Manager, Inventory Control

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.
What you’ll do:
Supervise, direct, and coordinate with the inventory, receiving and supply chain associates and coordinators about receiving, counting, lot control, deploying, etc.
Assist in development and maintenance of kanban inventory control system for systematic deployment of inventory to the labs from main stockrooms
Lead inventory count process, review outcomes of inventory discrepancies and compile for cross-functional review
Recommend and develop process improvements related to FEFO deployment
Assist in development of barcode scanning solution for stockrooms
Own the further development of inventory acceptance process documentation for consumables per regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain plan for cycle counting protocol following ABC classification
Monitor space requirements and own action plans for expanding capacity required - space, freezers, etc. or recommendations on alternatives
Supervisory responsibility to undertake or recommend the following employment actions: hiring, termination, corrective action or performance reviews
Assist QC in monitoring and relocating highest value items to mitigate risk
Own documentation and system information around any special storage requirements or certificates required for each item and laboratory supply documents in QMS system
Coordinate with laboratory staff members to understand high usage variances
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, operations or related field
At least 5+ years in supply chain or inventory management including at least 1 year in a leadership role within a team
Proficient with inventory scanning software, databases, and systems
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets spreadsheet functionality
Ability to work independently and coordinate information from several departments
Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency
Impeccable organizational skills, integrity and attention to detail
Highly Desirable:
Experience working in an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite
APICS, lean, six-sigma certification(s) are a plus
Minnesota Pay Range: $75,000-$85,000
The expected salary range may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.