Responsible for directly maintaining the integrity and capacity of the following Lawson ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) modules: Inventory Control; Requisition; Purchasing; Warehouse; Mobile Supply-Chain. Responsible for maintenance and development of VFA spendManager Capital Spend Management and VFA Facility Capital Planning Management software systems. Facilitated gathering and documentation of end-user requirements. Responsible for planning and performing systems testing for assigned change requests, patches and upgrades. Built design documents based on meetings with developers and end-users. Analyzed and documented current business processes and made process improvement recommendations. Managed, maintained, and supported corporate wide interfaces within systems. Maintained Business Unit specific information and configured the system based on business needs. Managed small to medium sized ERP related projects and contributed as a subject matter expert for assigned modules. Worked to continuously improve the capability of ERP system modules. Provided leadership and assistance to other ERP Business Analysts to improve the functionality of the ERP system as a whole. Developed and maintained data warehousing and access via Crystal Reports, MS Access, MS SharePoint, and Lawson Business Intelligence. Provided custom queries, reports, and analysis to corporate leadership.

Developed and maintained required system training materials and documentation for Materials Management and other applications as requested. Designed training methods for web based and classroom environments, provided user training materials and evaluated training results for future improvements. Served as a backup to support spendManager and Lawson production and ERP analysts. Evaluated and identified prerequisite training needs and provided or recommended appropriate training. Participated in system upgrades with application analysts to expand system and process knowledge. Developed and implemented communication plans for system updates, training requirements, and problem tickets.

Had purchasing responsibility to manage medical-surgical commodities. Provided strategic and functional sourcing direction. Functioned as the major conduit for product issues to include researching, negotiating, substituting, pricing, sourcing, product conversions, as well as liability issues and their resolution. Worked with Product Sourcing/Standards Teams to help define and implement product and/or service standards. Managed the relationship between the vendor and customers and established metrics for vendor performance. Controlled vendor access with potential internal customers and, conversely, ensured internal customer compliance with GHC product/service standards. Secured and evaluated data, made proposals to more effectively manage the business and facilitates decision making in a cross-functional team environment. Provided problem-resolution for customers and vendors. Facilitated credits and invoice reconciliation transactions.

Coordinated and supervised regional Materials Management 24/7 operation and staff in multiple Group Health facilities. Managed Group Health's day-to-day standardized medical and office supply needs and equipment acquisition. Managed the supply acquisition and distribution systems and maintained a standardized system to control supply expenses via PAR stocking adequate levels of supplies. Partnered with customers to assure good communication by being the on-site resident expert for supply-chain management. Supported infection control and emergency preparedness initiatives. Supervised Materials Management staff.

Managed Group Health's day-to-day standardized medical and office supply needs and equipment acquisition for Eastside Hospital inpatient services. Managed the supply acquisition and distribution systems and maintained a standardized system to control supply expenses via PAR stocking adequate levels of supplies. Partnered with customers to assure good communication by being the on-site resident expert for supply-chain management. Supported infection control and emergency preparedness initiatives. Supervised Materials Management staff.

Responsible for creating and tracking purchase orders with external vendors. Assisted internal staff with ordering of medical and operations supplies. Coordinated purchasing activities with clinical staff, internal warehousing, and vendors. Ensured accuracy of purchasing data. Acted as point of contact for cooperative wide material management activities.

Coordinated hospital warehouse staff. Responsible for stocking medical units at Group Health Central Hospital. Inventoried, picked, and distributed medical supplies to supply areas. Assisted clinical staff with ordering medical, operational, and office supplies.

Responsible for stocking medical units at Group Health Central and Eastside Hospital. Inventoried, picked, and distributed medical supplies to supply areas. Assisted clinical staff with ordering medical, operational, and office supplies.

Supervised all phases of production of physical therapy finger splints. Assured quality control and scheduling compliance. Trained staff in production methods. Assured safety of work areas.