Biofire · 21 hours ago
Director, Supply Chain
Broomfield, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expBiofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths. The Supply Chain Director will build and lead the Supply Chain organization, develop strategies, and manage the supply chain operations to support the production of Biofire's smart gun.
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U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own, develop, and implement supply chain strategies that align with Biofire’s long-range plans, aiming for supply continuity, quality, efficiency and cost optimization while enabling significant scale
Lead and manage a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance, training, and support. Hire world class talent to continue the expansion of the existing team
Source, build, and maintain strong relationships with Suppliers, managing negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements to secure favorable terms and ensure an uninterrupted supply of production materials
Play an integral role in Biofire’s cost down strategy - including vendor selection, negotiation, insource/outsource decisions, and tax / duty / transportation cost optimization
Create a robust, first-principles based, should-cost modeling methodology. Build and maintain bottoms-up, parametric should-cost models for every part not defined as Common Off the Shelf
Manage domestic and international logistics, both to and from Biofire’s facility in the US, optimizing for speed, reliability, and cost
Collaborate with Enterprise Software Teams to define, test and deploy the Supply Chain modules within Biofire’s ERP (Supply Planning, Supplier Portal, Procure to Pay)
Collaborate internally with key cross functional leadership teams (engineering, program management, finance, business line...etc.) to negotiate the right tradeoffs, solicit cooperation and resolve problems proactively
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall supply chain performance. Define key performance indicators (KPIs) to track supply chain health and drive improvements
Monitor KPIs, analyze data, and provide regular reports on supply chain performance
Conduct market analysis to stay informed about industry trends, supply market conditions, and emerging risks that may impact material availability and costs
Implement robust supplier performance evaluation and risk management processes to ensure high service levels and mitigate supply chain disruptions
Take full accountability for supplier readiness: Every new program and every major ramp is qualified and industrialized before volume commitments are made
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, engineering, or a related field
10+ years experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in either a supply chain or production-related role where complex mechanical and/or electrical assemblies were built. At least 5+ years in a leadership position focused on supply chain activities
Proven track record of developing and executing successful procurement strategies and delivering cost savings
Proven track record working with Tier 1 suppliers domestically and internationally
Exceptional ability to keep multiple projects moving forward in parallel
Excellent communication - written, verbal, and visual. You know how to tailor to your audience with the right level of technical depth
Comfortable with volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous environments
Benefits
Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits
Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction
3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions), and 13 Paid Holidays
Parental Leave - and other family-building, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Company
Biofire
Biofire is a leading defense technology company dedicated to building the future of firearms
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$37.2MKey Investors
Founders Fund
2024-05-08Series A
2024-02-05Series A· $7M
2022-11-07Series A· $15.2M
Leadership Team
Kai Kloepfer
Founder & CEO
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