Plasmidsaurus

Head of Logistics

San Francisco

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 273 days ago

Data AnalysisSupply ChainLogisticsCustomer SuccessFDA RegulatoryLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

About the role

Establish tools and dashboards to monitor shipment status, turnaround times, and key performance metrics, using data and metrics to proactively identify risks and opportunities.
10+ years of logistics or supply chain experience, including proven success managing international logistics or shipping and first-mile transport providers.
Experience shipping biological or temperature-sensitive materials within biotech, life sciences, or healthcare logistics.

Develop and lead the global logistics function, supporting thousands of international shipments each week and coordinating across regions, time zones, and regulatory environments.
Design logistics systems that minimize delays, reduce costs, and enhance reliability for moving biological materials and that scale alongside global launches and company growth.
Ensure business continuity, developing contingency plans for day-to-day and emergency scenarios, building redundancy and sustainability into our logistics playbooks.
Develop and enforce global compliance and regulatory processes, including import/export, customs management, and relevant material handling standards.
Collaborate with sales and marketing, operations, product, customer success, and finance to forecast demand, support new services and market launches, and anticipate logistical challenges.
Evaluate and optimize courier and carrier relationships, driving improvements around cost, service and reliability in both first-mile planning and international shipping.
Demonstrated success building scalable, data-driven logistics systems that improve speed, efficiency, and reliability.
Team leadership experience, including hiring, coaching, and developing individuals and teams through growth and change.
Together, we are building the world's most efficient sequencing engine that operates overnight, scales globally, and helps scientists make breakthroughs faster than ever before.

Proficiency in data analysis and logistics reporting tools, with a track record of implementing software solutions that result in measurable performance.

Strong understanding of customs, import/export regulations, and compliance frameworks (IATA, DOT, FDA, or similar).

The ideal leader will combine strategic vision for the future with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and support day-to-day operations.

Build and manage a high-performing logistics team, cultivating a culture of accountability and collaboration in support of our customers.
Now we are expanding that same disruptive model across all of genomics.

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