Supply Chain Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Winston-Salem (NC); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental care provider is seeking a proactive Supply Chain Specialist to manage procurement, sourcing, and inventory functions within a remote role. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, requiring some travel (25–30%).

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Incentive-based wellness program

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Supply Chain experience in the dental/healthcare industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, sourcing, quoting, and inventory functions.
• Coordinate uniform program setup for new offices and hires.
• Conduct inventory audits for assigned assets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Dentira supply chain platform

Job description

Job Description

Supply Chain Specialist - Kids Dental Brands

Founded in 2002, Kids Dental Brands has been dedicated to providing high-quality dental care to children of all backgrounds in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment. With nearly 50 practices across the country, we continue to grow by staying true to our patient-centered, doctor-led philosophy.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive Supply Chain Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will manage procurement, sourcing, quoting, and inventory functions that keep our offices running smoothly. You’ll play a key part in new office launches, refresh projects, and company-wide sourcing and logistics initiatives.

This position offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally, contribute to cost-saving strategies, and support RFPs and DeNovo (new office) buildouts. As a daily point of contact for offices, you’ll provide hands-on support while helping drive improvements across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, resourceful, and collaborative, with the ability to balance multiple priorities, travel when needed, and consistently deliver solutions that improve performance.

This is a primarily remote position based in a home office, with frequent travel (25–30%).

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Review and approve office supply orders.
• Manage backorders and discontinued items to ensure continuity of operations.
• Support cost reduction and cost-saving implementation strategies.
• Provide daily supply chain support and serve as point of contact (POC) for assigned offices.
• Support supply chain setup for DeNovo offices, including creation and tracking of supplier orders.
• Coordinate uniform program setup for DeNovos, new hires, and existing offices as needed.
• Provide tactical support during supplier RFP processes.
• Assist in implementing negotiated supplier savings across the organization.
• Maintain Dentira ordering platform, including updates, accuracy, and user setup/deactivation.
• Manage IT ticketing and warranty process for IO Sensors.
• Conduct inventory audits for IO Sensors, Nomads, and other assigned assets.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams including internal departments, regional management, and practice owners to align on supply chain initiatives, office launches and ongoing operational needs.
• Provide support for ad-hoc supply chain projects and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule and Travel

• Schedule: Monday-Friday

• Job Type: Full-time

• Travel: This is a primarily remote position based in a home office, with frequent travel (25–30%). Travel schedules must remain flexible, as construction timelines are subject to change with new office setups. The work environment also includes time within a dental clinic environment.

Benefits That Support You Personally and Professionally

At Kids Dental Brands, we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Our offerings for this role include:

• Health Coverage - Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Supplemental Benefits - Voluntary life insurance, short- and long-term, legal assistance, theft protection, critical illness, hospitalization, and cancer insurance.
• Wellness Program - Incentive-based wellness initiatives to support your physical and mental health, plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match to help you plan for the future.
• Paid Time Off - Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with paid time off, eight (8) paid holidays annually, and dedicated wellness days.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Supply Chain experience; dental/healthcare industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and supply chain platforms (Dentira).
• Not required, but APICS/CSCP or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Join our team and help drive our mission that all children, regardless of family income, deserve access to high-quality dental care, in a kid-friendly and fun environment!