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Company Description

Verdant Robotics' SharpShooter is an advanced precision application system that delivers unparalleled accuracy for weeding, thinning, and other essential crop applications. Designed to seamlessly integrate with existing agricultural practices, this technology ensures precise applications to crops and weeds of varying sizes without sacrificing efficiency. The SharpShooter enhances agricultural processes by reducing labor costs, minimizing chemical usage, and increasing crop yields, making it a trusted choice for leading specialty growers in the U.S., including conventional, organic, and no-till systems. Learn more at Description

We are hiring a hands-on Director of Supply Chain & Production to build and scale our end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations. This leader will own production execution—ensuring builds happen on schedule, materials arrive when needed, and customer and investor milestones are met without surprises.

You will drive disciplined production planning, enforce accountability across suppliers and internal teams, and remove blockers before they impact timelines. In a startup environment where resources are tight and priorities shift, you bring structure without slowing momentum. Execution matters here—meeting build schedules, delivering units on time, and scaling cleanly from prototype through volume production.

Our core technology empowers farmers to grow more profitable food. We use computer vision and artificial intelligence to understand every part of every plant at a massive scale -- and with automated robotics, we close the loop and act on that information in real-time. Together with our partners, we are building environmentally-friendly, sustainable, and highly productive farms.

We’re a technology company focused on delivering great customer service, an amazing product, and experience. We’re looking for can-do, roll up the sleeves Director strong on building culture.

Core Responsibilities

• Own the full supply chain lifecycle: sourcing, procurement, supplier development, planning, logistics, and cost control
• Lead production ramp from pilot builds to scalable manufacturing (internal and/or contract manufacturers)
• Own supplier quality and incoming inspection systems
• Define and execute contract manufacturing strategy
• Establish spare parts and field service supply architecture
• Partner with Finance to optimize working capital and inventory efficiency
• Lead make-vs-buy and capital equipment investment decisions
• Establish and manage production schedules aligned to company milestones + report out weekly to teams and Executive team; including Board of Directors.
• Negotiate and manage strategic supplier contracts (electronics, mechanical systems, long-lead components, capital equipment)
• Drive BOM cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives
• Implement production KPIs: throughput, yield, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and cost
• Identify supply risks early (capacity, geopolitical exposure, sole-source dependencies) and implement mitigation strategies
• Partner closely with Engineering on NPI, DFM, supplier qualification, and design-to-cost efforts
• Develop S&OP and demand planning processes appropriate for a scaling startup
• Stand up scalable systems (ERP/MRP, forecasting, reporting infrastructure)
• Recruit, develop, and lead a lean, high-performing supply chain and production team
• Develop operational processes for parts inventory, ordering, and supporting a dealer network.
• A focus on managing budget and forecast.

What Success Looks Like (First 12-18 Months)

• Production ramps cleanly to meet customer and board-level milestones
• Clear visibility into supply risk, cost structure, and capacity constraints; identify alternate solutions.
• Critical supplier contracts secured with favorable commercial and operational terms
• Improved production yield, cycle time, and on-time delivery
• Build processes to support a dealer network.
• A resilient supply base capable of supporting rapid growth
• A strong, accountable team in place that executes without constant oversight

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in supply chain and/or production within EV, autonomy, robotics, automotive, or other complex hardware environments
• Proven experience scaling from NPI/prototype to volume manufacturing
• Demonstrated success negotiating multi-million-dollar supplier agreements
• Strong production execution background with a track record of delivering against aggressive timelines
• Experienced team builder who attracts, develops, and retains high-performing talent
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and building systems from scratch
• Technical fluency to engage deeply with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Experience in a startup or VC-backed growth environment preferred
• Bias toward action and ownership; solves problems early and decisively
• Expertise in Production Planning and Manufacturing Operations.
• Proficiency in Supply Chain Management and inventory optimization techniques.
• Experience implementing process improvements, cost-reduction strategies, and maintaining quality standards in manufacturing.
• Experience in the agricultural technology sector or similar industries is preferred.

Salary Range: $185,000 - $225,000 base + Equity

Verdant reserves the ability to adjust the compensation range based on the final candidate's experience, skillset, and geography. In addition to on-target earnings, we offer equity grants, as every employee should have a stake in the company's growth. If you're above this compensation target, we encourage you to reach out and discuss the entire package and opportunity before deciding not to pursue this position.

