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We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it-where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.\nThe Inventory Manager is responsible for leading inventory governance, control, compliance, and continuous improvement activities supporting U.S. and Canada distribution operations. This role provides oversight of inventory controls across multiple third-party logistics (3PL) partners, ensuring inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, and financial integrity throughout the distribution network.\nThe position serves as the business lead for inventory-related systems, integrations, and process improvement initiatives, partnering closely with IT, Finance, Customer Service, Supply Chain, external logistics providers, and auditors. The Inventory Manager owns critical inventory-related SOX controls, supports strategic business initiatives, and acts as a subject matter expert on inventory management processes, compliance requirements, and distribution operations.\nResponsibilities:\nInventory Governance & Operations\nOwn inventory governance and reconciliation processes across U.S. and Canada distribution operations, ensuring inventory accuracy, financial integrity, and compliance across multiple third-party logistics partners.\nPerform daily inventory reconciliation at the batch level between SAP and 3PL ERP systems.\nMonitor and resolve inventory discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.\nIdentify, investigate, and coordinate resolution of EDI failures between internal and external logistics systems.\nManage the product destruction process and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.\nCoordinate product donations to approved charitable organizations.\nInvestigate and support resolution of serialization and product traceability discrepancies involving customers, distribution partners, and internal stakeholders.\nCompliance & Audit Management:\nOwn key inventory-related SOX controls and compliance processes, serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits.\nEnsure inventory controls effectively support inventory accuracy, financial reporting integrity, and regulatory compliance.\nOversee cycle count programs across multiple 3PL providers, including annual ABC classification reviews, count execution, discrepancy analysis, and corrective actions.\nMaintain accountability for inventory control activities, including:Proof of Delivery (POD) Testing\nInventory Adjustment Reconciliation\nInventory ABC Classification\nAdditional inventory-related compliance controls as required\n\nSystems & Project Leadership\nLead cross-functional Supply Chain technology initiatives, including Warehouse Management System (WMS) integrations, system enhancements, process automation efforts, and SAP S/4HANA-related projects.\nServe as the business lead for inventory and logistics system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.\nPartner with IT, external vendors, consultants, and business stakeholders to define requirements, execute testing, manage issue resolution, and support successful implementations.\nLead User Acceptance Testing (UAT), process validation, defect remediation, and implementation readiness activities for system projects.\nLeverage SAP expertise to support business process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.\nBusiness Partnership & Continuous Improvement\nLead root cause investigations involving complex inventory, system, compliance, and operational issues.\nCoordinate resolution efforts across Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Customer Service, Quality, and external business partners.\nIdentify and implement process improvements that enhance inventory accuracy, compliance, operational performance, and customer service outcomes.\nDevelop and analyze inventory, logistics, and performance reporting to support business decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.\nSupport Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, and other business functions on inventory-related priorities and initiatives.\nServe as a subject matter expert on inventory controls, distribution operations, logistics systems, and compliance requirements.\nProvide business continuity support and act as the primary backup to the Director for critical operational, compliance, and project-related activities.\nSupport and mentor other team members while promoting best practices across inventory and logistics processes.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's Degree required; degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred.\n6+ years of inventory management, supply chain, logistics, or distribution experience, including at least 3 years within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated healthcare industry.\nExperience managing inventory operations across third-party logistics providers.\nExperience leading system implementations, ERP/WMS integrations, business process transformations, or technology-enabled supply chain initiatives.\nDemonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional projects and initiatives without direct authority.\nStrong knowledge of pharmaceutical distribution operations, GMP, GDP, DSCSA, SOX, and inventory control practices.\nAdvanced experience with SAP S/4HANA, including:Inventory Adjustments\nIDOC Monitoring and Error Resolution\nMaterial Master Data Management\nMaterial Documents\nSales Orders and Deliveries\nInventory Reporting and Analysis\nSystem Testing and Process Optimization\n\nExperience working with WMS platforms and third-party logistics systems.\nStrong analytical and reporting skills using:Microsoft Excel\nMicrosoft Access\nPower BI and other business intelligence tools\n\nLeadership & Business Skills\nDemonstrated ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders across Supply Chain, IT, Finance, Customer Service, Quality, external logistics providers, and executive leadership.\nStrong understanding of inventory governance, financial controls, audit requirements, risk management, and compliance within a regulated environment.\nProven ability to independently manage multiple business-critical priorities while exercising sound judgment and decision-making with limited oversight.\nExcellent organizational, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to translate complex operational and system issues into actionable business solutions.\nThe range of starting base pay for this role is 110K - 151K. Actual starting pay will be based on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, qualifications, education and location. In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for participation in either (i) our annual bonus program or (ii) a sales incentive plan.\nBenefits package includes a comprehensive Medical (includes Prescription Drug), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401(k) with matching company contribution, discretionary time off, paid sick time, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, paid holidays, employee referral bonuses and employee discounts.\nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE Disability/Veteran. 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