Associate Director Kits and Logistics # 4644

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the kit & logistics team day-to-day activities and oversight into their delivery of project-based work. Note - the word “kit” refers to the Galleri carton/components inclusive of tubes. 
• Lead and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Establish strategic goals, KPIs, and performance standards for kit & logistics; monitor results and drive corrective actions.
• Manages significant escalations; partnering with cross functional stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Is responsible for specific projects and long-term strategy, inclusive of proactively planning for GRAIL’s growth and scale.
• Expected to understand and analyze trends and historical and future data, identify risks, and drive decisions that support optimal kit and logistics decisions.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of contracts, performance reviews, and resolution of escalated issues. Comfortable working with supplier c-suite individuals.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across operations, finance, accounting, international development, warehouse, sales, and customer service to ensure alignment on business objectives.
• Drive large-scale process improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability of kit & logistics activities.
• Represent the kit & logistics function in executive meetings, supplier conversations, and external industry forums.
• These job duties are a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, kitting or related functions, including 5–8 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of global supply chain practices, ERP and supply chain systems, and advanced analytics tools.
• Proven track record in supplier negotiations, global logistics management, and inventory optimization.
• Experience leading large-scale process improvement or digital transformation initiatives preferred.
• Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance. Minimal applicable standards for this position include: 
• GMP quality management systems (e.g. ISO 13485)
• Clinical laboratory regulations (e.g. CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, ISO 15189)
• Operations within the regulated medical device environment (e.g. IVDD, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR 800 series, FDA 21 CFR Part 11)
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and inspire diverse teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities, with demonstrated success in aligning planning supply chain initiatives to business goals.
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation, and influencing skills at senior levels.
• Proven ability to manage complex supply chain operations in a global, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement..

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Standard office environment with extensive use of ERP systems, analytics platforms, and collaboration tools.
• Frequent interaction with senior leaders, suppliers, internal stakeholders,logistics providers, and external stakeholders.
• RegularOccasional visits to warehouse(s) and s,operational floor (MSAT, ClinLab, EngOps) manufacturing sites, and distribution centers to oversee operations.
• Occasional Domestic travel may be required.