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The National Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of inventory planning, control, and distribution across a Strive pharmaceutical network. This role ensures accurate inventory levels, regulatory compliance, uninterrupted product availability, and alignment with business, quality, and financial objectives.
Job Responsibility:
Develop and execute national inventory strategies to support commercial, clinical, and sample distribution operations
Oversee inventory planning, forecasting, replenishment, and lifecycle management across multiple warehouses and distribution partners
Ensure compliance with FDA, DEA, GMP, GDP, and company regulatory standards related to pharmaceutical inventory management
Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, reconciliation, and root cause analysis of discrepancies
Collaborate with Purchasing, Quality, Finance, Commercial, and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) partners to ensure product availability
Manage inventory risks including shortages, expirations, obsolescence, recalls, and temperature excursions
Lead inventory reporting, KPIs, and dashboards to support executive decision-making
Support new product launches, product transitions, and national inventory scaling initiatives
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, service levels, and process efficiency
Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training related to inventory operations
Lead, train, and mentor regional inventory teams and logistics coordinators
Foster a culture of compliance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
7+ years of progressive experience in inventory, supply chain, or logistics management within pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries
Strong working knowledge of FDA, DEA, GMP, and GDP regulations
Experience managing national inventory across multiple distribution centers or 3PLs
Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) and inventory management tools
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
Excellent communication and cross-functional leadership abilities
Must be able to travel up to 50% of the time to support all locations
Nice to have:
Experience supporting field sample distribution or specialty pharmaceutical products
Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certification
Advanced Excel, Power BI, or similar reporting and analytics experience
Demonstrated ability to lead national initiatives and influence senior stakeholders
What we offer:
Employer paid healthcare coverage available after 30 days of employment
Choice of an FSA/HSA
Voucher for new hire scrubs (if applicable)
Parental leave
401(k) plan with matching contributions
Weekends and holidays off
FREE COMPOUNDED MEDS to employees and immediate family members