Associate Director, Supply Chain Planning

Company Description Guardant Health is a leading precision oncology company focused on guarding wellness and giving every person more time free from cancer. Founded in 2012, Guardant is transforming patient care and accelerating new cancer therapies by providing critical insights into what drives disease through its advanced blood and tissue tests, real-world data and AI analytics. Guardant tests help improve outcomes across all stages of care, including screening to find cancer early, monitoring for recurrence in early-stage cancer, and treatment selection for patients with advanced cancer. For more information, visit  and follow the company on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook. The Associate Director of Supply Chain will oversee daily supply chain operations including procurement, planning, inventory, supplier relationships, and the supply chain team. This individual is responsible for leading collaboration of the design, development, and implementation of procurement and manufacturing planning solutions. Collaborates with the Director of Warehouse, Distribution and Logistics to develop and implement programs to optimize logistics solutions. Advises the supply chain team in executing best practices. Works closely with finance, manufacturing, technology development, Quality, and IT to drive corporate goals. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Production Support - Procurement and Manufacturing Planning * Manage Supply Chain Specialists, Supply Chain Buyers, and or Supply Chain Planners in one or multiple sites world-wide. * Direct, manage, and support the Supply Chain team on strategic and tactical operations. * Sets the quarterly goals for Supply Chain Planning and/or Procurement * Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand. * Collaborates with the Technology Development teams to determine the materials required for new product development & launches. * Plans the ramp-up materials for new products and the ramp-down of new materials for EOL products. * Collaborates with Reagent Manufacturing, Technology Development, Sustain & Support and Quality on projects that drive productivity, reduce costs, and provide Guardant with the manufacturing scale it requires. * Manages the S&OP process and the collection of demand forecast for existing and new products. * Collaborates with Guardant FP&A on the setting of E&O monthly reserves * Provides the monthly E&O data, explanations of root causes, and potential future mitigations. * Manages weekly/monthly/quarterly metrics. * Manages shortage gap analysis to understand and mitigate shortage gaps 4-5 months in advance. * Assists in resolving materials receiving and accounts payable issues. * Creates and maintains purchased part modifiers (lead time, cost, MOQ, supplier, lot sizing, safety stock etc.). * Coordinates MRB supplier issues and corrective actions. Manage MRB aging targets per Guardant Health's goals. * Coordinates engineering change-order implementation with suppliers * Reviews PPV monthly with finance and adjusts standard costs as needed. * Actively manages contract manufacturers, creates and shares rolling forecasts, manages the right supply/safety stock levels to ensure quick turnaround on changes. * Assists the Logistics manager with resolutions for custom issues for international shipments and receipts. * Core team member representing Supply Chain on new product development teams. * Develops and implements improved processes and procedures where needed. * Represents Supply Chain on Oracle systems roadmap steering committee. * Guides the Supply Chain team on IT systems evaluations and implementations in collaboration with the Guardant IT business applications team. Supplier Management * Manages production suppliers and indirect (non-production) suppliers. * Develops and implements new system to facilitate the onboarding and maintenance of >3,000 active suppliers. * Leads supplier audits in assessing materials/capacity/production capabilities and overall business issues. * Manages key suppliers to strengthen relationships while ensuring continuity of supply and reducing business risks. * Understands and communicates lead times, capacities, technology, and pricing trends to align Guardant Health to best-possible supply base. * Participates in developing supplier scorecards. Conducts quarterly business reviews with all critical vendors. Reviews vendor technology roadmap, financial risk assessment. * Develops contingency plans in addressing sole source issues. * Leads corporate initiatives resulting in product cost savings strategies. * Works with management to address all aspects of commodity management, including procurement support, commodity business plans and strategies, market trends assessment, pricing, and product availability. * Supports proper utilization of ERP/MRP system. * Monitors and corrects inventory levels at outside warehouses (3PL). Metrics * Supplier delivery On Time in Full * Supplier lots accepted percentage * Inventory turns improvement. * COGS reduction * Work orders ready for manufacturing * Work orders completed * Work order past due * BOM development and optimization * Supplier lead time reduction * Flexibility improvement within Lead Time * Reduce unfavorable PPV * Past-due purchase orders * MRB aging * Cost savings and cost avoidance * Work Orders past due * Purchase requisition, purchase order, and change order approval on time * Optimization of materials during cutover of new products or suppliers * Small Business Administration annual goal attainment * ERG metrics as required by key customers Qualifications * Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required. * C.P.M. and/or C.P.I.M. preferred but not required. * 10+ years related experience. * 10+ years in one or more of the following functions: purchasing, manufacturing planning, inventory control, and the management of strategic commodities and suppliers within a biotech and turnkey environment. * 6+ years of experience building and leading operational teams with metrics and performance-based management * Effective verbal and written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills. * Strong organizational skills, detail oriented. * Strong influencing and negotiating skills. * Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, word processing, Microsoft Excel, and Outlook required. Hybrid Work Model: This section is applicable to onsite employees who are eligible for hybrid work location as specified by management and related policies. Guardant has defined days for in-person/onsite collaboration and work-from-home days for individual-focused time. All U.S. employees who live within 50 miles of a Guardant facility will be required to be onsite on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days allows our teams to do the best work and creates the focused thinking time our innovative work requires. At Guardant, our work model has created flexibility for better work-life balance while keeping teams connected to advance our science for our patients. The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below. This range does not include benefits or, if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, education, job-related skills, job duties, and business need. Primary Location: Redwood City, CA Primary Location Base Pay Range: $179,800 - $247,200 Other US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $152,830 - $210,120 If the role is performed in Colorado, the pay range for this job is: $161,820 - $222,480 Employee may be required to lift routine office supplies and use office equipment. Majority of the work is performed in a desk/office environment; however, there may be exposure to high noise levels, fumes, and biohazard material in the laboratory environment. Ability to sit for extended periods of time. Guardant Health is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our hiring processes for candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, mental health conditions, or sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need support, please reach out to Peopleteam@ A background screening including criminal history is required for this role. GH will consider qualified applicants with criminal arrest or conviction histories in a manner consistent with applicable law including but not limited to the LA County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952). Guardant Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. To learn more about the information collected when you apply for a position at Guardant Health, Inc. and how it is used, please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. Please visit our career page at:

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