
Associate Director – Kits and Logistics
GRAIL
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Durham • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $146,000 - $183,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Provide strategic leadership for the kit & logistics team day-to-day activities and oversight into their delivery of project-based work. Note - the word “kit” refers to the Galleri carton/components inclusive of tubes.
- Lead and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
- Establish strategic goals, KPIs, and performance standards for kit & logistics; monitor results and drive corrective actions.
- Manages significant escalations; partnering with cross functional stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Is responsible for specific projects and long-term strategy, inclusive of proactively planning for GRAIL’s growth and scale.
- Expected to understand and analyze trends and historical and future data, identify risks, and drive decisions that support optimal kit and logistics decisions.
- Develop and manage supplier relationships, including negotiation of contracts, performance reviews, and resolution of escalated issues. Comfortable working with supplier c-suite individuals.
- Collaborate with senior leaders across operations, finance, accounting, international development, warehouse, sales, and customer service to ensure alignment on business objectives.
- Drive large-scale process improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability of kit & logistics activities.
- Represent the kit & logistics function in executive meetings, supplier conversations, and external industry forums.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, kitting or related functions, including 5–8 years in a management or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of global supply chain practices, ERP and supply chain systems, and advanced analytics tools.
- Proven track record in supplier negotiations, global logistics management, and inventory optimization.
- Experience leading large-scale process improvement or digital transformation initiatives preferred.
- Demonstrated level of knowledge regarding applicable regulatory standards commensurate with the position's complexity and scope, contributing to organizational regulatory compliance. Minimal applicable standards for this position include:
- GMP quality management systems (e.g. ISO 13485)
- Clinical laboratory regulations (e.g. CAP, CLIA, NYSDOH, ISO 15189)
- Operations within the regulated medical device environment (e.g. IVDD, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR 800 series, FDA 21 CFR Part 11)
- Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to build, develop, and inspire diverse teams.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities, with demonstrated success in aligning planning supply chain initiatives to business goals.
- Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation, and influencing skills at senior levels.
- Proven ability to manage complex supply chain operations in a global, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement..
Benefits
- flexible time-off or vacation
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- carefully selected mindfulness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
supply chain managementprocurementlogisticskittingsupplier negotiationsinventory optimizationprocess improvementdigital transformationadvanced analyticsERP systems
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkinganalytical abilitiescommunicationinfluencingnegotiationteam developmentaccountabilityperformance managementrisk identification
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationBachelor’s degree in Operations ManagementMaster’s degree in related field