Supply Chain Process Transformation Specialist

Job Description

Join UChicago Medicine as a Supply Chain Process Transformation Specialist in the Supply Chain Transformation Department
. This opportunity is a flexible remote position that would require travel to Hyde Park depending on tasks  Supply Chain Department seeks a highly motivated Specialist to assist in the redesign of the supply chain processes including implementation of JIT and Kanban.

In this role, the Specialist will use lean management techniques to assist in the redesign of the supply chain processes including implementation of JIT and Kanban. Reporting to the Manager, Systems and Process Engineering, this position will have responsibility for assisting in the redesign and implementation of campus‑wide logistical programs to reduce cycle times and improve material flow and inventory accuracy.

• Conduct supply‑chain process improvement activities and events using appropriate tools and techniques such as 5S, Standard Work, Managing for Daily Improvement, Value Stream/Process Flow Mapping and Pull System/Kanban.
• Work directly with supply‑chain area managers to implement process transformation within the supply chain to reduce cycle times, including, but not limited to, linen redesign, JIT implementation, dock‑to‑point‑of‑use material flow and inventory accuracy improvement, and assist in the implementation of a point‑of‑use supply system.
• Key team member in the design of a campus‑wide logistical program; assist in coordination of logistical planning and implementation of processes to improve and enhance material flow.
• Demonstrate ability to work closely with nursing and procedural areas to implement supply redesign and to ensure all clinical supply needs are being met while reducing on‑hand inventory value.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training acquired via work experience or education.
• Masters preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of previous job‑related experience in supply chain.
• High level of adaptability and interpersonal skills.

• Four or more years of prior project management and process improvement experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to work with imperfect or incomplete data sets, make sound assumptions, and drive actionable insights.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to translate complex data into clear, compelling narratives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship‑building abilities across all organizational levels, with demonstrated success in gaining buy‑in for change initiatives.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Shift: Days (8am – 5:00pm)
• Office
  
  Location:
  
  Hyde Park (In‑office required a minimum of 3 days a week)
• Department:
  Supply Chain Transformation Department
• CBA Code:
  Non‑Union

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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu…