Facilities and Materials Manager

Company Overview

At Akina Pharmacy, the shared purpose that drives us is to enrich the lives of the people in our care through compounded medications. As a people-first organization, we embrace the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to ensure our success by prioritizing the recruitment and development of exceptional talent.

Joining Akina means stepping into an environment where clear communication, pragmatic decision-making, and accountability are at the forefront. We are committed to empowering our team members and fostering a culture of growth and support. If you are driven by a passion for making a meaningful impact and seek a vibrant, compassionate workplace, we invite you to discover the opportunities awaiting you at Akina Pharmacy.

Together, let’s build a healthier, happier community.

The Facilities and Materials Manager is responsible for leading the warehouse, procurement, receiving, and facilities maintenance operations functions - ensuring a streamlined, compliant, and data-driven environment. This includes overseeing inventory, preventative maintenance, vendor qualification, stock organization, and readiness to support pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance.

This position ensures that all materials are sourced efficiently, vendor partnerships are optimized, and material transfers between facilities operate safely and efficiently. A successful Facilities and Materials Manager at Akina is an organized, detail-driven leader who ensures that stock levels are maintained, all activities meet regulatory compliance, and procurement processes align with operational needs. Success in this role depends on your ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while upholding the company’s core values of Excellence Always, Go-Getter’s Unite, Compassion For All, and Called To Serve.

If you thrive in a goal-driven environment, value efficiency, and take pride in leadership and operations management, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on Akina Pharmacy’s success.

You will love it here if you are motivated by Akina’s Core Identity Values.

• Excellence Always
• Go-Getter’s Unite
• Compassion For All
• Called To Serve

• Lead + Manage = Accountability
• Provide strong leadership by developing clear expectations and ensuring accountability across materials and facility management teams.
• Cultivate a “Who not How” mindset to empower team ownership.
• Make only data-driven decisions - ensure each team member has trackable weekly metrics.
• Materials Sourcing, Procurement & Cost Management
• Execute materials sourcing strategy, purchasing execution, and cost management in alignment with regulatory requirements and Akina SOPs.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new materials, vendors, and purchasing processes.
• Monitor material usage and purchasing trends to support forecasting, reduce waste, and ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Vendor Coordination, Contracts & Relationship Management
• Oversee qualification-submission, oversight, and performance management of all vendors supporting materials, facilities, equipment, and services.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Coordinate external vendors for facility maintenance, calibrations, certifications, validations, and preventative maintenance to ensure reliability and responsiveness.
• Inventory Accuracy, Materials Flow & Warehouse Operations
• Ensure accurate inventory records and system integrity for tracking, usage, ordering, and waste.
• Design and maintain compliant workflows for receiving, storage, internal transfers, and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and inspection-ready warehouse and storage environments aligned with FIFO/FEFO and regulatory expectations.
• Facilities Maintenance, Compliance & Operational Readiness
• Ensure facilities, utilities, and equipment are properly maintained, functional, and compliant at all times.
• Oversee preventative maintenance schedules, service coordination, and documentation in partnership with Quality.
• Maintain continuous inspection readiness and support uninterrupted production, dispensing, and quality operations.

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