Senior Materials Leader: Optimize Inventory & Supply

Takara Bio USA, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Takara Bio USA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Materials to lead materials planning, purchasing and inventory control for on-site operations in San Jose, CA.

This role ensures just-in-time materials, manages supplier relationships, and drives cost efficiency across R&D, Manufacturing and Quality teams. The Senior Manager will develop and mentor the materials team, coordinate cycle counts, and partner with Finance to ensure accurate cost reporting and inventory metrics.

Qualifications

• MS/B.S. in Business or Operations Management.
• 7–10 years of experience in materials, supply chain, or operations management with 3–5 years in a supervisory role.
• ERP systems expertise, preferably Oracle.
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills; PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Establishes the operating strategy for materials planning, purchasing and inventory control.
• Oversee supplier and commodity strategies, and supplier performance.
• Owns cycle count and physical inventory, investigates variances and corrective actions.
• Coordinate product cost rolls with Finance, reviewing labor rates and overhead.
• Lead the materials team and drive continuous improvement and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Education

MS/B.S. in Business or Operations Management

Tools

Oracle ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Takara Bio USA, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Materials to lead materials planning, purchasing and inventory control for on-site operations in San Jose, CA.

This role ensures just-in-time materials, manages supplier relationships, and drives cost efficiency across R&D, Manufacturing and Quality teams. The Senior Manager will develop and mentor the materials team, coordinate cycle counts, and partner with Finance to ensure accurate cost reporting and inventory metrics.