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Verdant Robotics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

The Senior Procurement Analyst will support and execute data-driven sourcing strategies for consumable and expendable (C&E) materials, rotable and repair components for different business groups within the company. This role sits at the intersection of sourcing, analytics, and supply planning leveraging supplier data, forecasting outputs, and inventory planning concepts to inform sourcing decisions.

The ideal candidate has prior hands-on sourcing and contracts experience and is comfortable working with spend management software such as Coupa, SAP Ariba and Zycus, forecasting tools, and BI tools such as Domo, Power BI and Tableau, to support supplier strategy and sourcing decisions in a fast-paced environment.

What you will be responsible for:

• Own direct strategic sourcing for MRO materials and repair services, translating forecast demand and supply plans into multi-year sourcing strategies rather than transactional buying.
• Lead and support RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and award recommendations, ensuring alignment with cost targets, capacity constraints, quality requirements and contractual terms.
• Evaluate sourcing options using a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) lens cost, lead time, MOQ, validity to support informed supplier selection decisions.
• Interpret outputs from internal forecasting tools and historical demand data to inform direct sourcing strategies, supplier capacity discussions and volume-based or long-term agreements.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of time-series concepts such as trend, seasonality, variability and forecast error.
• Apply a practical understanding of supply chain planning concepts safety stock, reorder point (ROP), lead time variability, and service levels - to evaluate sourcing options and understand their implications for cost, availability, and supplier strategy.
• Use SQL to extract and analyze spend, demand, pricing, lead time, and supplier performance data from ERP and planning systems.
• Use Python for data analysis, automation, and modeling related to pricing trends, demand variability, and sourcing scenarios.
• Develop and maintain BI dashboards (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) to track KPIs including cost savings, supplier OTD, contract coverage, pricing compliance and contract performance.
• Translate analytical insights into clear, actionable recommendations for sourcing and operations leadership.
• Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, delivery, turnaround, and capacity commitments.
• Identify risks related to forecast volatility, long lead times, single-source suppliers, and constrained repair capacity.
• Support supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, Quality, and Finance teams to align sourcing with operational and customer requirements.
• Assist with contract reviews, pricing agreements, and service-level terms informed by forecasted volumes.
• Ensure sourcing activities comply with FAA, EASA, AS9110, and internal quality standards.
• Maintain sourcing documentation to support audits and customer requirements.
• Adhere to ethical sourcing and procurement policies.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics or related fields.
• 3-5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement or supply chain roles.
• Prior hands-on sourcing experience is required (RFPs, supplier negotiations, supplier selection).
• Working knowledge of forecasting concepts and supply chain planning fundamentals (e.g. safety stock, ROP, EOQ, lead time variability and service levels).
• Experience using spend management software (Coupa, SAP Ariba, Zycus).
• Experience using or supporting demand planning/forecasting and inventory planning tools
• Experience using BI tools (Domo, Power BI, Tableau)
• Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and analysis.
• Working proficiency in Python for data analysis and automation.

Preferred:

• Master's degree preferred. Experience in aviation MRO, aerospace aftermarket, or similarly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with MRO ERP and Planning Systems (AMOS, Ramco, Trax, SAP, Oracle).
• Familiarity with FAA, EASA and AS9110 quality requirements.
• Professional certification (CPSM, CSCP, CIPS) a plus.

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment. AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $99,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Knights Experience Team (kNEXT):

The University of Central Florida's (UCF's) the Knights Experience Team (kNEXT) primarily provides customer service to the Finance Business Centers (FBCs) and the Human Resources Business Centers (HRBC's) employees, assisting with various tasks as needed. kNEXT also provides administrative support services to staff across all colleges and divisions of the University. kNEXT is designed to reduce the administrative burden on individual colleges, consolidate transaction-based functions, create economies of scale, and improve backroom process efficiency so the colleges can better focus resources on their mission.

The team is made up of HR Specialists and Travel & Procurement Specialists, who will provide information and support across campus, reduce administrative burden, and empower employees to learn and grow. These Specialists will operate as campus experts on processes and procedures, support training and development, provide specialized reporting and analytics, and support central office transactions. All employees within kNEXT will also work to continuously improve processes and workflows.

The purpose of kNEXT is to ensure that the services provided meet or exceed expected performance levels and satisfy the needs of the faculty/staff/students (colleges/divisions).

