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Cytek Biosciences · 5 hours ago

Warehouse Manager

Fremont, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$112K/yr - $140K/yr

8+ years exp

Cytek Biosciences is a trailblazer in spectral flow cytometry, redefining how cell analysis is done. The Warehouse & Logistics Manager organizes and directs all warehouse activities while managing domestic/international shipments and ensuring import/export compliance for international logistics.

BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedical Device

Responsibilities

Hire, train, supervise, motivate, and develop warehouse staff; create sustainable org structure for scale-up and cross-training

Provide coaching, recognition, performance feedback, and workforce planning

Promote a transparent, positive, and highly engaged team culture

Ensure strong collaboration with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Planning, Quality, and global Cytek warehouse teams

Improve and enforce attendance standards by monitoring team attendance, providing coaching, implementing corrective actions, and recognizing strong attendance performance

Manage all warehouse activities including receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and materials flow

Maintain strict ownership of inventory accuracy across Fremont and all external storage locations

Execute and oversee: Daily cycle counts with goal of 100% accuracy, Midyear and Annual physical inventories (and quarterly if required), Reconciliation with Planning and Inventory teams

Maintain an audit-ready warehouse; champion 5S, Lean, Kanban, and standardized work practices

Drive continuous improvement and automation of manual warehouse processes and reporting

Ensure accurate and timely shipments and daily completion of transactions

Enforce safety practices, PPE requirements, forklift certification, and OSHA-compliant work environment

Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, SOX controls, and medical device shipping requirements

Approve and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) affecting materials stored onsite or externally

Plan, schedule, and track domestic and international shipments to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery

Ensure on-time shipping of revenue-generating instruments and reagents to meet customer expectations and revenue targets

Oversee international logistics including import/export compliance, documentation, customs requirements, and regulatory adherence

Select, negotiate, and manage carriers, freight forwarders, and logistics partners for the best rates and performance

Oversee freight consolidation strategies to reduce transportation costs and improve efficiency

Manage reverse logistics including returns, repairs, and recycling

Ensure ERP/WMS data accuracy and alignment between physical and system inventory (NetSuite preferred)

Establish systems to ensure <24-hour turnaround for Service transfer orders, MRB, rejected, and obsolete parts

Maintain accurate warehouse performance metrics and deliver monthly KPI reports to senior leadership

Lead resource planning, capacity analysis, and workload balancing

Implement short-term containment and long-term corrective actions for shortages, delays, or missed shipments

Act as the warehouse liaison for RFT (Right First Time) meetings to ensure product quality during shipment

Qualification

Warehouse managementLogistics managementInventory controlERP proficiencyLean practicesForklift certificationAnalytical skillsProactive attitudeLeadership skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-oriented