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Culture Biosciences · 1 day ago

Director, Supply Chain & Logistics

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$189K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Culture Biosciences is a company focused on simplifying bioprocess development. They are seeking a Director of Supply Chain and Logistics to oversee end-to-end supply chain operations, including planning, procurement, inventory management, and distribution.

BiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Develop and implement supply chain strategies aligned with organizational goals

Develop Quality systems for the supply chain function in conjunction with the Quality Director e.g vendor management and SQMS

Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain and logistics functions

Partner with senior leadership to forecast demand, capacity, and supply constraints

Close gaps in systems to meet business needs

Oversee strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and vendor performance

Ensure supplier compliance with quality, regulatory, and sustainability standards

Develop contingency and risk mitigation plans for critical materials and suppliers

Develop internal logistical processes and manage shipping partners and systems

Material planning to meet customer demand while minimizing working capital usage

Oversee warehouse operations, material handling, space utilization, and logistics

Drive the automation and implementation of ERP, WMS, and analytics tools

Generate and present supply chain performance dashboards and KPIs to stakeholders

Lead, build, mentor, and develop the supply chain team

Collaborate with operations, quality, finance, and commercial teams

Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer focus

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementERP SystemsLeadership ExperienceQuality SystemsStrategic SourcingCost ManagementRegulated Industries ExperienceContinuous ImprovementRisk MitigationCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Life Sciences, or related field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in clinical supply chain management or a related field, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role

Deep knowledge of supply chain planning systems, ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and WMS/TMS systems

Experience in regulated industries (e.g., ISO9001)

Proven expertise in end-to-end supply chain management, including demand planning, procurement, production scheduling, inventory control, warehousing, distribution, and transportation

Developing and managing strategic supplier relationships and contracts, including performance metrics and risk mitigation plans

Strong background in cost management and financial reporting for supply chain and logistics functions

Experience working with and building external partnerships

Experience implementing new systems and processes that span different departments