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.