Operations Manager / Inventory Manager

McKesson•Shepherdsville, KY

16d

About The Position

The CDC Operations & Inventory Manager leads and manages the operational and inventory control activities of a CDC distribution center. The role oversees receiving, warehousing, inventory management, replenishment, shipping, and product distribution, while ensuring inventory accuracy, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. It is accountable for inventory security, integrity, and availability; efficient material flow; and operational processes that support business objectives. By leading supervisors and frontline teams, the manager drives safety, quality, productivity, service, compliance, and continuous improvement across the facility. The role combines responsibilities from the CDC Field Operations and CDC Inventory Control job families. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Typically 6 or more years of professional experience in operations, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, supply chain, distribution, or a related field.
Typically 0–2 years of supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, CDC, VFC, vaccine distribution, or other regulated environments.
Experience with ERP, SAP, warehouse management systems (WMS), and inventory control systems.
Experience managing inventory accuracy programs, cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation processes.
Demonstrated success leading operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee daily distribution center operations, including receiving, storage, replenishment, inventory movement, order fulfillment, shipping, and returns.
Ensure products are received from approved vendors, processed accurately, stored appropriately, and distributed in a timely manner.
Monitor workflow, operational performance, and resource utilization to meet service, quality, productivity, and compliance objectives.
Analyze operational reports, records, and performance metrics to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
Set priorities, resolve operational issues, and ensure timely execution of departmental goals and customer commitments.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve operational effectiveness.
Maintain accountability for inventory accuracy, security, identification, and accessibility.
Lead cycle counting programs, physical inventories, reconciliations, investigations, and inventory adjustment processes.
Ensure inventory transactions are properly executed and records accurately reflect physical inventory.
Analyze inventory discrepancies, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor inventory levels and coordinate inventory requirements to support operational and customer needs.
Ensure accurate and secure documentation of inventory, materials, and equipment.
Ensure compliance with CDC program requirements, company policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain audit readiness and support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.
Promote adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and inventory management controls.
Support investigations related to inventory variances, quality events, and operational deviations.
Protect product integrity through proper handling, storage, and inventory control practices.
Monitor labor utilization, operational expenses, and inventory adjustment trends; support budget planning and management.
Analyze operational and inventory performance to identify cost-reduction and process-optimization opportunities.
Use data-driven decision-making to improve departmental performance.
Supervise, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and team members.
Develop work schedules, assign resources, and monitor workflow to achieve business objectives.
Conduct performance management, talent development, and succession planning activities.
Foster accountability, engagement, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
Communicate departmental goals, performance expectations, and organizational priorities.