Director of Supply Chain and Logistics

About Ossium

Ossiums mission is to improve the health vitality and longevity of human beings through bioengineering. We develop manufacture and bank cell therapy products that apply the power of stem cell science to revolutionize treatment for patients with blood immune and orthopedic diseases. At Ossium we empower our employees maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and are a force for good.

About the Job

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for end-to-end supply chain and logistics operations supporting our manufacturing site and patient-facing fulfillment. As the Director of Supply Chain and Logistics you will lead material planning procurement inventory management cold chain logistics and order fulfillment to ensure reliable compliant and efficient product delivery.

You will partner closely with Manufacturing Quality Engineering MSAT Sales and Commercial teams to ensure seamless integration between supply and demand positioning Supply Chain and Logistics teams as both an operational backbone and a strategic enabler of growth. As a key member of the Site Operations Team and leader of our Downstream Core Team you will drive disciplined execution visibility and continuous improvement across the organization.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in complex regulated environments builds scalable systems and is energized by ensuring life-saving products reach patients reliably and on time. The position reports directly to the SVP of Manufacturing Operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Engineering Business or related field
• 10 years of experience in supply chain logistics or operations in a regulated manufacturing environment (pharma biotech medtech preferred)
• 5 years of people management experience leading supply chain or logistics teams
• Strong understanding of GMP/GTP requirements as they relate to materials storage and distribution
• Experience with inventory planning procurement and supplier management including ERP/MRP systems and inventory planning tools
• Proven track record of improving service levels reducing shortages and optimizing inventory
• Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting commercial-scale pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environments
• Experience with cold chain time-sensitive distribution and external logistics provider management
• Familiarity with S&OP/S&OE processes and cross-functional demandsupply alignment
• Experience driving supply chain optimization through automation digital tools or advanced analytics
• Lean or Six Sigma certification with demonstrated application in supply chain environments
• Experience supporting regulatory inspections (FDA AATB or equivalent)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mentor and develop a high-performing supply chain and logistics teams across procurement planning inventory and fulfillment
• Own end-to-end material flow from supplier through manufacturing to patient delivery
• Ensure reliable supply of materials and on-time fulfillment of finished goods to meet patient demand
• Establish and maintain inventory strategies that balance availability risk and working capital
• Oversee cold chain logistics shipping and distribution ensuring product integrity and compliance
• Manage supplier relationships including performance risk and continuity of supply
• Drive S&OE processes to align demand supply and execution across the site
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks including shortages delays and capacity constraints
• Partner with Manufacturing QA and Engineering to support production and capacity scaling
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase service level reduce cost and improve efficiency
• Ensure compliance with GMP/GTP internal procedures and regulatory expectations
• Support audits and represent Supply Chain during regulatory inspections
• Develop long-term supply chain strategy aligned with commercial growth and new product launches
• Lead the sites cross-functional Downstream Core Team overseeing Release and Distribution processes to ensure reliable compliant product availability
• Travel (domestic and international) when required (<10%) to support supply chain and logistics planning or projects

In your first six months some projects youll work on include:

• Assess current inventory levels service levels and supply chain risks across all products
• Strengthen supplier management and sourcing strategies for critical materials
• Optimize cold chain logistics performance including carrier reliability and cost
• Develop a 12-24 month supply chain roadmap aligned with growth and product launches

We offer a full slate of employee benefits including:

• Competitive salaries
• Stock options
• 401(k) matching
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Four weeks of PTO accrued (vacation & sick time) annually 11 company holidays
• Employer paid life insurance and long term disability
• Gym membership/recreational sports reimbursements