Corporate OverviewArgonaut Manufacturing Services Inc. is a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) headquartered in Carlsbad, CA with over 100,000 square feet of manufacturing space across four locations. The company is dedicated to serving highly innovative companies in the biopharmaceutical and molecular diagnostics industries. Argonaut is a full service, cost-effective partner, providing complete solutions in the areas of formulation, filling and final kitting of reagents and consumables. Argonaut provides quality and regulatory expertise to assure the highest in quality manufacturing and supply chain excellence.Position OverviewWe have an immediate opening for an experienced supply chain professional to lead the Warehouse and Logistics activities for our Carlsbad based operations. The scope of this role includes all distribution and logistics functions. This leadership role is critical to client satisfaction, inventory management and control, as well as quality and regulatory compliance.Position ResponsibilitiesManage the distribution and logistics activities supporting a GMP/GDP supply chainWork cross-functionally with Project Management, QA/QC, Finance, and Operations to meet buisness objectives and implement process improvementsMaster the use of our ERP system and item attributes related to supply chain requirementsManage and control non-stock, stock, consigned and customer owned inventory; provide inventory information to stakeholders as neededPartner with Manufacturing and Finance to ensure proper inventory health is maintained; update practices, policies and procedures as needed.Manage the receiving, material movement, shipping, and inventory control departmentsSupport on time delivery of domestic and international shipments using metrics for continuous improvementAssist with generating and maintain documentation for import and exportSelf-starter with strong supply chain business acumen with experience leading regulated distribution and logistics activitiesExcellent interpersonal and team building skills with the ability to influence and motivate othersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to serve as a subject matter expert during regulatory audits in regards to distribution and logistics activities. Experience with FDA and ISO audits along with client or international auditing authoritiesCapable of making deep-dive analyses while maintaining top-level organization overview regarding problems and solutionsAbility to strategically align warehouse business operations and manpower to meet AOP and concurrently meet internal and external customer needsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of Finance, Human Resource and Facility personnel. Employees directly supervised by this job: 8-15 employees.RequirementsMS/BS/BA in Supply Chain/Logistics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration3-5 years of managerial experience or as an individual contributor/rising star looking for their first opportunity to leadWorking experience with complex supply chain processes in medical device, biopharmaceutical or life science manufacturingExperience leading shipping operations including kitting in distribution activitiesProficiency with MRP system software (NetSuite is a plus)Warehouse and inventory management, shipping and receiving experience with knowledge of managing hazardous materialsProven Skills in:Inventory control and cycle count managementDistribution planningReceiving activitiesWarehouse material managementLean concepts for continuous improvementProcess design and process metricsArgonaut Manufacturing Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability, or any other class protected by Federal, State or local laws. Argonaut complies with all employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and all must have the authorization to work in the US.