptance testing and training.
• Ensures solutions meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Leads or participates in supply chain‑related projects and pilots.
• Assists in vendor selection, RFP processes, and benchmarking activities.
• Supports ERP upgrades, system testing, and disaster recovery planning.
• Contributes to change management and training efforts related to new technologies, workflows, and supply chain systems.
• Provides backup support for procurement and contracting functions as needed.

• Analytical Thinking – Synthesizes complex data to identify patterns and solutions, builds models to forecast supply needs, evaluates vendor performance metrics, identifies root causes of inefficiencies.
• Business Acumen – Understands healthcare operations and financial drivers, aligns supply decisions with clinical goals, interprets cost implications of sourcing, advises on strategic procurement.
• Process Management – Designs and improves workflows for efficiency, maps supply chain processes, implements automation tools, reduces waste and redundancy.
• Collaboration – Works effectively across departments and teams, facilitates cross‑functional meetings, builds consensus on supply strategies, supports shared goals and initiatives.
• Technical Learning – Quickly learns and applies new systems and tools, masters ERP and analytics platforms, adapts to evolving technologies, applies new tools to improve reporting.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Data Analytics, or related field.
• 5 years of relevant experience in healthcare supply chain or business analytics.
• Supply Chain Expertise – Understanding of supply chain operations, preferably within a healthcare environment.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Equivalent education or experience may be substituted. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Master’s degree in business administration or related field.
• 7 years of experience in healthcare supply chain analytics.
• Familiarity with drone logistics, autonomous delivery systems or warehouse robotics.
• Experience in healthcare compliance and materials management standards.
• Familiarity with Workday, People Soft/Oracle, Net Suite, or similar platforms.
• Experience with strategic sourcing,…