Inventory Control Manager - Lab & Supply Chain

Tempus; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Tempus is seeking a Manager, Inventory Control in Minneapolis to supervise inventory, receiving and lab supply flow. You will lead a team, develop kanban deployment from stockrooms and ensure accurate counts and FEFO compliance.

You will also drive process improvements, barcode scanning initiatives, and regulatory documentation in a fast-paced, precise environment with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.

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.
• Experience working in an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite.
• APICS, lean, six-sigma certification(s) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Inventory management

Leadership

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain, operations or related field

Tools

Inventory scanning software

Databases

Google Sheets

Job description

Tempus is seeking a Manager, Inventory Control in Minneapolis to supervise inventory, receiving and lab supply flow. You will lead a team, develop kanban deployment from stockrooms and ensure accurate counts and FEFO compliance.

You will also drive process improvements, barcode scanning initiatives, and regulatory documentation in a fast-paced, precise environment with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.