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PANTHERx is the nation’s largest rare disease pharmacy, and we put the patient experience at the top of everything that we do.

If you are looking for a career in the healthcare field that embraces authentic dedication to patient care, you don’t need to look beyond PANTHERx. In every line of service, in every position and area of expertise, PANTHERx associates are driven to provide the highest quality outcomes for our patients.

We are seeking team members who:

Are inspired and compassionate problem solvers;

Produce high quality work;

Thrive in the excitement of the ever-challenging environment of modern medicine; and

Are committed to achieving superior health outcomes for people living with rare and devastating diseases.

At PANTHERx, we know our employees are the driving force in what we do. We cultivate talent and encourage growth within PANTHERx so that our associates can continue to explore their interests and expand their careers. Guided by our mission to provide uncompromising quality every day, we continue our strategic growth to further reach those affected by rare diseases.

The Manager, Inventory Management position oversees wholesale and direct manufacturer purchase of medication and supplies for the pharmacy. This position manages the pharmacy inventory to ensure that system data is accurate and product is effectively purchased, dispensed, and managed throughout the year in accordance with contractual and company requirements.

• Ensure all drugs and supplies are appropriately ordered, received, stored, secured, and maintained as per standards of practice and manufacturer guidelines. Ensure appropriate pedigree according to Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.
• Work directly with finance to provide ongoing and end of month accruals, complete inventory count, and financial performance reports for the department.
• Utilize pharmacy software to optimize inventory PAR levels to monitor and maintain inventory, updates software and reorder points for stock whenever usage patterns change, maximize inventory turns by planning and forecasting purchasing needs, minimize and manage slow movers, and manage aged, excess, obsolescence, backorders, and shrinkage and coordinates pharmaceutical returns and credits.
• Participate in the continuous quality improvement program and provide feedback regarding findings to staff. Develop, run, and analyze various reports pertaining to performance and quality to effectively manage inventory and optimize workflow.
• Analyze and identify drug cost opportunities related to drug margins and contractual agreements. Maintain appropriate inventory items based on clinical/contractual requirements.
• Work with vendors and wholesalers to submit orders through the appropriate channels, such as wholesaler, GPO, dropship, 340B, or manufacturer designee.
• Effectively acquires inventory during periods of backorder, short-dated medication, etc. and communicates with staff to educate patients/providers.
• Proper placement/rotation/labeling of stock on shelves to optimize pharmacy workflow.
• Ensure all assigned areas of the pharmacy are stocked and checked for expired medications.
• Review price changes within wholesaler catalog, update and communicate inventory file maintenance as needed.
• Efficiently execute returns/recalls to wholesaler and reconciles borrow/loans in a timely manner.
• Ensure DSCSA requirements are maintained.
• Collaborate with manufacturer partners to address concerns and fulfill contractual reporting requirements.
• Create and execute cycle count schedules to ensure systemic accuracy and investigate and reconcile discrepancies.
• Oversee and responsible for the inventory coordinator team.
• Oversees quarterly inventory activities and reports results to company stakeholders.
• Other duties as required.

• Doctor of Pharmacy of Registered Pharmacist Degree from an ACPE accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist licensure in the state of Tennessee.
• Active Pharmacist license in Pennsylvania or willingness to obtain license within 60 days.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• High level of attention to detail.
• 2-5 years of pharmacy purchasing/inventory management experience/supply chain management experience.

• 2-5 years of specialty pharmacy experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing a team.

This position operates in a well-lit, mail order distribution pharmacy environment. Role routinely uses pharmaceutical equipment and safety supplies.

Individuals must be able to stand for extended periods of time; lift up to 20 pounds; and utilize the computer and bar code scanner. Must be able to use proper personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, gloves, eye protection and face masks when needed.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the job.

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy also affords an excellent benefit package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, 401K with employer matching, employer-paid life insurance and short/long term disability coverage, and an Employee Assistance Program! Generous paid time off is also available to all full-time employees. Of course we offer paid holidays too!

PANTHERx Rare Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotions or any term or condition of employment based on race, age, religion, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.