HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN
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Location: Houston
Posted on: October 27, 2024
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Job Description:
Solugen
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14549 Minetta St., Houston TX 77035
Position
Head of Supply Chain
About Solugen:
Solugen is a groundbreaking technology company on a bold mission to
decarbonize the physical world. At the heart of our innovation is
the world's first sustainable molecule factory-the Bioforge. This
unique manufacturing platform uses a chemoenzymatic process to
convert plant-derived substances into essential materials that have
historically been made from fossil fuels-all with minimal emissions
and no hazardous waste. A highly scalable and localized alternative
to conventional approaches, the Bioforge enables us to produce a
range of high-performance, cost-competitive, and sustainable
solutions to meet the diverse needs of our customers.
Ready to shape the future? Join us.
Are you passionate about sustainable solutions and combating
climate change? We're always on the lookout for dynamic individuals
who blend passion with adaptability. You thrive in an environment
where curiosity propels you, questions are celebrated, and insights
power your work. As a self-starter, you'll embrace the pace and
uncertainty of startup culture- that's where the best ideas
flourish. At our core, we prioritize safety above all, value
respect for others, and consider creative problem-solving a
superpower.
The Role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Head of Supply Chain
will lead and oversee the end-to-end Supply Chain at Solugen,
including Planning, Procurement (Direct & Indirect) and Logistics.
This role is critical in driving efficiency, reducing costs, and
ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. As both a
strategic leader and tactical operator, the Head of Supply Chain
will optimize processes to meet growth targets, manage supplier
relationships, mitigate risks, and support scalability. This
position requires close collaboration with internal teams,
particularly Sales and Manufacturing, to deliver a best-in-class
customer experience.
Expectations
- Lead, develop and implement Supply Chain strategies to support
scalability and cost efficiency.
- Lead and optimize Supply Planning and Inventory Management to
align with Manufacturing growth targets.
- Lead Sourcing and Procurement activities, ensuring supplier
relationships are robust and cost-effective.
- Lead should cost model development and deliver commodity level
strategies.
- Lead timely and efficient Logistics operations, with a focus on
reducing lead times and costs.
- Establish key performance metrics ensuring timely and accurate
reporting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Manufacturing and
Sales to ensure Supply Chain aligns with overall business
objectives.
- Mitigate Supply Chain risks by developing contingency plans and
proactively addressing potential bottlenecks.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the Value Chain
to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
- All other duties necessary to execute a best-in-class Supply
Chain.
Necessary Skills
- At least ten (10) years of experience in various Supply Chain
roles, with at three least (3) of years experience sourcing Raw
Materials.
- Fast-paced hi-tech, consumer goods or similar industry
experience.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with a track record
of building and developing high-performing teams.
- Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Advanced excel skills a
must have.
- Master's degree or higher, supply chain or engineering
preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and
drive process improvement.
- Open-minded self-starter with the ability to adapt, improvise and
problem solve.
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and projects with
various stakeholders.
- Organizational skills to manage and track transactional
details.
- Fluency in English.
Company Specific
- Ask a lot of questions, be curious, and provide insights into
your work.
- Be nimble, embrace the speed and ambiguity of startup
culture.
- A passion for green chemistry and fighting climate change.
- Ability to self-manage and set your own priorities and
schedule.
- Be comfortable working in multiple roles.
- Emphasize safety above all else.
- Respect for others.
- Creative problem solving.
- Willingness to learn and research new engineering/science
concepts.
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