PeopleSoft Supply Chain Analyst

People Soft Supply Chain 

Houston, TX – Hybrid Role 

Position Summary

The Senior Supply Chain Systems Analyst serves as the liaison between Supply Chain Operations, Clinical Departments, and Information Technology to optimize healthcare supply chain processes, item management, and system functionality.

This role is responsible for analyzing business requirements, supporting PeopleSoft Supply Chain applications, managing product and item master data, and leading projects that improve operational efficiency, clinical effectiveness, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of healthcare supply chain operations, physician preference cards, clinical workflows, PeopleSoft Supply Chain processes, and project implementation methodologies.

The analyst will work with multi-disciplinary teams to streamline business processes, support strategic initiatives, and ensure accurate product data management across the health system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supply Chain Systems & Process Management

Support and optimize PeopleSoft Supply Chain applications, including item management, purchasing, inventory, and related business processes.

Analyze existing workflows and recommend improvements to increase operational efficiency and data accuracy.

Serve as the subject matter expert for item master management, product attributes, and supply chain data governance.

Collaborate with Supply Chain, Finance, Clinical Operations, and IT teams to identify and resolve system and process issues.

Develop reports, dashboards, and analytical tools to support operational decision-making.

Clinical Supply Chain Integration

Partner with clinical departments to support physician preference card optimization and standardization efforts.

Evaluate product utilization, item substitutions, and clinical supply requirements.

Ensure alignment between clinical workflow requirements and supply chain system configuration.

Facilitate communication between clinicians, supply chain personnel, and technology teams during implementations and optimization initiatives.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Utilize advanced Excel and analytical tools to perform data analysis, forecasting, trend identification, and operational reporting.

Analyze inventory utilization, purchasing patterns, contract compliance, and product standardization opportunities.

Prepare reports and presentations for leadership to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Maintain data integrity and consistency across supply chain systems.

Project Management & Implementation

Lead or participate in supply chain and clinical systems implementation projects.

Gather business requirements, document workflows, and coordinate testing activities.

Develop project plans, monitor milestones, and track project deliverables.

Coordinate system enhancements, upgrades, and integrations across departments.

Provide project status updates and communicate risks, issues, and mitigation strategies to stakeholders.

Vendor & Contract Management Support

Support supply chain technology integrations with external partners such as GHX, Premier, and other group purchasing organizations (GPOs).

Maintain knowledge of product attributes, contract pricing, and vendor data requirements.

Assist in evaluating new technologies, system enhancements, and process improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Healthcare related field, Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, or a related field.

Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Experience

5+ years of healthcare supply chain, healthcare information systems, or related business analyst experience.

Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Supply Chain applications and processes.

Experience supporting clinical and operational stakeholders within a healthcare environment.

Experience leading or supporting system implementations, upgrades, or process improvement initiatives.

Experience with project management methodologies and tools.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, and data analysis techniques.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of healthcare supply chain operations and materials management.

Understanding of physician preference cards and clinical product utilization processes.

Knowledge of GHX, Premier, GPO contracting structures, and healthcare product data management.

Ability to communicate effectively with clinical, operational, and technical stakeholders.

Strong organizational and project management skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Experience working with multidisciplinary teams to achieve organizational objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ERP modernization or supply chain transformation initiatives.

Experience with healthcare analytics, reporting tools, or business intelligence platforms.

Knowledge of item master governance and product standardization practices.

Prior experience within an integrated healthcare delivery network or academic medical center.