Director of Logistics & Materials Operations

Director of Logistics & Materials Operations

Lyten is seeking a Director of Logistics & Materials Operations to own and scale end‑to‑end logistics, inventory, and materials movement across Baytech and supporting domestic and international sites. This role is responsible for building a resilient, compliant, and scalable logistics organization capable of supporting advanced battery materials and 3D graphene manufacturing, including Dangerous Goods (DG) handling, import/export, and equipment moves. The Director will lead logistics strategy across R&D, pilot, and manufacturing operations, and contract manufacturing sites – ensuring materials availability, cost control, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity during rapid scale‑up.

• Define and execute Lyten’s logistics and materials strategy supporting battery materials, graphene, and future products.
• Own site‑to‑site and external logistics flows across Baytech, San Leandro, Osgood, and external partners.
• Build scalable logistics processes that support pilot‑to‑production transitions.

• Own all domestic and international shipping, including DG/Classified Materials.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, IATA, IMDG, OSHA, and local regulations.
• Establish approved carrier networks, contingency plans, and escalation paths to eliminate single points of failure.

• Own inventory accuracy, traceability, and control, including cycle counts and reconciliation.
• Lead implementation and optimization of ERP, WMS, and TMS tools to enable visibility and scalability.
• Define standards for warehouse layout, material handling, storage, and fire safety.

• Oversee import/export operations, brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Ensure compliance with customs, export controls, NDA/ITAR/EAR requirements where applicable.
• Evaluate and optimize 3PL and trade service providers.

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Finance.
• Support major initiatives including equipment relocation, facility expansions, and production launches.
• Own materials readiness for 24/7 operations and critical manufacturing paths.

• Own logistics cost structure, budgeting, and continuous cost reduction.
• Define and track KPIs across on‑time delivery, inventory turns, logistics spend, and service levels.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

• Lead and develop logistics, inventory, and material handling organization.
• Establish clear roles, operating cadence, and performance expectations.
• Build bench strength and succession capability as Lyten scales.

• BS degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field AND 11+ years of experience in logistics, materials, or supply chain operations in manufacturing environments OR master’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field AND 9+ years of experience in logistics, materials, or supply chain operations in manufacturing environments OR equivalent experience.
• Proven ownership of multi‑site logistics operations in a fast‑scaling or complex environment.
• Deep experience with Dangerous Goods shipping, inventory and warehouse operations, import/export and trade compliance, and ERP‑based logistics workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally at the Director / VP interface.

• Experience supporting battery, chemical, semiconductor, or advanced materials manufacturing.
• Hands‑on experience scaling logistics from R&D / pilot to production.
• Experience selecting and implementing WMS/TMS systems.
• Prior responsibility for equipment moves, facility expansions, or greenfield operations.
• International logistics experience (US Europe/Asia).
• Forklift Certified.

• Must be able to travel between facilities and lift up to 70 pounds.

• Strategic thinker with strong operational instincts.
• Comfortable owning ambiguity and incomplete systems.
• Calm under pressure; decisive during…