The Opportunity:

The Travel & Procurement Specialist acts as the primary point of contact for all procurement-related and travel-related activities. The Travel & Procurement Specialist supports Travel & Procurement Coordinators within the Finance Business Centers (FBCs) by acting as experts on procurement-related and travel-related processes and procedures and provide training.

Responsibilities:

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• Support requests for the procurement of goods and services ensuring applicable policies and regulations are adhered to and transactions are processed timely and properly reflect the receipt of goods or services.

  
  

• Research suppliers and obtain quotes for goods and services, as needed. Identify and review applicable contracts or the need for a Waiver of Competition and Sole Source Certification in accordance with policies and regulations.

  
  

• Initiate and review requisitions, manage purchase orders, and initiate change orders, as needed. Create receipts and supplier invoices or purchasing card transactions to ensure timely payments.

  
  

• Reconcile/verify purchasing card transactions ensuring applicable policies and regulations are adhered to and transactions are allowable, required documentation is provided, and transactions are accurate.

  
  

• Support travel requests creating and reviewing Spend Authorizations and Expense Reports. Assist with travel arrangements, receipt/documentation collection, and travel advance and reimbursement requests to ensuring applicable policies and regulations are adhered to.

  
  

• Support Travel & Procurement Coordinators within the Finance Business Centers (FBCs) as experts on procurement-related and travel-related processes and procedures.

  
  

• Continuously review and improve processes to increase operational efficiency and effectiveness. Support travel and procurement training efforts.

  
  

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and (2+) years of relevant experience or combination of relevant comparable education and experience pursuant toFla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

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• 3+ years of experience supporting purchasing, AP/AR, and/or customer service-related activities.

  
  

• Working knowledge of financial and purchasing rules, regulations, processes, and procedures.

  
  

• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality customer service with a strong understanding of its importance in operational excellence and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and positively influence others.

  
  

• Proven ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative team environment; skilled in building effective working relationships with colleagues and cross-functional partners.

  
  

• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply logic and reasoning to evaluate issues and develop effective solutions with a strong attention to detail.

  
  

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

  
  

• Proficiency in Workday and Microsoft applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams, with demonstrated ability to utilize computer systems and software to support operations, configure tools, generate reports, enter data, and process information efficiently.

  
  

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $20.29- $22.75. The final hourly rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

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As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation,you'llplay an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.You'llbe met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow,you'llwork alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills,andyou'llhave countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has itsperks!UCF offers:

• Benefitpackages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Educationassistance

• And more...For more benefits information, view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Employer-paid life insurance with a \"buy-up\" option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-paid STD Disability benefits
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Employee Sharing Program

• Identifying, contacting, and qualifying new prospects.
• Responding to customer calls.
• Tracking and following up on existing quotes.
• Assisting with project execution tasks such as answering questions about administration, delivery, or invoicing.
• This position requires a large volume of outbound, cold calls, and cold calling physical locations.
• Meet revenue quotas are met as assigned.
• Prepare and submit activity reports and forecasts as requested.
• Update and maintain the CRM database to include but not be limited to customer account contact names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, past and future sales activities, and any and all notes regarding the account's business opportunity.
• Maintain all prospective customer data in the CRM Database and use the information contained therein as the sole source for prospective customers and interactions.
• Stays within prescribed budgetary cost requirements.
• Communicates frequently with the customer.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs job functions safely at all times.
• Participates in all safety meetings.
• Assists in driving a continuous improvement strategy within the business to result in ongoing incremental gains in quality and efficiency.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Highly motivated sales professional who can operate within the guidelines assigned.
• High energy with a customer service attitude is a must.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and persuasion skills.
• Positive professional attitude.
• Proficient level of computer skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must demonstrate competence and fearless ability to perform cold calls and prospecting.
• Advanced networking, and relationship development skills. Comfortable with Consultative and/or Enterprise Sales Techniques. Have advanced selling skills.
• Ability to forecast and manage various opportunities/prospects simultaneously.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess decision-making, problem-resolution, and creative thinking skills.
• Able to multitask activities with shifting priorities.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and persuasion skills and a positive professional attitude.
• Ability to manage various tasks simultaneously.

Lead Enterprise Tooling Engineer — Tenant Inc.

