Associate, Operations ID - 13155
About the position
As a Full-Time Supply Operations Associate at Ginkgo Bioworks, you will be integral to managing and optimizing supply chain operations. This role involves ensuring efficient inventory management, coordinating logistics and procurement, overseeing production runs, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and possess excellent communication skills, working on-site in Emeryville, California.
Responsibilities
- Support and build ordering operations and processes for large scale testing programs, specifically the CDC TGS program.
- Improve, standardize, and document ordering operations processes across multiple client programs and testing modalities.
- Procure materials for all kits and research materials, including coordinating with Physical Product.
- Work cross-functionally with Commercial Ops, Program Leads, Physical Product, and International teams to forecast and troubleshoot supply issues.
- Fulfill orders for all domestic orders across all domestic programs.
- Operate Ginkgo Bioworks retail sites, running all operational activities for Ginkgo Goods, the GROW store, and Promotional Goods for conferences and other marketing events.
- Forecast, plan, and execute production runs for kits across all existing programs, including training of flex workers and maintaining proper documentation.
- Coordinate with suppliers to maximize quality, efficiency, and cost.
- Implement inventory control measures to optimize stock levels, minimize waste, and reduce lead times, including intake and inventory updates.
- Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
- Conduct regular audits of inventory accuracy and reconcile discrepancies as needed.
- Utilize inventory management software and other tools to track inventory levels, orders, and shipments accurately.
- Support ad hoc projects and initiatives related to supply chain optimization and process improvement.
- Support ad hoc projects related to Physical Product.
- Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time, work with your hands, and occasionally lift objects up to 40lbs.
- Tackle the most urgent and immediate problems facing Ginkgo Biosecurity as a whole.
- Support special projects, as requested.
- Support late night and weekend coverage, as needed.
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Requirements
- 1-2 years of experience in supply chain operations, inventory management, or procurement.
- Ability to work in person at our Emeryville, CA facility.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
Nice-to-haves
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- 3rd Party Vendor/Partner Management experience is a plus but not required.
- International operations experience is a plus.
- Effective communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
- Knowledge of supply chain best practices and industry standards is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage
- Health spending accounts
- Voluntary benefits
- Leave of absence policies
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) program with employer contribution
- 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown
- Unlimited Paid Time Off policy
