Inventory Manager

McKesson; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

McKesson is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Manager to lead inventory operations in a healthcare 3PL distribution center. This role ensures inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, product integrity, and operational excellence while managing a team of Inventory Supervisors, Team Leads, and Inventory Specialists.

The position partners with Operations, Quality, Customer Care, and Client Services to optimize processes, resolve complex issues, and drive continuous improvement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience including leadership.
• Experience leading inventory control, warehouse operations, or distribution center teams.
• Experience using WMS/ERP and inventory reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Inventory Supervisors, Team Leads, and Inventory Specialists to achieve KPIs.
• Manage cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, investigations, and adjustments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA requirements and audit readiness.
• Monitor inventory metrics and drive continuous improvement in accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Client Services, and customers on inventory strategy.

Skills

Team Leadership

Inventory Control

Cycle Counts

WMS

ERP Systems

Power BI

Analytics

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Tools

WMS software

ERP systems

Job description

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.

What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.

About the Role (Job Summary)

McKesson is seeking an experienced Inventory Control Manager to lead inventory operations within a healthcare and pharmaceutical third-party logistics (3PL) distribution center. This leadership role is responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, product integrity, and operational excellence while managing a team of Inventory Supervisors, Team Leads, and Inventory Specialists.

The Inventory Control Manager partners closely with Operations, Quality, Customer Care, Client Services, and customers to optimize inventory processes, resolve complex inventory issues, support audit readiness, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations while delivering exceptional customer service and operational performance.

Shift: Day Shift (flexibility required)

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Inventory Supervisors, Team Leads, and Inventory Specialists.
• Establish performance expectations and monitor results against operational and customer KPIs.
• Support workforce planning, staffing, training, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, safety, and continuous improvement.

Inventory Control & Operations

• Manage inventory control processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, reconciliations, investigations, inventory adjustments, and supply management.
• Ensure inventory accuracy meets or exceeds company and customer standards.
• Monitor inventory transactions and system integrity within Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms.
• Analyze inventory performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Oversee inventory disposition activities, including expiration management, product holds, recalls, quarantined inventory, and product destruction.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure compliance with cGMP, FDA, DEA, OSHA, customer, and company requirements.
• Maintain audit readiness and support internal, customer, regulatory, and quality audits.
• Review and manage inventory-related SOPs, Work Instructions, and controlled documentation.
• Support investigations, CAPAs, change controls, and quality system initiatives.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and report key inventory metrics, including inventory accuracy, cycle count performance, inventory aging, adjustments, and service-related issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Lead process improvement initiatives that enhance inventory accuracy, productivity, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Support inventory strategy, capacity planning, and operational growth initiatives.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Transportation, Maintenance, IT, Customer Care, and Client Services teams.
• Serve as a primary inventory subject matter expert for customers, auditors, and internal stakeholders.
• Support client implementations, inventory migrations, and operational improvement projects.

Basic Requirements

Minimum Education & Typical Experience or Equivalent Combination

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically requires 7+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading inventory control, warehouse operations, supply chain operations, or distribution center teams.
• Experience managing inventory accuracy, cycle counting, physical inventories, reconciliations, and inventory investigations.
• Experience using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP platforms, and inventory reporting tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and driving operational performance.
• Experience working in regulated environments requiring compliance and audit readiness.

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical device, biotechnology, or regulated 3PL distribution environments.
• Knowledge of FDA, DEA, cGMP, GDP, and quality system requirements.
• Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence certification.
• Experience leading multi-site inventory operations or network-wide inventory initiatives.
• Advanced analytical and reporting capabilities, including Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Strong customer-facing experience and client relationship management skills.
• Experience with inventory optimization, automation, or process digitization initiatives.
• Working knowledge of cold-chain, temperature-controlled inventory, or controlled substance management.

Work Environment, Travel & Physical Requirements

• Primarily based within a distribution center environment.
• Frequent interaction with warehouse operations and inventory storage areas.
• Ability to walk warehouse floors and conduct inventory observations and audits.
• Occasional travel may be required to support customer, operational, or business initiatives.

We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

Our Base Pay Range for this position

$62,000 - $103,400

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer

McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.

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