Director, Supply Chain - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney stone disease is a common, painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resources each year. Our team is led by executives and investors with a proven track record of commercializing paradigm-shifting devices to meet unmet needs within urology.

Are you ready to change the future of kidney stone treatment? We are seeking high achievers who want to be part of a dynamic team working in a fun, diverse atmosphere.

In This Role, You Will: 

The Director of Supply Chain is responsible for leading and executing all supply chain, purchasing, logistics, and material control activities to ensure efficient operations, cost optimization, and supplier performance. This role plays a critical part in scaling the company’s supply chain processes to support growth while maintaining compliance with medical device industry standards. The ideal candidate has deep experience in medical device supply chain management, supplier negotiations, inventory planning, and ERP system utilization. This is an in-office position based in Pleasanton, CA. 

• Strategic Supply Chain Management: Oversee all supply chain functions, including procurement, inventory control, and material planning, to support business operations and company growth. 

• Inventory Optimization: Ensure proper material inventory levels are maintained to meet production and business demands while minimizing excess stock.

• Supplier Sourcing & Qualification: Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to identify, qualify, and manage supplier performance, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective sourcing.

• Process Development & Scalability: Establish and enhance supply chain processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance as the company scales.

• Cost Reduction & Efficiency Initiatives: Continuously drive cost-saving initiatives through supplier selection, contract negotiation, make/buy analysis, and low-cost country sourcing.

• Performance Monitoring: Develop and maintain key performance metrics to track supplier performance, inventory levels, and overall supply chain effectiveness. 

• ERP & Systems Management: Develop a roadmap to leverage NetSuite to optimize supply chain visibility, data accuracy, and decision-making. 

• Regulatory & Compliance: Ensure supply chain operations adhere to FDA and other regulatory and QMS requirements. 

• Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with cross-functional teams and provide leadership to the supply chain team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Who You Will Report To: 

•  Senior Vice President of Operations 

Requirements: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent; MBA preferred.

• Experience: 10+ years of supply chain management experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within the medical device industry. 

• ERP Expertise: Experience with ERP systems, NetSuite a plus. 

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook). 

• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Communication & Nego