Overview

Tenant Inc. is modernizing its enterprise tooling, automation, and visibility ecosystem to better support our engineering, operations, finance, sales, and customer support teams. The Lead Enterprise Tooling Engineer plays a critical role in this transformation by owning the strategy, architecture, and execution of integrations across Jira, Microsoft 365, HubSpot, Zendesk, Intuit Enterprise, ERP systems, and internal platforms. This role ensures that our business systems work together seamlessly, data flows reliably across the organization, and leaders have a unified view of operational performance.

By connecting enterprise tools with application telemetry and APM insights, this position enables a single source of truth for workflow health, customer impact, and cross-system reliability. The ideal candidate blends technical expertise with business acumen, ensuring that tooling investments directly support Tenant’s operational goals and modernization roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Tooling Architecture & Integration

• Design and maintain the integrations that connect our core business systems, ensuring information flows consistently across Jira, Microsoft 365, HubSpot, Zendesk, Intuit Enterprise, ERP platforms, and internal applications.

• Build automated workflows and API-driven processes that reduce manual effort, eliminate redundant work, and improve data accuracy.

• Lead the unification of identity, permissions, and user lifecycle management across enterprise tools to support operational efficiency and compliance.

• Oversee cross-platform data synchronization for contacts, leases, tickets, financial data, and operational workflows to ensure a consistent and reliable customer and business experience.

APM, Observability & Unified Visibility

• Integrate observability and APM platforms (OpenSearch, Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, Catchpoint, CloudWatch, clickstream analytics) with enterprise systems to provide end-to-end visibility across the business.

• Connect system telemetry with business workflows—linking application performance to Jira issues, Zendesk tickets, HubSpot activities, and ERP events.

• Develop executive-ready dashboards that consolidate operational KPIs, workflow performance, integration health, and customer impact into a single pane of glass.

• Implement alerting and automated correlation to help teams identify issues faster and understand their business implications.

• Partner with DevOps and SRE to ensure observability data is actionable and accessible across the organization.

Workflow Automation & Process Optimization

• Design automated workflows that streamline processes across engineering, support, sales, finance, and operations.

• Build Jira workflows, dashboards, and governance structures that support predictable releases and cross-team alignment.

• Automate HubSpot → Jira → Zendesk → ERP workflows to reduce handoffs, shorten cycle times, and improve customer responsiveness.

• Partner with Finance to automate Intuit Enterprise and ERP processes such as invoicing, reconciliation, and reporting.

API Engineering & Custom Development

• Develop and maintain custom integrations, middleware, and internal tools that improve operational efficiency and reduce manual work.

• Implement reliable error handling, monitoring, and logging to ensure integrations remain stable and transparent.

• Ensure all integrations meet security, scalability, and compliance requirements.

Data Quality, Governance & Observability

• Establish data governance standards that ensure accuracy, consistency, and auditability across enterprise tools.

• Implement monitoring and alerting for integration health and workflow performance.

• Partner with Security and Compliance to maintain SOC2, PCI, and internal governance standards.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as the strategic and technical leader for enterprise tooling, automation, and observability initiatives.

• Partner with Engineering, Product, Support, Sales, Finance, and Operations to understand business needs and translate them into scalable solutions.

• Mentor engineers and administrators across Jira, HubSpot, Zendesk, and Microsoft 365.

• Promote best practices for automation, documentation, and cross-system reliability.

Operational Excellence

• Lead root cause analysis for integration and workflow issues, ensuring long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes.

• Reduce manual effort across departments through automation and improved tooling.

• Maintain clear documentation for integrations, workflows, and system dependencies.

• Evaluate new tools, vendors, and opportunities to improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years in enterprise tooling, business systems engineering, DevOps, or integration engineering.

• Deep experience with APIs for Jira, Microsoft 365, PowerBI, HubSpot, Zendesk, and similar SaaS platforms.

• Hands-on experience with observability and APM platforms (OpenSearch, Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, Catchpoint, CloudWatch, clickstream analytics).

• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Node.js, PowerShell).

• Experience designing workflow automation across multiple business systems.

• Strong understanding of identity management, SSO, and permission models.

• Experience with data governance, monitoring, and integration reliability.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and collaborate with business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Intuit Enterprise, ERP systems, or financial system integrations.

• Background in multi-tenant SaaS environments.

• Experience improving customer experience through event-driven architectures (webhooks, queues, EventBridge, SNS/SQS).

• Familiarity with ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and analytics platforms.

• Experience supporting engineering release workflows and IT DevOps processes.

Success Indicators at Tenant Inc.

• A unified, executive-ready view of operational performance that connects APM telemetry, enterprise workflows, and business outcomes.

