Senior Manager, Logistics & Materials Management

Codexis Inc•Redwood City, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Logistics and Inventory Management is accountable for warehouse operations, order fulfillment, end-to-end transportation and inventory management. The position plays a critical role in supporting research, development and commercial supply chains to ensure timely, complaint, and cost-effective movement, storage, and availability of materials, while maintaining strict adherence to quality and regulatory requirements. The Senior Manager, Logistics and Inventory Management reports to the Vice President of Supply Chain, within the Tech Ops organization, and is based in Redwood City, California. If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you! Extensive supply chain knowledge and experience developing and implementing SOPs Meticulous with excellent verbal & written communication skills Successful history of effectively managing inventory in a manufacturing environment Proactive problem solver and collaborative team player

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related life sciences field
10+ years of experience in material management, inventory control, or transportation management roles in biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning tools
Ability to be onsite, in Redwood City, CA

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience managing a team
Experience implementing 5S, lean manufacturing or 6-Sigma principles
Proficient in warehouse fundamentals including design considerations, environmental monitoring, material segregation, space planning, temperature mapping, risk management
Strong understanding of documentation and import-export requirements for domestic and international shipments
Experience handling and managing hazardous materials and ensuring compliance with GMP, ISO9001 and OSHA standards
Proficient in ERP & WMS software systems and tools to track inventory, generate reports, and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and optimize material-related processes
Experience in ramping low volume operations to high rate
Demonstrated adaptability and resilience in changing business environments
Forklift certification
APICS certification

Responsibilities

End-to-End Materials Management – Implement measures, including FIFO adherence, material variances, cycle time optimization, scrap/obsolescence management, cycle/physical counting, and audits to ensure inventory accuracy and to mitigate stockouts or overstocking
Continuous Improvement – Develop tools to track inventory, storage capacity, and provide data-driven insights to support decision-making, mitigate risk, and optimize material-related processes
Analytics & Reporting – Analyze material usage trends, identify opportunities for process improvements, and implement lean practices to optimize material handling, storage, and distribution.
KPIs – Develop, monitor, and report key performance indicators to measure and drive reliability and efficiency
Transportation Management – Lead qualification, relationship management, and business performance reviews for transportation service providers to ensure performance meets expectations and is delivered within budget
Establish planned and predictable transportation processes. Operate with a sense of urgency to address issues that arise (missing paperwork, late deliveries, quality concerns, poor communication, etc.), with a corrective action plan to mitigate issue recurrence
Lead and develop a high-performing team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Basic Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401k with Company Match up to 4%
Company Equity
Generous Paid Time Off including 18 Company Holidays (with a summer and winter shutdown), Vacation, and Wellness Time
Annual Lifestyle Account for reimbursement of fitness programs, equipment and more
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Commuter/Parking, Dependent Care & Healthcare)
Student Debt Program (Company Contribution to Loans)
Mental Health Wellness Program
Subsidized onsite lunch program
Onsite Gym Facilities
Paid Parental Leave
And More!