Manager of Materials Management - DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank

DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank (DCIDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at DCIDS is to save lives through organ and tissue donation and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! Our tissue bank operations is seeking a Manager of Inventory Management who can manage relationships with our vendors and track all warehousing and product materials. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous logistics management experience!

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates three organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: New Mexico Donor Services, Sierra Donor Services, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Tennessee Donor Services Eye Bank.

Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobilizing the power of people and the potential of technology, we are honored to extend the reach of each donor’s gift and share the importance of the gift of life.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

1. Ensures budgeted production goals are achieved through collaboration with sales and operations management. Responsible for managing consumable and durable budget. maintains accurate inventory levels to meet production and distribution goals.
2. Manages supplier relationships and supply levels for consumable/durable materials and donated tissues required to meet daily, weekly, and monthly production and distribution goals.
3. Identifies and implements cost containment and reduction initiatives and process improvements.
4. Directs warehouse personnel in ordering, receiving, storage, and transferring supplies to processing, distribution, and quality departments. Allocates available resources to ensure operational goals are met across all shifts.
5. Directs tissue receiving and logistics personnel to maintain continuous supply of donated tissue and consistent throughput of tissue from processing to labeling.
6. Recruits, hires, and trains technical level personnel responsible for the performance of operational activities documenting information in staff training records. Supervises and develops personnel to achieve superior results. Monitors staff performance through routine observations, performance evaluations, rounding, and other staff assessment tools as appropriate. Ensures that staff members represent the company in a positive and professional manner, ensuring that the integrity of the organization is maintained.
7. Develops and implements inventory management activities while maintaining compliance with internal Quality System, industry standards, state/federal laws and regulations.
8. Prepares and submits routine and/or special reports detailing Material Management activities. Presents information to the company’s audiences on operational areas of focus.
9. Maintains agency relationships between the company and Material Vendors as assigned.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of leadership experience
• 5+ years in logistics and material management
• Bachelors degree
• AATB/CTBS Certification preferred

We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Up to 176 hours of PTO your first year
• Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
• Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 403(b) plan with matching contribution
• Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
• Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
• Cell phone discounts through Verizon
• Monthly phone stipend

**New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.**

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 5 days from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.