Inventory Supervisor

Gifthealth•Columbus, OH

17h•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. Position Summary The Inventory Supervisor is responsible for overseeing day-to-day inventory operations at their assigned Gifthealth facility, either medication inventory at 4343 Equity Drive or supply inventory at 4417 Equity Drive. Reporting to the Inventory Manager, this role directly leads a team of Inventory Specialists, Inbound Specialists, and Warehouse Associates, ensuring accurate inventory tracking, storage, and movement in full compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. The Inventory Supervisor executes operational plans established by the Inventory Manager, translates site-level goals into daily floor direction, and communicates team performance, staffing status, and emerging issues upward on a consistent basis. This role is the frontline steward of the processes and controls that protect Gifthealth’s patients, partners, and operational reputation at the facility level.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Pharmacy Technician License (can be obtained on the job)
2 to 3 years of experience in inventory management or warehouse operations
1 to 2 years in a team lead or supervisory role with direct reports
Experience with receiving, cycle counting, reconciliation, and inventory documentation
Knowledge of inventory management and warehouse operations principles, receiving/cycle counting/reconciliation procedures, inventory tracking systems, chain-of-custody and documentation standards, and regulatory and compliance requirements for medication or supply storage
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team of direct reports
Hold team members accountable to established standards and procedures
Attention to detail and accuracy in inventory tracking and documentation
Effective written and verbal communication
Strong organizational and time management skills
Problem-solving and root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a related field
Experience in a healthcare, pharmacy, or other regulated environment
Experience with pharmaceutical inventory, medication storage, and chain-of-custody requirements
Experience using inventory or warehouse management systems
Experience training, onboarding, or developing direct reports
Knowledge of specialty pharmacy or pharmaceutical distribution operations, DSCSA and pharmaceutical traceability requirements, controlled substance handling and storage protocols, and ERP or WMS platforms
Proficiency in inventory or warehouse management software
Ability to train and onboard new team members
Process improvement and workflow optimization at the team level
Conflict resolution and performance management
Ability to develop direct reports and collaborate cross-functionally on inventory-related issues

Responsibilities

Oversee and direct daily inventory operations at the assigned facility; ensure site-level inventory accuracy across all medication or supply stock; monitor workflow efficiency and staffing readiness; proactively identify gaps, discrepancies, and emerging risks and escalate with solutions to the Inventory Manager
Lead, coach, and develop a team of Inventory Specialists, Inbound Specialists, and Warehouse Associates; manage day-to-day performance accountability, scheduling, and adherence to standards; support onboarding and training of new team members; manage a performance improvement process for associates not meeting expectations; identify team members ready for advancement; use lower-volume periods strategically to advance training completion
Execute and oversee receiving, cycle counting, and reconciliation processes at the site level; ensure documentation accuracy and completeness in accordance with chain-of-custody and compliance standards; identify discrepancies, determine root cause, and implement corrective action
Ensure team adherence to all applicable storage, handling, and regulatory requirements for medication or supply inventory; enforce SOPs and compliance standards at the floor level; serve as the first line of defense against compliance failures before issues escalate
Communicate site-level performance, staffing status, and emerging issues to the Inventory Manager on a consistent basis; provide the site-level intelligence that supports cross-facility planning and operational decision-making