Inventory Manager

Gifthealth•Columbus, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Gifthealth, we’re revolutionizing the way people experience healthcare by simplifying the process of managing prescriptions and health services. Our mission is to provide a seamless, personalized, and efficient healthcare experience for all our customers. We’re a dynamic, innovative, and customer-centric company dedicated to making a positive impact on people’s lives. The Inventory Manager is responsible for the full oversight of Gifthealth’s inventory operations across two adjacent facilities at 4343 Equity Drive, reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager. This role leads all aspects of medication inventory, supply inventory, and the movement of inventory between locations, with direct oversight of two Inventory Supervisors and one Warehouse Supervisor who together lead a team of approximately 23 to 24. The Inventory Manager translates operational goals into executable plans across both facilities, maintains accuracy and compliance across all inventory functions, and develops the supervisory team into increasingly autonomous leaders. This position is a primary line of defense against compliance failures, inventory breakdowns, and operational inefficiencies that carry meaningful risk to Gifthealth’s patients, partners, and reputation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician License (can be obtained on the job)
3 to 5 years of experience in inventory management and warehouse operations
minimum 2 years in a warehouse or inventory leadership role
Demonstrated experience managing supervisors who themselves lead teams of direct reports; experience with performance management, scheduling, and accountability processes
Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, warehouse operations, receiving/cycle counting/reconciliation processes, chain-of-custody standards, and regulatory and compliance requirements for medication and supply storage
Ability to lead, coach, and develop front-line supervisors and their teams
strong organizational and time management skills
attention to detail and accuracy in inventory tracking and reporting
effective written and verbal communication
proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to oversee and coordinate operations across two adjacent facilities simultaneously
read, interpret, and act on inventory data and reports
identify discrepancies, determine root cause, and implement corrective action
prioritize competing demands and make sound operational decisions under pressure

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Experience managing inventory in a healthcare, pharmacy, or other regulated environment
experience managing operations across more than one facility or location
Experience with pharmaceutical inventory including medication storage and chain-of-custody requirements
experience implementing or standardizing inventory processes
experience with ERP or warehouse management systems
Knowledge of specialty pharmacy or pharmaceutical distribution operations, DSCSA and pharmaceutical traceability requirements, and multi-site inventory coordination
proficiency in ERP or WMS platforms
demand planning and safety stock management
Ability to design and implement standardized processes across multiple locations
analyze inventory trends and translate them into proactive operational changes
build and maintain cross-functional relationships across pharmacy, operations, and compliance
develop supervisors into increasingly autonomous leaders
anticipate supply or inventory risks before issues escalate

Responsibilities

Own the accuracy of all medication and supply inventory across both facilities; oversee receiving, cycle counting, and reconciliation processes; identify discrepancies, determine root cause, and implement corrective action; enforce chain-of-custody, documentation, and compliance standards; maintain regulatory compliance for medication and supply storage
Lead, coach, and develop three direct report supervisors and their teams across both facilities; manage scheduling, performance accountability, and progressive discipline in accordance with HR policies; build and maintain structured onboarding and training programs; execute retraining processes for associates not meeting standards; identify and advance high-potential team members; develop supervisors into increasingly autonomous leaders to build bench strength and operational continuity
Partner with the Supply Chain department to maintain optimal inventory levels across both facilities; monitor stock levels, anticipate supply risks, and take preventive action before issues escalate; coordinate with vendors supplying goods and services; support demand planning and safety stock management to ensure operational continuity
Collaborate with Pharmacy, Operations, and Compliance departments on cross-functional projects, audits, and regulatory requirements; serve as a key operational partner in maintaining compliance with medication storage, DSCSA traceability, and chain-of-custody standards; communicate inventory performance data and operational recommendations to leadership
Oversee the accurate and timely movement of inventory across both adjacent facilities; ensure proper storage, staging, and transfer procedures are followed; coordinate with the Warehouse Supervisor to maintain efficient inventory flow in support of production and fulfillment operations