What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Warehouse Distribution Manager position at Medtec?
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead inventory control processes across all sites, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and system accuracy
- Oversee daily warehouse operations across multiple sites, including shipping, receiving, picking, packing, and material movement
- Supervise, train, and develop warehouse personnel; establish clear performance expectations and accountability
- Monitor and improve KPIs such as on-time shipping, order accuracy, and space utilization
- Ensure full traceability of medical devices (lot/serial control) and compliance with FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820), ISO 13485, and GMP standards
- Analyze and report on KPIs such as inventory accuracy, fill rate, inventory turns, backorder levels, and carrying costs
- Oversee relationships with carriers and third-party logistics providers (if applicable)
- Optimize warehouse layout and workflows across all sites to maximize efficiency and capacity
- Develop and manage distribution strategies to optimize order fulfillment, shipping efficiency, and inter-site product flow
- Oversee intercompany and inter-site inventory balancing to support service levels across all locations
- Lead root cause analysis of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5 years of experience in inventory control, distribution, or supply chain within a regulated industry
- Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, including lot traceability and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in ERP systems and data analysis tools
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills
Preferred Skills:
- Advanced Excel or data analytics capability
- Lean / Six Sigma experience
- Experience supporting audits and regulatory inspections
Work Environment:
- Primarily office-based with regular presence in warehouse environments
- Travel between three local facilities within a 15-mile radius
- Cross-functional collaboration with multiple departments