• Automated, reliable workflows across Jira, HubSpot, Zendesk, Microsoft 365, and ERP systems.

• Significant reduction in manual work across engineering, support, sales, and finance.

• Clean, consistent, and governed data across enterprise tools.

• Reliable integrations with clear dashboards, alerting, and business impact visibility.

• Strong cross-team alignment and measurable improvements in operational efficiency.

• A scalable, well-documented tooling architecture that supports Tenant’s modernization strategy.

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Impact Confections is a high-growth confectionery company producing the fastest growing sour candy brand in the U.S. The company offers a balanced mix of everyday and seasonal products through its two leading brands, WARHEADS® and Melster® Candies. With strong momentum across major U.S. and international retailers and key distribution channels, Impact Confections is positioned for substantial near-term growth. We are seeking a dynamic and analytical Purchasing Specialist / Buyer to join our team.

SUMMARY

The Purchasing Specialist supports and coordinates purchasing, acquisition, and demand planning activities for ingredients, packaging, co-manufacturing and bought in finished goods. The role manages both domestic and international suppliers and contributes to cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational continuity. The ideal candidate brings solid procurement experience across Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, and Services, with strong analytical capabilities, a customer centric mindset, and a process improvement orientation.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & COMPETENCIES

• Source to Contract (S2C): Prepare sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP), validate requirements and specifications with stakeholders, apply TCO criteria, negotiate and recommend awards, support contract review/execution with Legal, and manage supplier onboarding.
• Procure to Pay (P2P): Evaluate purchase requisitions, generate accurate POs, send POs to suppliers, confirm acknowledgments, track deliveries/ETAs and expedite, resolve GR/IR and invoice discrepancies with AP, and close orders.
• Category Coverage: Manage end to end procurement for Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, and Services, aligning with demand, quality, and cost targets.
• Planning & Inventory: Build demand plans integrating production schedules, supplier capacity, lead times, and on hand inventory; maintain Kanban/min max/safety stock to minimize obsolescence.
• Inbound Logistics: Plan/manage inbound flows (including imports) to ensure on time availability at optimal cost.
• Supplier Management (SRM): Qualify, evaluate, and monitor suppliers; participate, when necessary, in Business Reviews, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify supply risks (capacity, quality, geopolitical, single source); implement mitigation frameworks and dual sourcing when appropriate.
• Negotiation & Contracts: Lead negotiations for pricing, commercial terms, service levels, and long-term agreements; support contract and performance management.
• NPD & Changes: Support domestic/international new product development (NPD); coordinate material changes and ramp up/ramp down plans to protect service and cost.
• Artwork & Packaging: Ensure timely release of approved artwork/graphic files to packaging suppliers and printers.
• Cost & Working Capital: Drive cost reduction initiatives (should cost, value engineering, consolidation) and optimize inventory to improve cash and reduce write-offs.
• Analytics & Automation: Build reports/dashboards with advanced Excel and Power BI; leverage SQL/Python/VBA to improve data quality and streamline processes.
• Stakeholder & Customer Focus: Provide timely, solutions-oriented support to Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Planning; communicate tradeoffs clearly.
• Digital Fluency & Process Discipline: Work effectively within ERP/MRP; maintain clean supplier and material master data and adhere to procurement policies and ESG/responsible sourcing practices.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Initiative & Ownership: Proactively identifies issues and opportunities and drives actions without waiting for direction.
• Autonomy with Alignment: Works independently and self-manages priorities while keeping the manager informed with clear, concise updates.
• Structured Problem Solving: Breaks down problems, identifies root causes, and implements sustainable countermeasures.
• Effective Escalation: Escalates risks or blockers at the right time, providing context, options, and a recommended path forward.
• Decision Making Under Uncertainty: Makes sound, timely decisions with incomplete information, balancing risk, cost, service, and quality.
• Comfort with Ambiguity: Operates effectively amid changing requirements, adjusting plans and communicating impacts and tradeoffs.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Standardizes, documents, and optimize processes to improve reliability, speed, and compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business, Industrial Engineering, or related field; 2+ years of relevant procurement experience (manufacturing/FMCG/food preferred).
• Proven experience purchasing Direct Materials, Indirect Materials, and Services.
• Strong command of TCO, sourcing strategy, supplier lifecycle management, and basic contract/commercial terms.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiations, performance management, and issue resolution.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle; Microsoft Business Central a plus).
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, Power Query; macros preferred) and experience with Power BI or similar BI tools.
• Data management skills and a structured, process driven approach.
• Basic knowledge of SQL, Python, or VBA to support reporting and automation.
• Strong communication skills in English and ability to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in confectionery, food & beverage, or consumer packaged goods.
• Exposure to category strategy, spend analysis, cost modeling, and supplier risk assessment tools.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Familiarity with ESG/responsible sourcing considerations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to learn additional applications essential for job tasks.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Collaborative, high-energy environment with opportunities for growth.
• Involvement in procurement and data driven initiatives.
• Active interaction with cross functional stakeholders.
• Multicultural environment.
• Exposure to domestic and international supply base.

