Senior Manager, Denver Operations & Supply Chain
Bio-Techne
August 30, 2026
On-site
Denver, CO
Operations
Position Summary
- The Senior Manager, Denver Operations & Supply Chain is accountable for the performance, reliability, and scalability of operations at the Denver site, leading customer service, planning, purchasing, supplier execution, inventory management, warehouse operations, logistics, and fulfillment in a life sciences environment.
Core Accountabilities
Total Site Operational Ownership & Strategic Execution
- Own end-to-end operational site performance (OTD, backlog, inventory health, supplier reliability, execution stability).
- Translate site needs (processes, structure, capabilities, metrics) into executable action.
- Establish a disciplined operating cadence linking daily execution to longer-term improvement.
Planning & Replenishment Execution
- Own planning execution (replenishment accuracy, lead time adherence, backlog reduction, stock availability).
- Build/strengthen planning processes and controls.
- Ensure demand signals translate into reliable supply and inventory plans.
Inventory Discipline & Control
- Own inventory performance (accuracy, turns, stockouts, excess/obsolescence reduction).
- Build inventory controls and cycle count discipline.
Supplier Performance & Accountability
- Own supplier execution (on-time delivery, lead time reliability, responsiveness).
- Set expectations, escalation paths, and corrective actions.
Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving Excellence
- Own warehouse/logistics execution (receiving timeliness, pick/pack accuracy, throughput, compliance).
- Ensure relabeling/handling/shipping meet quality and regulatory requirements.
Metrics, Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Define and manage KPIs (OTD, supplier OTD, inventory accuracy, turns, stockouts, backlog, lead time).
- Use visual reporting to drive accountability and action.
- Lead continuous improvement.
People Leadership
- Build and lead teams across customer service, planning, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations.
- Develop leaders who manage execution and problem-solve.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (required).
- 8+ years operations and/or supply chain leadership (required).
- 5+ years leading complex, execution-heavy teams (required).
- Proven track record of building processes and stabilizing operations.
- Experience in buy/sell, distribution, or life sciences environments (strongly preferred).
- Strong ERP, data, and operational problem-solving skills.
- Lean / continuous improvement experience (required).
- The Senior Manager, Denver Operations & Supply Chain is accountable for the performance, reliability, and scalability of operations at the Denver site, leading customer service, planning, purchasing, supplier execution, inventory management, warehouse operations, logistics, and fulfillment in a life sciences environment.
Core Accountabilities
Total Site Operational Ownership & Strategic Execution
- Own end-to-end operational site performance (OTD, backlog, inventory health, supplier reliability, execution stability).
- Translate site needs (processes, structure, capabilities, metrics) into executable action.
- Establish a disciplined operating cadence linking daily execution to longer-term improvement.
Planning & Replenishment Execution
- Own planning execution (replenishment accuracy, lead time adherence, backlog reduction, stock availability).
- Build/strengthen planning processes and controls.
- Ensure demand signals translate into reliable supply and inventory plans.
Inventory Discipline & Control
- Own inventory performance (accuracy, turns, stockouts, excess/obsolescence reduction).
- Build inventory controls and cycle count discipline.
Supplier Performance & Accountability
- Own supplier execution (on-time delivery, lead time reliability, responsiveness).
- Set expectations, escalation paths, and corrective actions.
Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving Excellence
- Own warehouse/logistics execution (receiving timeliness, pick/pack accuracy, throughput, compliance).
- Ensure relabeling/handling/shipping meet quality and regulatory requirements.
Metrics, Systems & Continuous Improvement
- Define and manage KPIs (OTD, supplier OTD, inventory accuracy, turns, stockouts, backlog, lead time).
- Use visual reporting to drive accountability and action.
- Lead continuous improvement.
People Leadership
- Build and lead teams across customer service, planning, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations.
- Develop leaders who manage execution and problem-solve.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (required).
- 8+ years operations and/or supply chain leadership (required).
- 5+ years leading complex, execution-heavy teams (required).
- Proven track record of building processes and stabilizing operations.
- Experience in buy/sell, distribution, or life sciences environments (strongly preferred).
- Strong ERP, data, and operational problem-solving skills.
- Lean / continuous improvement experience (required).