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.