Business Process Analyst

BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYST – SUPPLY CHAIN

• LOCATION: San Diego, CA – Onsite
• SCHEDULE: Standard Working Hours
• DURATION: 4-Month Contract
• PAY: 40-45 USD per hour

In this role, you will support day-to-day supply chain operations for clinical laboratory activities, ensuring materials and patient samples are available and delivered on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting daily supply chain execution for laboratory operations.
• Monitoring material availability, order status, and delivery timelines.
• Coordinating with Planning, Inventory, Logistics, Quality, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Supporting cost-saving initiatives and other supply chain projects.
• Identifying and resolving purchasing, receiving, invoice, and delivery discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate material master data and following up on material change requests.
• Monitoring open purchase orders and expediting delayed orders when necessary.
• Tracking inbound patient samples and coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners to resolve delivery issues.
• Communicating material status, supply risks, delays, and constraints to key stakeholders.
• Ensuring supply chain activities align with clinical laboratory procedures and applicable CLIA/CAP standards.

• Coordinate material ordering activities and monitor order status through completion.
• Follow up with suppliers and internal stakeholders regarding delayed or incomplete orders.
• Expedite materials when necessary and upscale supply issues that may impact laboratory operations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving purchasing, receiving, invoices, and deliveries.
• Maintain accurate material master data within applicable systems.
• Track and coordinate completion of material change requests within the ILS quality system.
• Partner with Quality teams to support updates to supply chain and quality-related documentation.
• Monitor inbound patient sample shipments and address delivery issues.
• Communicate supply risks and material availability issues to Planning, Inventory, and Operations teams.
• Support cost-saving and process-improvement initiatives.
• Ensure activities are performed in accordance with applicable clinical laboratory procedures and CLIA/CAP standards.
• Perform other supply chain-related duties as assigned based on business needs.

• Strong understanding of supply chain processes and operations.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, inventory, logistics, or material management.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to monitor multiple orders, projects, and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to identify, elevate, and resolve supply issues.
• Experience working with suppliers and external logistics partners.
• Familiarity with ERP systems;
  SAP experience is a plus
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• Understanding of clinical laboratory procedures and CLIA/CAP standards is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of supply chain-related experience.
• Procurement or purchasing experience preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience supporting laboratory, healthcare, life sciences, or regulated environments is preferred.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers preferred.

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