The Regional Contract Administrator will provide support to contracts granted by the federal government and ensure all policies and procedures are being carried out.

Assist in managing contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements from planning, pre-award, to closeout.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to various program offices in drafting requirements and preparing acquisition package materials.
• Work with program managers on procurement policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Support multiple purchasing actions in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with a variety of Program Offices to ensure that all acquisition package components are completed in a compliant manner.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplemental regulations; utilize all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a Public Trust security investigation
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) with at least 5 years of federal government procurement/acquisition experience (working on the government side)
• Knowledge of and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Knowledge of federal government acquisitions of commercial supplies and/or services
• Experience performing reviews/QA/QC of independent government estimates (IGE) prepared by General Engineers (IGEs support the award of task orders to Project Management Oversight Consultants – PMOC)
• Must have experience reviewing PMOC invoices and making recommendations to General Engineers for payment
• Experience reviewing grantee sole source justifications and making recommendations to General Engineers for approval
• Experience reviewing grantee procurement policies and advance payment requests
• Experience reviewing change order review findings and making recommendations to General Engineers.
• Experience applying the allowable cost requirements in 2 C.F.R. 200
• Must have good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal guidance and supervision
• Experience in purchasing within the transportation field is desired
• Experience as a 1102 in the Federal Government is desired
• Experience with major contract writing systems is highly desirable

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in an office environment. Employees must possess the ability to work in a standard office or conference room setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer.

To visit other company sites, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle and fly in an aircraft, both of which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time. Employees must possess vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas will be required. This position requires an employee to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance; reach, push, and pull drawers and doors open and closed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

It is the policy of PCI Federal Services LLC that all candidates offered a position will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening.

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: San Leandro, CA

About the Company

Our client is a Series A startup building robots that build solar farms. This is a fast-moving company, which means constant opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll have a large impact on the direction of the company, and will be compensated accordingly. The company is MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Energy Impact Partners, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator (S21). If you are excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact, you’re going to fit right in with this team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end supply chain strategy for hardware/robotic systems, balancing cost, quality, delivery, and risk across custom and off-the-shelf component inputs
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s Bill of Materials; implement should‑cost/clean‑sheet models; drive PPV tracking and BOM roll‑ups that tie to finance
• Preempt supply chain bottlenecks by proactively planning for future system builds
• •Identify and mitigate risk across the supply base (single‑source, geopolitical, commodity volatility); create continuity plans and buffer strategies aligned to program schedules
• •Develop and execute category strategies, multi‑source/dual‑source critical parts, and negotiate capacity reservations, LTAs, and commercial terms
• •Drive down cost and lead time via creative sourcing, contract structure, and negotiation
• Help build a high‑performing team covering procurement, vendor management, expediting/execution, receiving, and accounts payable
• •Stand up scalable supplier management: scorecards, reviews, corrective actions, and supplier development to improve OTD and cost
• •Continuously improve accounts payable processes: vendor onboarding, COIs/W‑9s, credit/terms, POs, receiving
• •Coordinate closely with finance to manage equipment lease processes without slowing procurement
• Partner tightly with Design, Manufacturing, and Field Ops to flow R&D → production: integrate DFM/DFA and ECOs; ensure part readiness and ramp capacity
• Establish the operating system for materials: demand planning, MRP, and inventory policies (cycle counts, location control, kitting), and logistics strategy

