Manager, Global Transportation & Logistics

JenaValve Technology, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JenaValve Technology, Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Manager of Global Transportation & Logistics to direct warehouse, transportation and logistics operations.

You will oversee high-value inventory and shipping lanes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborate with clinical, production, quality and finance teams to optimize the supply chain. The role requires leadership, strong data analysis and ERP experience (QAD preferred), with daily interaction across internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years in supply chain/logistics.
• Experience with ERP systems (QAD preferred) and BI tools such as Power BI.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, SQL or similar.
• Experience in FDA-regulated medical device manufacturing.
• Inventory management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage warehouse, transportation and logistics to support commercial and clinical efforts.
• Evaluate transit data, manage high-value inventory and shipping lanes to meet demand and supply needs.
• Oversee temperature-controlled shipping lanes and storage to maintain device integrity.
• Analyze storage layouts and material flow to maximize warehouse efficiency.
• Track shipments to ensure adherence to regulatory and customs requirements.
• Audit freight costs and measure transit metrics to optimize partners and costs.
• Drive cross-functional alignment to translate insights into strategies.
• Analyze performance, product movement and availability.
• Execute risk mitigation and corrective actions to manage KPIs.
• Maintain ERP data and UDI tracking in the system.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

QAD ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Global Transportation & Logistics

Role Level: People Manager (PM)

Supervisor/Manager Title: Director, Supply Chain Management

Job Location & Environment: Irvine, CA – Corporate Office / Warehouse Area

Job Description Summary

• Responsible for warehouse operations, transportation and logistics planning and tactical tasks to evaluate and optimize shipping lanes and manage high-value inventory required for business operations.
• Provide business acumen and industry perspective to create broad, competitive strategies and agility for the materials and services portfolio.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external teams.
• Own all communication regarding transit data, network design and implementation, and scenario modeling in alignment with the operating strategy.
• Conduct all business in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain working relationships with Commercial and Clinical Operations, Production, Quality, Finance and Engineering groups.

Job 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.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• 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.

Skills And Abilities Required For This Job

• Strong leadership skills and business partnering ability.
• Ability to create and manage work plans and timelines. Must be able to effectively handle multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with others in a positive, collaborative manner.
• Work effectively both independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
• Strong data analysis, data management, and quantitative skills.
• Strong organizational skills and good understanding of team dynamics.
• Must be detail‑oriented, with ability to connect the detail to higher level goals and ability to identify patterns.
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), team orientation, ability to negotiate toward positive outcomes, and presentation skills with all levels of staff and management.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely navigate warehouse and manufacturing environments when onsite, which may include standing, walking, and adhering to site‑specific safety requirements (e.g., PPE such as safety shoes, eye protection, or other standard protective equipment).
• Primarily office‑based role requiring prolonged periods of sitting, computer use, and working at a desk using standard office equipment.
• May travel up to 15%.