Supply Chain Optimization Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop logistics solutions for potential prime vendor customers.
• Assess the customer’s logistical requirements and match those to operational abilities.
• Discuss enhancements and alternatives for both internal and external distribution.
• Assist Local DC Operations and at times local Sales team through the Prime Vendor account go-live process.
• Help local branch setup, train, and process initial orders.
• Implement required logistics and branch coordination for new PV deals.
• Reply to questions in RFPs related to Operational and Logistical capabilities.
• Work with appropriate area sales team and management to ensure continuity of customer relationships and profitability.
• Help to identify best practices existing in the field and cataloging those into a database for future use.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Business, or related technical field
• At least 2 years of Supply Chain experience
• Healthcare IDN, GPO or Corporate Account experience
• Ability to travel 50-75% of the time
• APICS Certification (CPIM, CSCP) preferred
• Six Sigma/Lean Training preferred
• ERP experience