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Ohalo · 1 day ago

Director - Supply Chain

South San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $200K/yr

10+ years exp

Ohalo is a biotechnology company focused on improving crop yields through innovative breeding systems. They are seeking a Director of Supply Chain to manage and optimize the entire supply chain, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management, ensuring efficiency and sustainability in agricultural operations.

AgricultureBiotechnologyGenetics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop and execute long-term supply chain strategies, defining the vision and roadmap for systems and the department, aligned with business objectives

Lead contract and pricing negotiations with all vendors (equipment, lab/greenhouse suppliers, contractors) to secure optimal terms. Relentlessly pursue the best financial outcome

Support facility expansions and build-outs by sourcing materials and services from vendors and contractors at the best cost and on accelerated timelines

Lead strategic sourcing, establish supply agreements/contracts, and manage end-to-end purchasing (sourcing, quotes, POs, delivery) for all needs—from lab supplies to capital projects

Monitor spend, identify savings, and partner with finance to maintain lean budgets, manage assets, set and track inventory value

Quickly identify, vet, and build strong, flexible relationships with new suppliers and partners

Collaborate with internal teams to forecast needs, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure procurement enables rapid progress

Maintain simple, effective tracking for contracts, purchases, and commitments; build planning and demand forecasting. Create systems with tools we have and select commercially available/cost efficient options for the long term

Define, set up, and report KPIs for flawless operational execution

Analyze and refine processes (LEAN, kaizen, Kanbans, 5S) to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability and business continuity

Maintain inventory levels and set policies to meet service objectives and minimize supply risks

Establish and own global shipping and logistics to ensure safe and compliant worldwide delivery of plants, tissue culture, seed, and materials, partnering with regulatory teams for compliance

Drive the implementation of new technologies, ERP systems, to improve supply chain functions

Partner with the operations team to ensure building functionality, safety, efficiency, and project completion with technicians and contractors

Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, delivering results on firm deadlines to support development programs

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementVendor ManagementERP SystemsNegotiation SkillsFinancial AcumenInventory ManagementLogistics ManagementGoogle WorkspaceGxP Quality SystemsLeadership SkillsProblem-SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration