Head of Integrated Supply Chain

Cytovale•South San Francisco, CA

1d•$200,000 - $250,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Cytovale is hiring a Head of Integrated Supply Chain to own the strategy and execution of its end-to-end supply chain, from supplier and CDMO relationships through planning, procurement, inventory, and distribution. The role is accountable for supply continuity, material cost, and inventory health for the IntelliSep instrument and its consumables, and serves as a strategic partner to the executive team on supply, inventory, and cost trade-offs. The role is suited to a builder who has established supply chain capability in a scaling medical device or IVD company. The Head will design and institutionalize core supply chain processes, including Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP), supplier and CDMO management, cost reduction, alternate and second-source qualification, end-of-life component management, tariff mitigation, and distribution and logistics. The position is based in South San Francisco, California, onsite with hybrid flexibility, and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Level is Director or Senior Director, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive supply chain leadership in the medical device or IVD industry.
3+ years managing teams and organizational performance.
Demonstrated success leading a supply chain function at a Class II device company, including building processes in a scaling organization.
Proven experience establishing and running SIOP processes.
Significant experience negotiating supplier contracts, MSAs, and volume commitments, and managing CDMO relationships.
Experience scaling distribution networks and logistics providers nationally.
Working knowledge of product lifecycle management and MES, MRP/ERP, and analytics systems, such as Syteline, Arena, and Salesforce.
Working knowledge of FDA regulations, ISO 13485, and cGMP.
Strong communication, analytical, negotiation, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively and deliver within established timelines.
Self-starter who adapts, improvises, and problem-solves; thinks strategically and executes with confidence and speed.

Nice To Haves

MBA or Master's degree in a related field.
Well-rounded experience across purchasing, planning, manufacturing, materials management, inventory control, and warehousing.
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
APICS/ASCM (CSCP, CPIM) or comparable supply chain certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute an integrated supply chain strategy spanning procurement, planning, inventory, and distribution across multiple CDMOs, aligned with commercial growth plans and operating objectives.
Advise the executive team on trade-offs and risks related to material purchases, inventory investment, and supply commitments.
Lead the supply chain team, measure performance through agreed KPIs and supplier scorecards, and drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cost, and service levels.
Establish and run a SIOP process that translates commercial forecasts and growth plans into actionable supply, inventory, capacity, and production plans.
Communicate rolling forecasts to CDMOs and suppliers, set production and inventory targets, and identify supply, capacity, and operational constraints to protect product availability and customer service.
Identify supplier, manufacturing, logistics, and continuity risks; implement mitigation and business-continuity plans, including alternate sourcing and end-of-life component replacement.
Ensure supply chain readiness for new product introductions and product changes from development through commercial production, including material availability, supplier alignment, and operational execution.
Own relationships with global supply chain partners, including engagements, negotiations, master supply agreements, and quarterly business reviews.
Negotiate supplier pricing, lead times, warranty terms, MSAs, and volume commitments; use methods such as RFPs, dual sourcing, and commodity management to strengthen negotiating leverage.
Manage supplier tiering and risk ratings; monitor supplier performance, drive corrective actions, and support Supplier Corrective Action Request remediation with Quality.
Monitor market conditions for materials, tariffs, and utilities that could affect supply continuity or pricing, and act ahead of exposure.
Drive an annual cost-reduction portfolio targeting COGS and OPEX across raw materials, logistics, and labor, including volume leverage and supplier localization initiatives.
Develop and manage inventory strategy and policy to optimize turns and cash flow, with visibility into inventory exposure, excess and obsolescence, and material cost.
Partner with Finance to monitor spend against budget and provide forecasted spend analysis, purchase price variance, excess and obsolescence, and standard cost updates.
Oversee planning, sourcing, and procurement of materials needed to meet production demand, and the distribution and logistics network needed to deliver products to customers on time and in full.
Build and streamline purchasing, planning, and excess-and-obsolescence processes, using automation, AI, and analytics to generate scenario models that support timely decisions.
Ensure supply chain activities comply with FDA, ISO 13485, and cGMP requirements; partner with Quality on supplier qualification, audits, and inspection readiness.