The Associate Director role involves leading a team responsible for tech transfer initiatives and commercial programs in the Supply Chain department. This
position will be managing Customer Leads and Customer Sourcing Specialist but also not limited to customer-facing activities, reporting on campaign
readiness / supply chain status, and overseeing material workstreams. The Associate Director drives strategic initiatives aligned with FDB's Kojo X
objectives, focusing on team development and performance across Logistics, Customer Service, and Customer Support roles. Responsibilities include
managing material assessments, identifying new materials, and working closely with suppliers to support programs. The role will also include collaboration
with multiple cross-functional teams, such as Supply Planning, Customer Program Management, Process Science, Quality, and Global Sourcing to deliver
tech transfers, campaign readiness, and robust customer relationships. Additionally, the Associate Director will navigate vendor engagement, logistics
optimization, trade compliance, regulatory adherence for shipments, and support customer proposal phases for new clients.

What You’ll Do

Functions of the Supply Chain leadership team driving business processes, organizational design, and developing teams
Communicates effectively, maintain key performance indicator data, drive results to support customer programs and for logistics/distribution at
FDBN.
Builds and continuously improve related systems and end to end processes to support customer programs from Supply Chain function
Leads supply chain strategic activities during customer proposal stages, ensuring necessary information is provided to support Commercial team for
potential clients.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with customers, ensuring their needs are met effectively.
Ensures timely and accurate reporting on material status to support tech transfer objectives
Drives efficiencies in tech transfer activities, identifying opportunities for process improvements and automation.
Develops and implements strategies to streamline supply chain operations, enhancing overall effectiveness.
Collaborates with other departments to ensure alignment of supply chain strategies with wider business goals.
Builds, maintains and develops team following the strategic direction considering individual employee potentials
Fosters cross-functional relationships to drive an aligned Supply Chain Management approach with internal and external teams
Optimizes logistics, shipments, and trade compliance processes
Ensures adherence to trade compliance through classification of materials and interaction with US Customs.
Drives and implements global harmonization of trade compliance activities
Identifies and communicates potential risks, provide program updates, and resolve challenges
Drives end-to-end supply chain improvement initiatives based on customer feedback
Fosters a collaborative team environment, encouraging innovation and continuous improvement.
Implements vendor management practices that promote cross-site collaboration, ensuring the organization's procurement goals
Administers company policies such as time off, shift work, and inclement weather that directly impact employees
are consistently met.
Coaches and guides direct reports to foster professional development
Participates in the recruitment process and retention strategies to attract and retain talent, as needed
Addresses performance gaps, employee questions and concerns, and partners with HR as needed for resolution
Performs other duties, as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

Strong attention to detail, highly organized, and solution-oriented mindset
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, highly interactive environment
Ability to adapt communication style to differing audiences and advise others on difficult matters
Effective communication, both written and oral
Ability to effectively present information to others
Ability to provide feedback to others, including leaders
Advanced problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to hire and develop top technical talent to build and lead a high performing team, projects, programs while directing
allocation of resources
Must be flexible to support 24/7 manufacturing facility
Must be willing to travel domestic and international, 10-20%

Basic Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain management or related field with 11+ years of experience in
procurement OR
Master degree in business administration, Supply chain
management or related field with 9+ years of experience in Supply
chain.
8+ years' experience in Supply Chain Management 
Prior experience and proven ability to lead the teams
Experience in Supply Chain Management including Warehouse
Operations, Distribution & Logistics.
Experience in Trade Compliance with import and export of shipments

Preferred Requirements

Regulation for export of goods and customs compliance
rules/regulations for importing shipments to US.
Warehouse, preferably in GMP, to include Logistics and Distribution
Experience in a cGMP facility or working with FDA regulations is
preferred
Prior experience working for a greenfield construction project is
preferred
Global collaboration experience is preferred
8+ years of people management & leadership experience

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Will work in environment which may necessitate respiratory protection. X No Yes
May work in Mechanical/Production spaces that may require hearing protection and enrollment in a hearing conservation program. X No Yes
Will work in environment operating a motor vehicle or Powered Industrial Truck. X No Yes
Ability to discern audible cues. X No Yes
Ability to inspect or perform a task with 20/20 corrected vision, visual acuity, including distinguishing color. X No Yes
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to ascend or descend ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc. X No Yes
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240
minutes)
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time. X No Yes frequency/minutes (If yes, may specify frequency/duration: up to 15, 30, 120, 240
minutes)
Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include writs, hands and/or fingers. X No Yes
Ability to operate machinery and/or power tools. X No Yes
Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to X pounds. X No Yes If yes, 10 lbs. 33 lbs.
X No Yes
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Will work in warm/cold environments. X No Yes Range (If yes, specify approximate temperature ranges.)
Will work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. X No Yes
Will work in small and/or enclosed spaces. X No Yes
Will work in heights greater than 4 feet. X No Yes