Logistics Supply Chain Associate

Essen Health Care is a growing community healthcare network provides
high quality, compassionate, and accessible medical care to some of the most vulnerable and
under-served residents of New York State. Guided by a ‘population health’ model of care, Essen
has five integrated clinical divisions offering services in primary & specialty offices, urgent care
centers, and nursing homes, as well as house calls for home bound patients; all clinical services
are also offered via telehealth. Our Care Management division supports patient-centered care
through care coordination, complex care management and helping address health-related social
needs.
Founded in 1999, Essen provides care in all five boroughs of New York City, with a primary
focus in the Bronx. Staffed by over 300 primary and specialty care physicians and advanced
clinicians, Essen Health Care is one of the largest, most comprehensive private medical groups in
New York City. Essen maintains a Clinical Information Services team that maintains our
enterprise-wide electronic medical record system, data repository, clinical analytics and
population health capabilities. Our Community Services teams creates and sustains relationship
with community organizations and agencies and health plans.
Essen is dedicated to ensuring the quality of care for all patients and has been designated ‘Level
3 Patient Centered Medical Home’ by the National Committee for Quality Assurance. Essen has
won awards for its patient care innovations and recently launched Intention Health Ventures to
develop and commercialize our technology innovations.

The Logistics Supply Chain Associate will have a strong understanding of the warehouse
processes and demonstrate adept procurement ability. The ideal candidate will excel at customer
service and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. The Logistics
Associate will have strong listening and negotiating skills that are adept at communicating
effectively with team members, vendors, and contractors. The Logistics Supply Chain Associate
will develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of the company as well as its vendors and their
products. Strong ability to read, write, speak, and see is required. Ownership of initiating
contract conversations with Logistics Management and vendors.

Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors for best pricing on supplies and equipment.
 Manages and documents all equipment ordered by department.
Organize warehouse supplies and pick/ deliver orders.
Prepping and stowing inventory physically and digitally.

Assist with scheduling meetings with vendors and external stakeholders.
Demonstrate ability to improve processes end-to-end.

Ensure all vendor contacts up to date on Master roster.
Determine suitable warranty terms and make educated recommendations to requestors for approval.
Order supplies through Envi as per departmental guidelines.
Investigate, intervene, and provide guidance on order requests.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple inquiries from vendors and team members at once.
Escalate Pos as needed to appropriate approver.
Collaborate on site initiatives and weekly site visits with various stakeholders (Travel required throughout the Bronx
& Queens)
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

4 Year Degree preferred but not required (Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations Management)

1-2 years demonstrated Procurement/Supply Chain experience
Proficient with Google Suite (Email, Calendar, Drive, & Excel Sheets)
APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), APICS Certified in Logistics, Transportation & Distribution
(CLTD), APICS Certified in Planning and Inventory Management (CPIM) preferred but not required
Must be a strategic and creative thinker, solution oriented, open and welcoming to change, comfortable working in
group settings, have an ability to handle multiple projects, meet tight deadlines.

ESSEN HEALTH CARE IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Essen Health care is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we seek candidates who
desire to work in and serve an ethnically diverse population