Supply Chain Manager

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!! We are currently seeking a Supply Chain Manager in the Tissue Bank. The Supply Chain Manager leads purchasing, inventory management, warehouse operations, and logistics to support and maintain a reliable production schedule. Responsibilities include replenishment of processing areas, coordination of sterilization shipments and return receiving, and oversight of lyophilizer operations to meet production requirements. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the manager develops staff, develops and maintains planning and inventory controls, and manages supplier relationships and performance to ensure on-time delivery. The manager identifies opportunities to reduce material expenses through effective sourcing, purchasing, and inventory practices while maintaining quality and supply reliability. The role coordinates priorities with Production and Quality and ensures departmental activities comply with established procedures and quality requirements. 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: Sierra Donor Services in New Mexico and California, and Tennessee Donor Services. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra 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. 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: Lead purchasing, materials, and logistics teams, including staffing, training, employee development, and performance management. Establish, maintain, and routinely review par levels for all supplies based on production forecast, usage trends, and supplier lead times. Ensure adequate materials are on hand to meet scheduled production requirements and minimize downtime caused by stockouts. Manage purchasing and replenishment activities, supplier relationships, and delivery performance; resolve supply issues and identify opportunities to reduce material expenses. Oversee material receiving, storage, and replenishment of processing areas, ensuring proper handling and stock rotation. Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts, reconciliation, and expiration monitoring to minimize excess inventory and waste. Coordinate terminal sterilization shipments and return receiving, ensuring timely turnaround, traceability, and accurate documentation. Oversee lyophilization scheduling, staffing, and operations to meet production requirements following approved procedures. Collaborate with Sales, R&D, Production, Quality, and Facilities to resolve material, equipment, and workflow issues affecting throughput. Manage assigned budgets, monitor departmental performance, and implement process improvements. Ensure compliance with procedures, training, safety, and quality requirements; support audits, investigations, and corrective actions. Perform other related duties as assigned. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, or relat…

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