Required Qualifications

• Operate effectively in the fast‑paced environment of a rapidly growing startup, with technical aptitude and excellent written and verbal communication
• Feel energized by a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition through automation
• Bring 5+ years in hardware/industrial/manufacturing supply chain roles, including 2+ years leading teams with measurable cost, delivery, and quality outcomes
• Are a strategic supply chain leader who is equally comfortable building the long‑term architecture and diving into the BOM to find dollar‑level savings
• Have deep experience with BOM costing across mechanical and electrical categories (fabrications, machining, harnesses, purchased assemblies)
• Are a sharp negotiator who can structure LTAs, capacity reservations, and pricing mechanisms that survive scale‑up and market swings
• Build clear processes and simple, scalable systems, owning data quality and driving disciplined S&OP/MRP execution
• Are fluent with ERP/MRP and source‑to‑pay concepts (items, AVL, lead times, safety stock, three‑way match, receiving) and comfortable partnering with Finance on reconciliations and cash forecasting
• Translate engineering changes into material plans and supplier actions; you understand ECOs, DFM/DFA, and the realities of prototype → production ramp
• Are based in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area

Preferred Qualifications

• Have scaled a supply chain function from one to n production for complex mechanical systems
• Have experience with complex industrial robotics/automation assemblies, and/or very large-scale components
• Have worked with MES/PLM/AP systems (e.g., ION, Silkline) and understand how to keep item and revision data in sync across engineering and ERP
• Have experience managing and helping build a team
• Have implemented VMI/consignment and/or kanban; understand import/export logistics and incoterms
• Are comfortable modeling in Excel (costed BOMs, PPV, sensitivity) and presenting insights to executives and the board

Compensation

Base pay is one element of the Total Rewards package which will also include comprehensive benefits and equity. The annual base salary range for this position is from $130,000 - 180,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer - From the Company

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Berkner Group has been retained to execute this search. If you were contacted by Berkner Group, please reply to the person who contacted you. If you are applying to a job posting, please email your resume and a brief introduction to Please include your name and the title for this position ([Your name] - Sr. Supply Chain Manager - 7X4VW9W5) in the subject line of your email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Hybrid Onsite Schedule In office T, W, Th; Remote M, F

Job Description: Data Analyst – Global Patient Access Program (GPAP)

Location: North Chicago, IL, USA (Hybrid eligible), AP30

Overview: The Data Analyst for the Patient Assistance Program (PAP), supporting GPAP’s data transformation and governance, will be instrumental in building and maintaining the backbone of automated reporting and KPI dashboards. This role ensures a single source of truth for GPAP operations, drives analytics innovation, and supports the integration and consistency of data across the program. You’ll collaborate closely with workstream leaders, lead in bi-weekly scrum sessions, and deliver insight-rich, timely outputs for senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, automate, and maintain standardized PAP reporting, KPI dashboards, and ad hoc analytics tools using Tableau, Excel, and Snowflake.

• Lead twice-weekly Scrum sessions with workstream team members, ensuring progression of data tasks, intake of new data requests, and alignment on analytics approaches in a Smart Sheet-driven, agile environment.

• Ensure data consistency, quality, and accuracy across all platforms, supporting GPAP governance and the creation/control of the 'source of truth.'

• Enable and facilitate self-service dashboards and reporting marts for internal and external stakeholders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (BTS, ACA, GPAP, Steer Co) to support program data needs, forecasting, and reporting methodologies.

• Support quarterly and weekly reporting processes—including application, shipment, and claim-level analytics.

• Partners with data lead to document extraction methods, automate/accelerate reporting, and track program impacts, escalations, and business intelligence.

• Identify new opportunities for advanced analytics or insights to increase PAP operational efficiency and program sustainability.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in a relevant field (Analytics, IT, Business, Data Science, or related)

• 3-5 years’ experience in data analytics, reporting, or business intelligence in healthcare, pharma, or related industry

• Advanced proficiency in Tableau and Excel; experience with Smart Sheet and Snowflake (SQL skills required)

• Demonstrated experience leading agile meetings (scrum/project management preferred)

• Strong attention to detail, data integrity, and quality control

• Experience in KPI development, dashboard design, and self-service reporting

• Effective communicator with ability to drive cross-team consensus and present findings to varied audiences

• Collaborative mindset, able to work in fast-paced, matrixed environments

• In office Tues, Wed, Thurs

Preferred:

• Experience in patient assistance programs or US healthcare market access

• Familiarity with organizational data governance or compliance requirements

Be part of a team unlocking strategic impact through advanced analytics, automation, and insight-driven transformation. Shape the way data informs patients’ access and program value across a global organization while enjoying professional growth in a supportive, inclusive culture.