Senior Manager / Associate Director Raw Materials Planning & Supplier Management

Description

Codexis, a biotechnology company based in Redwood City, CA, is looking to hire a Senior Manager / Associate Director, Planner Buyer .

Codexis is a leading enzyme engineering company leveraging its proprietary CodeEvolver® technology platform to discover, develop and enhance novel, high-performance enzymes and other classes of proteins. Codexis enzymes solve for real-world challenges associated with small molecule pharmaceuticals manufacturing and nucleic acid synthesis. The Company is currently developing its proprietary ECO Synthesis™ platform to enable the scaled manufacture of RNAi therapeutics through an enzymatic route. Codexis enzymes can drive improvements, such as higher yields, reduced energy usage and waste generation, improve efficiency in manufacturing and greater sensitivity in genomic and diagnostic applications.

To meet the goals we’ve set for ourselves, we look for individuals who are driven, eager to grow and ready to embrace meaningful challenges. We empower employees to be authentic, ambitious, agile and have the courage to take action where they can make a positive impact.

Come join us on this journey to transform the enzyme engineering landscape for the betterment of human health.

About the Opportunity :

The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Planner Buyer is responsible for developing and executing raw material forecasting and procurement strategies aligned with production schedules and program milestones for direct materials used in production.

This role is accountable for coordinating with suppliers, monitoring inventory levels, analyzing demand forecasts and collaborating with manufacturing and quality teams to maintain a smooth and efficient supply chain.

The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Planner Buyer reports to the Vice President of Supply Chain, within the Tech Ops organization, and is based in Redwood City, California.

If any of the below describes you, we would love to meet you!

• Strategic mindset with a focus on innovation, risk mitigation, and operational excellence
• Excellent communication, negotiation and analytical skills
• Proficiency in excel, scenario modeling and data analysis tools
• Proactive problem solver and team player

In this role you will be responsible for :

Demand Forecasting – Maintain visibility into demand across multiple programs (e.g., ECO synthesis, siRNA, enzyme manufacturing, etc.) and proactively plan shared material usage to ensure raw material supply

Lead Raw Material Supply Planning – Centralize and optimize the raw material planning process and purchase order execution for direct raw materials to ensure supply, while meeting service, cost, and inventory targets

Represent Supply Chain in Sales & Operations Planning meetings and strategic planning forums

The essential requirements of the job include :

Additional experience that would be valuable for this role includes :

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex supplier networks

CODEXIS PAY TRANSPARENCY : The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Redwood City is $135000 to $162000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Codexis is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states​.

What can Codexis offer you?

Why join Codexis?

At Codexis we offer a very competitive compensation package and beyond excellent benefits! We foster career growth, continued education and upskilling through our mentorship program and learning and development opportunities. You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate about our mission and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Diversity is valued and mutual trust is of paramount importance to the ethos at Codexis. The people, the culture and working with others with a common goal is what makes Codexis a great place to work.

For more information, visit www.codexis.com .

Codexis is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin / ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status.