Associate Director, Warehouse & Logistics

Element Biosciences•San Diego, CA

5d•$143,000 - $196,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness. The Associate Director, Warehouse & Logistics is responsible for the execution, stability, and continuous improvement of Element Biosciences’ warehousing, logistics, and internal material flow operations within an established strategic framework. This role supports on-site warehousing at HQ, manufacturing material flow, off-site domestic warehousing, and an existing European 3PL, ensuring materials and finished goods move accurately, compliantly, and efficiently. This is a hands-on, execution-focused leadership role requiring strong operational judgment, disciplined follow-through, and the ability to lead teams while remaining close to day-to-day operations. The role partners closely with senior leadership by providing operational insight, data, and recommendations to inform longer-term strategy and system evolution. This role is a San Diego based role and will report directly to our Senior Director, Supply Chain. If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Industrial Engineering or related field
8-12 years of progressive experience in warehouse, logistics, or supply chain operations, including leadership roles with increasing scope and accountability
Experience supporting multi-site warehouse operations, including manufacturing-adjacent environments
Proven ability to manage 3PL and transportation partners and drive performance against service and cost targets
Hands-on experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), including implementation phases, process design, and adoption
Working knowledge of global trade compliance and customs processes
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through managers while staying operationally engaged
Strong execution mindset with the ability to balance operational detail and cross-functional collaboration
Must be able to lift 15 pounds
Must be flexible in working hours as this position may require customer support during non-regular business hours

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required for candidates with demonstrated operational leadership experience
APICS CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent professional certification preferred

Responsibilities

Execute and continuously improve the global warehousing and logistics operating model, including inbound logistics, internal material flow, finished goods warehousing, outbound distribution, and intercompany movements
Ensure reliable dock-to-line and line-to-dock material flow to support manufacturing schedules and throughput
Own inventory accuracy and integrity for all warehouse-controlled locations, including cycle count program execution, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
Manage day-to-day performance of domestic and international 3PLs, freight forwarders, and transportation partners against established SLAs
Support partner onboarding, transitions, and performance recovery efforts as needed
Serve as the primary operational owner for global trade compliance execution, including import/export controls, documentation, and audits
Act as the operational business owner for WMS execution and adoption, supporting phased implementation, process stabilization, and user adherence
Provide operational input and analysis to inform future systems, network, and logistics strategy.
Establish and drive performance against KPIs for service, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, safety, and cost
Lead and develop a multi-layer organization through managers and supervisors, with a strong player–coach approach
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the current operating model
Maintain strong operational visibility and personally engage in execution and problem-solving when required