Director - Supply Chain

The Opportunity

Ohalo™ seeks a highly organized, financially-oriented, and negotiation-savvy Director to manage and optimize the entire supply chain supporting general business, biology laboratory, hardware engineering, and greenhouse operations. Essential functions include procurement, production forecasting/planning, inventory management, facilities, logistics, and distribution. The ideal candidate is high-energy, resourceful, and thrives on negotiating value, managing third‑party providers, and partnering internally. This hands‑on, on‑site role focuses on diverse responsibilities with measured outcomes against cost, performance, and speed.

Ohalo's Boosted Breeding™ biotechnology platform significantly improves crop yields. As we grow rapidly through partnerships, we need a Director who can maximize efficiency and build with speed, discipline, and creativity to unlock a more sustainable future for agriculture.

Director - Supply Chain

South San Francisco, CA

Full‑time

ASAP

• Strategy & Vision: Develop and execute long‑term supply chain strategies, defining the vision and roadmap for systems and the department, aligned with business objectives.
• Expert Negotiation: Lead contract and pricing negotiations with all vendors (equipment, lab/greenhouse suppliers, contractors) to secure optimal terms. Relentlessly pursue the best financial outcome.
• Infrastructure Deal‑Making: Support facility expansions and build‑outs by sourcing materials and services from vendors and contractors at the best cost and on accelerated timelines.
• Operational Procurement & Vendor Management: Lead strategic sourcing, establish supply agreements/contracts, and manage end‑to‑end purchasing (sourcing, quotes, POs, delivery) for all needs—from lab supplies to capital projects.
• Finance and Cost Optimization: Monitor spend, identify savings, and partner with finance to maintain lean budgets, manage assets, set and track inventory value.
• Supplier Hustle: Quickly identify, vet, and build strong, flexible relationships with new suppliers and partners.
• Cross‑Functional Execution: Collaborate with internal teams to forecast needs, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure procurement enables rapid progress.
• System Building: Maintain simple, effective tracking for contracts, purchases, and commitments; build planning and demand forecasting. Create systems with tools we have and select commercially available/cost‑efficient options for the long term.
• Reporting and KPIs: Define, set up, and report KPIs for flawless operational execution.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze and refine processes (LEAN, kaizen, Kanbans, 5S) to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve sustainability and business continuity.
• Inventory Management: Maintain inventory levels and set policies to meet service objectives and minimize supply risks.
• Global Logistics and Distribution: Establish and own global shipping and logistics to ensure safe and compliant worldwide delivery of plants, tissue culture, seed, and materials, partnering with regulatory teams for compliance.
• Technology Implementation: Drive the implementation of new technologies, ERP systems, to improve supply chain functions.
• Facilities Management: Partner with the operations team to ensure building functionality, safety, efficiency, and project completion with technicians and contractors.
• Leadership & Problem‑Solving: Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, delivering results on firm deadlines to support development programs.

• Experience: 10+ years in Supply Chain Management or Business Management/Finance, with proven experience in finance, operations, procurement, vendor management, and facilities expansions. Candidates must be financially‑savvy, highly organized, and possess strong negotiating skills. Experience in agriculture importing/exporting regulations is preferred.
• Leadership: Previous success leading and building Supply Chain teams, processes, and procedures in a fast‑paced organization.
• Negotiation: A natural negotiator driven to secure better outcomes with vendors.
• Skills: Highly adept at organizing and presenting,…