Color · 1 week ago
Inventory & Supply Manager
California, United States
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expColor Health is revolutionizing cancer care with the nation’s first Virtual Cancer Clinic, delivering high-quality, physician-led multidisciplinary care. They are seeking a Clinical Lab Inventory & Supply Manager to oversee supply chain and inventory systems, develop strategies, and collaborate across various departments to ensure operational excellence.
AppsBiotechnologyElectronic Health Record (EHR)GeneticsHealth CarePersonal Health
Responsibilities
Own the development, execution and sustainment of inventory and supply chain strategies that support lab throughput, program demand, BOM creation/update and organizational goals
Develop and implement SOPs for inventory quality control related processes, including lab and kit inventory and reagent/consumables management systems
Collaborate with warehouse, fulfillment and facilities to manage space needed for inventory
Forecast supply needs using testing volume data, business forecasts, and operational inputs
Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance reliability, reduce waste, and streamline workflows
Lead cross-functional operational planning and alignment for supply readiness
Serve as the change champion for supply-related process updates, system implementations, policy changes, and workflow redesigns and kit version control
Manage sample collection kit configuration update & new launch life-cycle, including cross functional collaboration and leadership to ensure documentation meets FDA requirements, update the kit design history file, ensuring changes are compliant with FDA & Color’s requirements
Identify risks, build mitigation plans, and ensure smooth transitions during periods of growth or system evolution
Lead procurement planning, negotiate pricing, and manage vendor performance
Own inventory budget tracking, forecasting, and spend optimization including:
Lead month-end physical inventory counts and annual inventory audits. Review/update inventory management SOPs and work with external auditors as needed
Prepare periodic or ad hoc finance/inventory analysis reports that track, monitor and analyze business performance against plans such as BOM, COGS and other relevant production & quality KPIs
Participate in periodic cost account closing by providing inventory analytics to capture all related expenses and variances
Ensure compliance with CLIA/CAP, GLP, safety standards, and internal quality systems
Support audits by providing documentation and expertise on inventory processes
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in clinical lab, biotech, diagnostics, or healthcare operations roles
Demonstrated success leading operational initiatives or programs cross functionally as an IC
Strong change management, process design, and cross-functional influence skills including working closely with finance leads
Exceptional problem-solving, data interpretation, and strategic planning abilities
Strong understanding of lab workflows, reagents, consumables, and supply logistics
Ability to lead through influence, drive alignment, and manage complex operational systems independently
Preferred
Experience in scaling operations in high-throughput or rapidly evolving environments
Lean/5S, Six Sigma, or supply chain certifications (APICS, CPIM, CSCP)
Strong vendor negotiation or contract management experience
Experience implementing software or operational transformations
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
401k match
Monthly phone and wifi stipend for employees, annual ergonomic stipend
Generous vacation policy, paid holidays and company-wide recharge days
Equal paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
Free cancer screening and prevention resources for employees and their adult dependents
Company
Color
Color is a healthcare delivery platform that offers cancer prevention, screening programs, and healthcare services for people.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$482MKey Investors
General Catalyst
2021-11-09Series E· $100M
2021-01-04Series D· $167M
2020-01-14Series D· $75M
Leadership Team
Othman Laraki
Co-Founder & CEO
Elad Gil
Co-founder
Recent News
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