Director Inventory Management Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Position Summary

At Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU), every patient experience depends on having the right supplies in the right place at the right time. We're looking for an organized, proactive, and solutions-driven Inventory Manager to lead our organization-wide procurement, inventory, and supply chain operations.

This full-time (40 hours/week) position is responsible for ensuring our health centers and administrative teams have the medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and equipment they need to deliver exceptional patient care. As the primary administrator of our Hybrent inventory management system, you'll oversee purchasing, inventory controls, and distribution while collaborating closely with our Pharmacist-in-Charge to maintain 340B program integrity and regulatory compliance.

Beyond managing inventory, you'll have the opportunity to build and improve processes across the organization. You'll develop standard operating procedures, conduct site audits, train staff on inventory best practices, and identify innovative ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen operational excellence.

If you're someone who enjoys creating order, solving problems, leveraging technology, and making a meaningful impact behind the scenes, we'd love to have you join our team. Your work will directly support our mission by ensuring our health centers are equipped to provide high-quality, compassionate care to every patient we serve.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and inclusion and reflects the diversity of our communities and patients. We strongly encourage people of color and members of the LGBTQ+ community to apply. 

Inventory & Supply Chain Management

• System Administration: Serve as the primary administrator for the Hybrent inventory system, ensuring accurate records, catalog maintenance, and user access.

• Procurement & Vendor Relations: Manage organization-wide ordering, receiving, and distribution of supplies; build vendor relationships to align purchasing with negotiated contracts and budgets.

• Planning & Process Improvement: Lead inventory planning to prevent shortages, reduce waste, and continuously update standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Pharmacy & Controlled Substances Compliance

• Pharmaceutical Support: Partner with the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) to support drug ordering, tracking, and compliance (including 340B Program requirements).

• System Accuracy: Maintain drug data across EPIC and Hybrent, submitting support tickets (e.g., to BetterHealth) to update NDCs as needed.

• Controlled Substances Auditing: Assist the PIC and Nursing Director with monthly controlled substance audits and electronic DEA ordering (CII–CV), maintaining strict compliance and separation of duties.

Health Center Support & Site Audits

• Site Inspections: Conduct regular health center visits to audit inventory accuracy, storage conditions, and temperature/security logs.

• Staff Support: Guide managers through physical inventory counts, review and approve Hybrent orders, and personally coordinate or deliver supplies when needed.

Financial Tracking & Analytics

• Cost Control: Complete monthly financial inventory reports, analyze purchasing trends, and identify cost-saving product alternatives.

• Financial Compliance: Support month-end closeout reporting and detailed 340B invoice reconciliation.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Training & Education: Train staff on inventory best practices, Hybrent usage, and ordering processes to promote consistency across all clinics.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, Compliance, Facilities, and IT to resolve supply chain bottlenecks.

• Mission & Compliance: Maintain strict confidentiality (HIPAA) and represent PPAU’s mission and commitment to equitable care in all interactions.

(Note: Duties may shift based on organizational needs.)

• Experience & Education: 3–5 years in inventory management or supply chain logistics (medical/healthcare environment strongly preferred). A Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience is preferred.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency with inventory software (Hybrent preferred) and electronic health records (EPIC preferred). Advanced Excel skills for data tracking are required.

• Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with healthcare purchasing, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory compliance (like 340B and pharmaceutical tracking).

• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving skills to manage data, analyze purchasing trends, and resolve inventory discrepancies.

• Travel & Logistics: Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to local PPAU clinics for site visits and deliveries; requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

• Core Requirements: Annual influenza vaccination and a deep, demonstrated commitment to the mission and philosophy of Planned Parenthood.

As a mission-driven agency, PPAU is deeply invested in a people-first culture. We believe that exceptional care requires a team as multifaceted as the communities we serve. We welcome every individual who shares our commitment to reproductive freedom and high-quality healthcare.

Your unique path and the perspectives shaped by your lived experiences are what we value most. If you are passionate about doing good and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply—regardless of where your professional journey began. We look forward to hearing your story and seeing how your background can help us provide compassionate care to all.