Manager, Supply Chain

DaVita Kidney Care

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Direct daily operations of the Distribution Center and Supplies departments, ensuring accountability for results and reinforcing Village culture within the team. Schedule, assign, and support teammates in warehouse and distribution activities. Ensure teammates are trained in safe and proper use of equipment (i.e., forklifts, pallet jacks, shipping systems). Maintain a safe working environment through inspections, training, and hazard mitigation. Ensure accurate order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and material handling. Oversee cycle counts and monthly physical inventory; resolve discrepancies using high‑quality analysis, alternatives, and risk evaluation. Support purchasing operations, including requisition review and procurement planning, balancing strategic perspectives and driving business outcomes. Maintain procurement files, MSDS/SDS records, vendor rating systems and scorecards. Anticipate procurement needs and help drive new project growth by keeping buyers and leadership aligned, sharing progress updates, and surfacing roadblocks proactively. Support contract negotiations by providing data on vendor service performance and material quality, influencing stakeholders through clear framing and insights. Ensure compliance with DaVita Labs’ purchasing policies and quality standards while modeling continuous improvement. Resolve vendor issues and maintain strong vendor relationships through effective communication and relationship management. Oversee inventory management across multiple functions, translating broader goals into measurable targets for the team. Implement and maintain inventory controls, reporting, and corrective troubleshooting. Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities by driving team performance and clarifying trade‑offs and recommendations. Ensure alignment between procurement, inventory, and distribution functions by considering all parts of the system and collaborating cross‑functionally to drive results. Recruit, train, coach, and develop teammates while managing performance and building succession and development plans. Manage departmental budgets by setting expectations, monitoring spend, and ensuring responsible resource allocation. Conduct performance evaluations and support career development by applying feedback and helping teammates strengthen skills and address growth areas. Monitor workflow, delegate responsibilities, and manage scheduling and timekeeping with clarity and consistency. Foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture rooted in DaVita values and strengthened by belonging, psychological safety, and continuous learning. Communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners, demonstrating executive presence and influencing outcomes through meaningful interactions.

Requirements

Experience in supply chain management
Experience in purchasing and procurement
Experience in inventory control
Experience in leadership and team management
Experience in budget management
Experience in data analysis
Experience in cross-functional collaboration
Familiarity with warehouse and distribution activities
Knowledge of safe and proper use of equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks, shipping systems)
Understanding of DaVita Labs’ purchasing policies and quality standards
Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners
Ability to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture

Responsibilities

Direct daily operations of the Distribution Center and Supplies departments
Schedule, assign, and support teammates in warehouse and distribution activities
Ensure teammates are trained in safe and proper use of equipment
Maintain a safe working environment through inspections, training, and hazard mitigation
Ensure accurate order fulfillment, shipping, receiving, and material handling
Oversee cycle counts and monthly physical inventory; resolve discrepancies
Support purchasing operations, including requisition review and procurement planning
Maintain procurement files, MSDS/SDS records, vendor rating systems and scorecards
Anticipate procurement needs and help drive new project growth
Support contract negotiations by providing data on vendor service performance and material quality
Ensure compliance with DaVita Labs’ purchasing policies and quality standards
Resolve vendor issues and maintain strong vendor relationships
Oversee inventory management across multiple functions
Implement and maintain inventory controls, reporting, and corrective troubleshooting
Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Ensure alignment between procurement, inventory, and distribution functions
Recruit, train, coach, and develop teammates
Manage departmental budgets
Conduct performance evaluations and support career development
Monitor workflow, delegate responsibilities, and manage scheduling and timekeeping
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture
Communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision
401(k) match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Headspace®
Backup child and elder care
Maternity/paternity leave
Professional development programs
On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning