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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 function 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 disability, legal assistance, identity 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 preferred.
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 preferred).
Not required, but APICS/CSCP or similar preferred.
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!