Senior Manager, Denver Operations & Supply Chain
Bio-Techne
Pay Range: $115,900.00 - $190,450.00
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Denver Operations & Supply Chain is accountable for performance, reliability, and scalability of operations at the Denver site. Leads customer service, planning, purchasing, supplier execution, inventory management, warehouse operations, logistics, and fulfillment in a life sciences environment. Owns both strategic direction and hands-on execution.
Core Accountabilities
- Own end-to-end site performance (OTD, backlog, inventory health, supplier reliability, execution stability).
- Build strategic processes, structure, capabilities, and metrics; establish disciplined operating cadence.
- Own site planning/replenishment (replenishment accuracy, lead time adherence, backlog reduction, stock availability).
- Manage inventory performance (accuracy, turns, stockouts, excess/obsolescence reduction) and cycle count discipline.
- Own supplier execution (on-time delivery, lead time reliability, responsiveness); set expectations/escalations and corrective actions.
- Own warehouse/shipping/receiving excellence (receiving timeliness, pick/pack accuracy, throughput, compliance); ensure quality/regulatory requirements for relabeling/handling/shipping.
- Define/manage KPIs (OTD, supplier OTD, inventory accuracy, turns, stockouts, backlog, lead time); lead continuous improvement.
- Build and lead teams across customer service, planning, purchasing, inventory, and warehouse operations.
Education & Experience
- Bachelorβs degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field (required).
- 8+ years in operations/supply chain leadership; 5+ years leading complex, execution-heavy teams.
- Proven track record building processes/stabilizing operations.
- Strong ERP, data, and operational problem-solving skills.
- Lean/continuous improvement experience required.
- Experience in buy/sell, distribution, or life sciences strongly preferred.
Benefits (as listed)
Day-one competitive insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability) plus HSA/FSA/Dependent Care FSA, 401(k), ESPP, and paid leave/holidays including paid parental leave.