Position Summary
The Warehouse / Logistics Manager will build and run an organized, compliant, and highly reliable materials operation for the Pleasanton site. This role will own receiving, storage, inventory control, internal material movement, and outbound logistics for raw materials, consumables, intermediates, and finished media while supporting startup ramp and routine operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Own warehouse and logistics operations, including receiving, quarantine, release staging, storage, picking, shipping, and cycle counting.
- Set up practical warehouse zoning for raw materials, released goods, non-conforming material, cold storage, hazardous materials, and outbound staging.
- Implement and maintain accurate inventory control, lot traceability, FEFO/FIFO rules, and reconciliation practices.
- Partner closely with QA, Production, QC, Procurement, and Finance on material status, usage, and transaction accuracy.
- Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including domestic freight, cold-chain shipments, documentation, and carrier management.
- Manage warehouse layout, racking, labeling, material flow, and visual controls to support safe and efficient startup operations.
- Ensure compliant storage and handling of chemicals, gases, temperature-sensitive materials, and waste-related staging where applicable.
- Develop warehouse SOPs, forms, training records, and KPI reporting for inventory accuracy, on-time shipment, and dock-to-stock performance.
- Support ERP / inventory system setup, transaction discipline, barcode / label workflows, and physical count processes.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions for shipping errors, inventory discrepancies, damaged goods, and material excursions.
- Build and manage relationships with freight forwarders, local carriers, and key suppliers to improve service and cost.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain, operations, logistics, business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of warehouse / logistics experience in biotech, pharma, life sciences, or another regulated industry.
- Strong understanding of inventory control, warehouse flow, lot traceability, and quality status segregation.
- Experience with ERP or inventory systems and strong transaction discipline.
- Comfortable working hands-on in a startup environment while also setting processes, metrics, and controls.
Preferred Experience
- Experience with raw material handling for media, biologics, chemicals, or lab supplies.
- Familiarity with hazardous materials storage, cold-chain logistics, and regulated shipping documentation.
- Forklift / pallet handling experience and practical knowledge of warehouse rack planning preferred.
Working Conditions / Physical Requirements
- Able to stand, walk, and move materials through warehouse and lab support areas daily.
- Able to lift up to 35 lbs occasionally.
- Able to support periodic early / late shipment windows when needed.
Note
This job description is intended to describe the general scope of the role. Responsibilities may evolve as the Pleasanton site ramps and organizational needs change.
