Job ID Number

R3294

Employment Type

Full time

Worksite Flexibility

Remote

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Public Health Investigator ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience understanding infant formula and excellent interpersonal skills, and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Public Health Investigator to coordinate all infant formula direct ship activities, maintain USDA-required cost containment contract, and provide technical assistance to Vendor Liaisons across the state. This position will be full-time contract and remote.

What You’ll Do

Manage all inventory, product availability, and shipping arrangements for direct ship infant formula and ensure that all deliveries are completed and delivered successfully

Communication with direct ship warehouse, formula manufacturers, USDA, and additional stakeholders to ensure adequate infant formula stock for families

Coordinate with Business Team to ensure that invoicing is accurate, and representative of orders placed, maintaining appropriate funding levels in direct ship purchase orders. Maintain all direct ship records appropriately

Participate in all aspects of infant formula cost containment RFP, bid, and contract procurement to provide a vendor perspective along with members from the Nutrition Team, Business Team, and Special Projects Coordinator

Provide continued technical assistance and guidance to Vendor Liaisons across the state to ensure that vendor relationships are maintained, families are educated in EBT usage, and vendor-related activities are consistent throughout Indiana

Assess and resolve issues relating to local agency formula issues

Work with Nutrition Team to determine availability of products on Formulary and communicate to local agencies and vendors about formula needs across Indiana

Create policies, safety procedures, risk management policy, and supply chain processes as needed to increase logistical efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Assist in the development of and participate in annual vendor training

Serve on Formula Committee

Support and promote all vendor activities

Performs other duties as assigned

What You'll Need

Required:

Ability to multitask

Strong independent decision-making skills

Ability to utilize computer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data

Ability to understand infant formula and WEN queries to help vendors improve shelf inventory

Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork orientation

Attention to detail

Confident decision-making skills, leaderships skills, and organization

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

At least one year’s experience in program coordination

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Work, PowerPoint)

Extensive knowledge of program methodology and regulations

Strong ability to identify problems or needs in local agency operations, determine solutions, and provide constructive feedback

Able to work well under pressure and shifting priorities, independently and as a team member

Maintain positive relationships with State and local agency staff, employees, and partner organizations

Physical Demands

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state and local standards

Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

It is the policy of CAI not to discriminate against any employee or applicant due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. It is also the policy of CAI to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Employees and applicants of CAI will not be subject to harassment due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or being a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.