Director, Supply Chain
About The Position
Ansa is seeking a strategically minded, operationally rigorous Director of Supply Chain to partner with the COO develop our supply chain organization to the next level. As we move from early commercial traction into industrial-scale operations, the reliability, cost-efficiency, and scalability of our supply chain will be an important driver of our success. This leader will be responsible for the architecture and execution of an end-to-end supply chain strategy encompassing strategic sourcing, procurement, materials management, and logistics. The ideal candidate combines a deep understanding of the unique requirements of biotech reagents with the ability to implement disciplined systems and processes in a high-growth environment. This is an on-site leadership role based in Emeryville, CA. If you are energized by the challenge of building a resilient supply chain for revolutionary technology and are stoked to help us ship DNA to world-changing biotech companies, we want to hear from you!
Requirements
- BS/MS in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a Life Sciences field.
- 8+ years of experience in supply chain or technical operations within the biotech, pharma, or life sciences tools industry.
- Deep experience sourcing biological reagents, enzymes, or complex chemicals.
- Familiarity with the unique constraints of "made-to-order" high-volume manufacturing.
- Proven track record of implementing or scaling ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build a supply chain function from the ground up or lead a significant scale-up during a commercial launch.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Manufacturing, R&D) and negotiate complex contracts.
- Experience managing international shipping and cold-chain logistics for biological products.
Nice To Haves
- MBA or CSCP/CPIM certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute an end-to-end supply chain strategy that supports Ansa’s transition from R&D to high-volume commercial manufacturing.
- Establish and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align commercial demand with manufacturing capacity and material availability.
- Build and mentor a lean, high-performing supply chain and procurement team.
- Develop sourcing strategies for critical raw materials, including custom and specialized reagents, ensuring security of supply and cost-efficiency.
- Manage relationships with key external partners and lead contract negotiations.
- Implement a comprehensive supplier risk management program to identify and mitigate bottlenecks and risks.
- Oversee all warehouse operations, inventory control, and materials planning to ensure 100% availability for production.
- Lead the optimization of ERP/MRP modules to ensure seamless data flow and inventory accuracy.
- Establish disciplined cycle counting, shelf-life management (FEFO), and inventory optimization strategies to minimize waste and maximize working capital.
- Partner with logistics providers to optimize shipping lanes, manage customs/duties for international shipments, and ensure industry-leading delivery times.
- Monitor and report on logistics KPIs, including on-time delivery (OTD) and shipping cost per unit.
- Partner with Quality leadership to ensure all suppliers meet requirements and specifications.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce COGS through strategic volume-based pricing, logistics optimization, and material substitution in partnership with R&D and operations.
- Manage the Supply Chain P&L, providing regular updates on spend, variances, and cost-savings initiatives to the executive team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
