Global Transportation & Logistics Manager - Medical Devices

Jenavalve Technology; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JenaValve Technology in Irvine, CA invites a Manager, Global Transportation & Logistics to lead warehouse operations, transportation planning, and high‑value inventory management critical to our commercial and clinical operations.

You will oversee transit data, network design, and KPI driven strategies, manage a cross‑functional team, partner with QA, Finance, Production and Engineering, and drive cost‑effective, compliant global logistics using QAD ERP and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years or experience in supply chain analysis, logistics or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP systems (strong preference for QAD) and business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Excel, Word, Access, Outlook), SQL or similar software.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
• Inventory management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage the Warehouse, Transportation and Logistics function to support commercial and clinical efforts in Aortic Regurgitation.
• Evaluate transit data, manage high-value inventory and shipping lanes to facilitate demand and supply requirements across global manufacturing sites, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Oversee temperature-controlled shipping lanes and storage to maintain device integrity.
• Analyze storage layouts and material flow to maximize warehouse efficiency and reduce damages.
• Track shipments to confirm adherence to regulatory guidelines, international shipping standards, and local customs regulations.
• Audit freight costs and measure transit metrics to identify reliable, cost-effective logistics partners to optimize resources and maximize working capital.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to translate business insights into comprehensive, actionable strategies.
• Analyze performance, accuracy, product movement and value, and product availability.
• Execute risk mitigation and corrective action plans to manage KPIs.
• Direct proper utilization of the ERP system and perform timely database maintenance as required. Maintain end-to-end product data to support UDI tracking and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years experience in supply chain/logistics

Tools

QAD ERP

Power BI

Microsoft Office (Excel etc.)

SQL

Job description

JenaValve Technology in Irvine, CA invites a Manager, Global Transportation & Logistics to lead warehouse operations, transportation planning, and high‑value inventory management critical to our commercial and clinical operations.

You will oversee transit data, network design, and KPI driven strategies, manage a cross‑functional team, partner with QA, Finance, Production and Engineering, and drive cost‑effective, compliant global logistics using QAD ERP and Power BI.