Supply Inventory Manager

Responsibilities

• Learns and leads a team fulfilling logistics and supply management activities.
• Interviews, selects, and hires new employees and ensures completion of training plans.
• Delegates tasks and provides daily guidance and feedback.
• Evaluates employee performance and coaches team towards individual and department objectives.
• Responsible for counseling and corrective action.
• Collaborates with CFO in establishing short and long-term plans, budget requests, and financial estimates.
• Manages the complete supply chain process, focusing on efficiency and minimizing costs.
• Orders, receives, distributes, and controls inventory.
• Negotiates with vendors and adheres to regulatory and accrediting standards.
• Maintains accurate inventory records and reconciles with accounting applications and physical counts.
• Safeguards appropriate stock levels and ensures employees have necessary supplies.
• Maintains inventory levels for critical operations supplies and complies with applicable rules and regulations.
• Leads the courier team for professional external and internal customer service and safe transport of blood products and supplies.
• Develops and revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and employee training plans, monitoring for compliance.
• Acts as Safety Officer, participates in safety committees, and ensures safe operations.
• Administers the supply function of NetSuite and communicates effectively across organizational levels.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and best practices through continuous education.
• Participates in special projects and fulfills other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; relevant majors such as Business Administration, Accounting, or Logistics/Supply Chain, preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in a related role, with a background in vendor relationship management and price negotiation.
• Numeric and basic cost accounting skills, including report development and analysis.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency, including navigation and administration of web-based applications and proprietary systems.
• Expert written and verbal communication skills, general organizational knowledge, and business acumen.
• At least 23 years of age for liability insurance purposes; valid Kentucky driver’s license and safe driving record; occasional business travel within KBC’s service area.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and regular on-call rotation.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Fulfill basic clerical duties (typing/writing) for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Frequently bend, reach, or crawl to perform various job tasks.
• Safely ascend/descend a ladder.
• Analyze complex situations and make sound decisions.
• Adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Work outside in various weather conditions.
• Occasionally travel to fulfill essential job functions.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual and 7 paid holidays after 60 days.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Life, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Retirement plan with up to 10% employer contribution after 1 year.