The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Operations plays a key role in the movement of materials (Raw and Finished Goods) within the Humacyte network through strategy and oversight of Order Fulfilment, Transportation and Warehousing. Responsible for the development and management of shipping lanes. Responsible for all aspects of receipt, storage, and issuance of materials. Develop, implement, and manage Supply Chain Operations’ strategies, objectives, and policies. Ensures that the correct product is delivered at the correct point in an optimal manner.

Remote Work Designation: Not Remote

Major Accountabilities:

• Ensure customer sales orders, Internal Sales Orders (IRF), and manufacturing orders are processed within the agreed lead-times

  • Utilizes in depth understanding of departmental objectives and overall company objectives and translates these into strategic and tactical actions required to meet business objectives
  • Develop / maintain SLAs with internal and external customers and suppliers
  • Provide all aspects of personnel management for direct reports including recruitment of appropriate team members; scheduling; performance management; development of team members; engagement and retention
  • Site lead on the development, execution, and optimization of transportation lanes
  • Lead the qualification of transportation modes, lanes, and/or carriers
  • Be the voice of Supply Chain Operations in the Change Management Process
  • Ensure timely resolution of non-conforming events as well as corrective and preventive actions
  • Ensure optimization of transportation through strong influencing, negotiation, and collaboration skills
  • Ensure that effective and robust logistics related security, safety, and employee training programs are taken up
  • In collaboration with Supply Chain Leadership develop, implement, and drive the organization’s strategy for cultivating a fully engaged logistics workforce
  • Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures
  • Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements, enforcing adherence to requirements by all applicable team and cross-functional team members
  • Ensures oversight and control of inventory levels by conducting and/or reviewing physical counts, reconciling with data storage system
  • Ensures operational capacity is available in advance of organizational need. Collaboratively plans and implements new design layouts; equipment inspections; work orders issuance for repair and requisitions for replacement to align capacity in advance of demand
  • Achieves financial objectives by participating in the creation annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
  • Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees
  • Partner with Demand & Supply Planning and Procurement to optimize order quantities and frequencies

  as well as minimize receipt exceptions

  • Develop/revise processes, work instructions, templates, and best practices to be used in operational processes
  • Other duties, as assigned

Special Competencies:

• • An excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions
  • Comfortable with team-based work structure; ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job
  • Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of

  responsibility

  • Exceptional communication, listening and presentation skills
  • Proven ability to proactively build positive, collaborative relationships with multiple levels and parties
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deliverables within an entrepreneurial work setting
  • Motivated and organized critical thinker with solid interpersonal and business communication skills

General Competencies:

• • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Possess a positive roll-up-the-sleeves attitude and optimistic outlook
  • Strong ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with fluctuating priorities, and collaborate effectively with others
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to set own priorities in a timely manner
  • High degree of flexibility and adaptability
  • Basic computer skills required, such as knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Must be able to work as needed to meet tight deadlines and at peak periods
  • Self-motivated and organized critical thinker with solid interpersonal and business communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a cross functional team
  • Adheres to company and facility specific policies and procedures, including SOP, training and meeting requirements
  • Always observe safety precautions and regulations in all areas where duties are performed
  • Responsible for reporting all safety hazards and potential unsafe working conditions
  • Ensures Humacyte or other required trainings/certifications are up to date
  • Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner
  • Reports to work on time and as scheduled

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, required. Master’s degree, preferred desirable
• 6+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain Operations. Preferably in a Multi-Site GMP environment
• Deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain
• 5+ experience in transportation management inclusive of cold chain and validated assets
• Experience as the subject matter expert for Supply Chain for Warehouse Management and Enterprise Planning systems. Experience with Great Plains, Trace Link, and With Out Wires is desired
• Proven experience leading teams in growth environment
• Proven examples of lean journeys which resulted in driving standard and repeatable results validated by customer facing metrics.

Perks:

• Stock Options
• 401k Plan with 4% Match and no Vesting Schedule
• Medical, Vision and Dental Plans
• Company Paid Long Term/Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 23 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Designated Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave Policies