Associate Director, Supply Chain

We’re a well-funded start-up
. You’ll get a chance to wear many hats, be a part of a growing team, and have the potential for exciting financial and career growth.

Here’s what sets us apart. We’ve set our sights on some of the biggest challenges facing biology today. We’re amassing a world class team of engineers, scientists, team builders and problem solvers to tackle these challenges heads-on. We’re passionate about developing the next generation technologies that will unravel the complexities of biology.

This is a unique opportunity to build, be part of an exciting start-up and be surrounded by good humans who are super capable, humble and down-to- earth.

The Associate Director, Supply Chain is a strategic yet hands-on leader capable of implementing the organization, systems, and processes for supply chain management, material control, and logistics functions. Reporting into the Senior Vice President of Operations & Corporate Development, this is an onsite role will be based out of either of our California offices (Foster City and San Diego), with a preference for the Bay Area.

If San Diego based, expect frequent travel to the Foster City offices.

• Own the sourcing, purchasing, planning, inventory management and logistics strategy and relationships, building successful internal and external partnerships.
• Build out and manage the supply chain and logistics teams in support of the company’s commercial ramp schedules.
• Oversee direct and indirect spend, partnering with Finance team to provide current and projected inventory levels, costed finished product information, and annual cost savings.
• Partner with Development team and other Operations colleagues to identify, select, and manage strategic partners involved in the company’s ongoing &planned development projects.
• Manage partnerships with key suppliers and CMOs through onboarding, contract negotiation, supply planning, and performance monitoring.
• Manage domestic and international shipping operations, including relationships with 3PLs, freight forwarders, and custom brokers.
• Manage the team responsible for the S&OP process, overseeing supply risks, inventory levels, and safety stock policy.
• Manage compliance with customs, import/export, and global trade documentation for international logistics include HTS classification, COO determination, tariff management, DG shipping compliance, and customs documentation.
• Accountable for supply chain & logistics performance through appropriate reports and metrics (KPI’s).
• Own and drive execution of supply chain roadmap: identify gaps in process, systems, and controls as the company scales, developing dual sourcing and business continuity strategies.
• Support global product launches by ensuring logistics readiness, import approvals, and regional distribution capabilities.
• Collaborate with company leadership on strategic planning.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of working time away from work location, including overnight/weekend travel at time.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business administration, operations, or a related field.
• Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in supply chain management and logistics, with 7+ years of management experience.
• 5 years of experience with complex electromechanical equipment and related consumables in a manufacturing and service environment.
• Deep knowledge of all materials- related processes for supply chain management, materials management, and logistics.
• Solid working knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (ISO, FDA, QMS, Customs, etc.).
• Expert at implementing and utilizing ERP systems (e.g. Net Suite) and MRP processes & tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers, shippers, and customers.
• Experience in both domestic and international transportation and logistics required.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, collaborative, high-growth environment with a can-do attitude and attention to detail.
• Demons…