GH
Director of Warehouse & Logistics Operations
Redwood City, CA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$199k-$274kDetected 25 days ago
ComplianceStakeholder ManagementOperations ManagementSupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementVendor ManagementProcurementERPInventory ManagementPatient CareMedical DevicesLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationWarehouse Management SystemTransportation Management
About the role
- The Director of Warehouse & Logistics Operations is responsible for leading and optimizing enterprise-wide warehousing, inventory management, transportation, shipping and receiving, and material distribution activities across multiple locations.
- This role requires strong leadership of geographically dispersed teams, expertise in supply chain and transportation operations, and experience operating in highly regulated environments.
Responsibilities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, service levels, and cost reduction to support scaling operations.
- Manage the movement of materials, supplies, equipment, and inventory between company facilities, laboratories, and third-party partners.
- Develop transportation strategies that optimize cost, speed, reliability, and service levels.
- Manage relationships with transportation providers, couriers, and logistics vendors.
- Monitor transportation performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
- If you need support, please reach out to Peopleteam@guardanthealth.com
- This leader will oversee teams responsible for ensuring the timely, compliant, and cost-effective movement of materials, supplies, equipment, and patient samples between facilities, laboratories, and external partners.
- The Director will develop and execute logistics strategies that support operational excellence, scalability, quality, regulatory compliance, and exceptional service levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in warehouse, logistics, transportation, or supply chain leadership.
- 5+ years leading multi-site operations and geographically dispersed teams.
- Experience managing shipping, receiving, transportation, and distribution networks.
- Strong experience with inventory management systems, ERP platforms, and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Knowledge of specimen transportation, chain-of-custody requirements, and temperature-controlled logistics.
- Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment.
- A background screening including criminal history is required for this role.
- Required
- Demonstrated success developing scalable logistics and warehouse processes.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Preferred
- Experience in healthcare, diagnostics, laboratory services, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries.
- APICS, CSCP, CLTD, or similar professional certifications.
- Key Competencies
Compensation
- $199,300 - $274,050Other
- $169,405 - $232,943If the role is performed in
- $179,370 - $246,645
Benefits
- Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer.
Equal opportunity
- All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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