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Supply Chain Manager

CytoVale

CytoVale

Operations
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Sep 29, 2024

About the Company

Cytovale Inc., is a medical technology company based in San Francisco, California. We are a team of biologists, data scientists, engineers, and clinical professionals aspiring to revolutionize diagnostics using cell mechanics to improve human health. Our novel microfluidic platform allows us to probe individual cells to quantify the mechanical signatures of disease. We are applying this first to sepsis, a disease which kills more people than opioid overdoses, breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.

More information at www.cytovale.com.

Job Description

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be a key member of the Operations department,

reporting to the Senior Director. The SC Manager will influence business processes and adopt strategies to meet inventory targets while optimizing cash flow. You will lead efforts to prioritize, manage, and communicate Supply Chain (SC) activities internally and with Contract Manufacturers. Effectively represent Cytovale in key vendor and Contract Manufacturer relationships. Optimize logistics including finished goods distribution. Support Technical Services to ensure spare parts availability. Provide influence to develop and maintain compliance with SC policy and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Define the product Supply Plan and budget to satisfy Engineering, Clinical, & Commercial demand.
  • Coordinate with key Contract Manufacturing partners to execute the Supply Plan
  • Provide key SIOP data, and content, and recommendations.
  • Ensure Purchase of key assemblies, finished goods, and safety stock; Establish scheduling priorities and delivery expectations.
  • Maintain accurate product cost; Identify and realize cost reduction opportunities.
  • Proactively coordinate with CMs to relieve capacity constraints.
  • Define and maintain safety stock levels; Initiate Purchase Orders / Manufacturing for strategic Component, Assembly, and Finished Good Inventory.
  • NPI: Coordinate effective implementation of BOM change orders including inventory disposition, WIP implications, costing, and safety stock.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with demand variances, non-conformances, lead- times, part obsolescence, and shelf-life expiration.
  • Manage and control Inventory transactions including internal allocation; Coordinate periodic cycle-count and accurate cost accounting.
  • Partner with Quality for product holds associated with non-conformances, rework, and pending product release testing.
  • Influence how to leverage the ERP system across the organization.
  • Comply with, and enforce, supply agreement terms.
  • Monitor key operational metrics; Support periodic Business Reviews with key suppliers.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Supply Chain, Engineering or other related field.
  • Ten (10) years of experience supporting Supply Chain or Operations in Planning/Procurement.
  • Experience in team building; hiring staff and developing talent.
  • Demonstrated experience with Supplier Relationship Management.
  • Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel.
  • High attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Product Development and/or Operations within medical device or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP.
  • 6 Sigma, LEAN MFG, or similar training.
  • Demonstrated experience with Logistics service providers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Cytovale is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cytovale accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cytovale employees or hiring managers, or send to any Cytovale facility. Cytovale is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.