University of Texas at Austin
Senior Business Analyst, Supply Chain Management
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Senior Business Analyst, Supply Chain Management
Location: AUSTIN, TX
Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest Start Date: Immediately
Purpose 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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, PeopleSoft/Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
Experience with strategic sourcing, value analysis, and clinical collaboration.
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
Required: None.
Preferred: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), Certified Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), Six Sigma or Lean Certification, PMP (Project Management Professional), Workday Supply Chain Management.
Salary Range Salary: $90,000 depending on qualifications.
Working Conditions Standard office equipment. Repetitive use of a keyboard. May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Required Materials
Resume/CV.
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
Letter of interest.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an … complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Purpose 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.
Responsibilities
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.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
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.
Required Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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, PeopleSoft/Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
Experience with strategic sourcing, value analysis, and clinical collaboration.
Licenses, Registrations or Certifications
Required: None.
Preferred: Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), Certified Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM), Six Sigma or Lean Certification, PMP (Project Management Professional), Workday Supply Chain Management.
Salary Range Salary: $90,000 depending on qualifications.
Working Conditions Standard office equipment. Repetitive use of a keyboard. May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.
Required Materials
Resume/CV.
3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor.
Letter of interest.
Employment Eligibility Regular staff have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an … complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin use E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197.
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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