Materials Operations Lead — Inventory, ERP & Lean

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc; Richmond, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Fertility stipend

401k plus profit sharing

Employee stock purchase plan

Learning & development

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in Richmond, CA, is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead site inventory operations supporting production of life science products.

You will manage a team of 6–9 across Supply Assurance and Material Handlers, overseeing procurement, warehousing, and shipping for 3,200+ parts. The role blends daily execution with strategic planning: drive inventory turns, reduce scrap, ensure safety stock, and optimize ERP/SAP transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2+ years in production, warehousing, and procurement; supervisory exp in union environment preferred.
• ISO batch managed chemical site or biotech experience desirable.
• Strong ERP (SAP) and MRP knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Experience developing direct reports and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop a team of 6–9 direct reports across Supply Assurance (buyers) and Material Handlers, assigning work, setting performance expectations, and monitoring output for accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee end-to-end warehouse logistics — receiving, storage, transfers, shipping, and material flow — ensuring accurate ERP/SAP transactions across 3,200+ unique parts.
• Manage materials requirements alignment with the current supply plan and targeted inventory metrics, adjusting for fluctuating priorities.
• Complete required ERP transactions directly for procurement and warehouse functions and be able to audit and correct within the ERP system as needed.
• Assess resource capacity (personnel, equipment, materials) against current and long-term demand, partnering with operations and leadership on utilization and constraint mitigation.
• Lead or support Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize inventory levels, minimize production costs, and reduce scrap.
• Use data analytics to monitor inventory levels and inventory turns, and forecasts, responding promptly to demand and operational changes affecting customer needs.
• Prepare reports and data analysis as needed, communicating insights clearly to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related

Tools

SAP ERP

MRP systems

Job description

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. in Richmond, CA, is seeking a Materials Supervisor to lead site inventory operations supporting production of life science products.

You will manage a team of 6–9 across Supply Assurance and Material Handlers, overseeing procurement, warehousing, and shipping for 3,200+ parts. The role blends daily execution with strategic planning: drive inventory turns, reduce scrap, ensure safety stock, and optimize ERP/SAP transactions.