[Remote] Healthcare Consulting Manager - Supply Chain

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Huron is a consulting firm that helps healthcare organizations drive growth and enhance performance. They are seeking a Healthcare Consulting Manager - Supply Chain to lead initiatives in procurement and supply chain operations, utilizing data analytics to improve efficiency and reduce costs while mentoring junior staff.ResponsibilitiesLead initiatives to streamline procurement, inventory management, and distribution processes, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of medical supplies and equipmentUtilize data analytics to identify trends, forecast demand, and drive continuous improvement in supply chain operations, enhancing overall efficiency and reducing costsEffective and efficient organization and planning skills with the proven ability to manage complex multi-workstream performance improvement projects or multiple concurrent client engagements, while delegating and overseeing the work of junior team membersProven analytical and critical thinking skills required to synthesize complex data sets and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and trends to implement recommendations resulting in measurable performance improvement and successful organizational changeImpactful and professional written and verbal communication skills; ability to set clear project team direction, develop key deliverables, escalate risks, and influence key stakeholders inclusive of client and internal senior leadershipAbility to collaborate with team members and client counterparts to understand business challenges, adapt implementation methodologies and approaches to ensure results align with client’s business objectivesTeam leadership experience including building talent, training, supervising, coaching/mentoring, and providing feedback through performance managementEmployees are required to follow utilization set by practice and expectations and it is the employees' responsibility to manage thisRequired to complete all assigned instructed courses and compliance trainingsSkillsLead initiatives to streamline procurement, inventory management, and distribution processes, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of medical supplies and equipmentUtilize data analytics to identify trends, forecast demand, and drive continuous improvement in supply chain operations, enhancing overall efficiency and reducing costsEffective and efficient organization and planning skills with the proven ability to manage complex multi-workstream performance improvement projects or multiple concurrent client engagements, while delegating and overseeing the work of junior team membersProven analytical and critical thinking skills required to synthesize complex data sets and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and trends to implement recommendations resulting in measurable performance improvement and successful organizational changeImpactful and professional written and verbal communication skills; ability to set clear project team direction, develop key deliverables, escalate risks, and influence key stakeholders inclusive of client and internal senior leadershipAbility to collaborate with team members and client counterparts to understand business challenges, adapt implementation methodologies and approaches to ensure results align with client's business objectivesTeam leadership experience including building talent, training, supervising, coaching/mentoring, and providing feedback through performance managementEmployees are required to follow utilization set by practice and expectations and it is the employees' responsibility to manage thisRequired to complete all assigned instructed courses and compliance trainingsBachelor's degree requiredThe ability to travel based on client, enterprise, or project needs is an essential function of this role. While travel requirements may vary based on business need, the current average travel in the Healthcare practice is less than 50%, annuallyExcellent communication skills – oral and written – and the interpersonal skills needed to quickly establish relationships of trust and collaborationThe ability to train and participate in the professional development of Huron staff in both project management and technical dimensionsProficient in Microsoft office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)Direct Supervisory ExperienceUS Work Authorization requiredRelevant hospital operations experience directing a department and/or team-based projects with a focus on process re-engineering/performance improvement initiatives and change management, ORProject leadership and workplan management experience within a consulting firm setting with a focus on cost of care, workforce management, and/or supply chain servicesSpecific experience in cost and expense management within administrative and corporate functionsExpertise managing cost structures and improving operational workflows within post-acute settings (e.g., SNF, long-term care, home health, rehab)Seeking specific clinical leadership experience in multiple and varied care settings with a focus on care delivery optimization and redesign, talent strategy to include workforce planning, and promoting innovative digital strategies to improve careBenefitsHuron’s annual incentive compensation programHuron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programsCompany OverviewHuron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with organizations to solve complex challenges and achieve ambitious goals. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.huronconsultinggroup.com.