Logistics Manager

Lawrence Berkeley National Lab's (LBNL) Advanced Light Source Division (ALS) has an opening for a Logistics Manager to join the team and support the ALS-U (Advanced Light Source Upgrade) project. As a cornerstone of scientific innovation, the ALS has been a global leader in soft x-ray science for more than two decades. This upgrade will equip the facility with cutting-edge x-ray capabilities, ensuring its leadership for years to come.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee and optimize the ALS-U project's supply chain, navigating a complex network of domestic and international vendors, while managing hardware and materials delivery for a large-scale, multidisciplinary initiative. Success in this role will require a strategic mindset, technical acumen, and exceptional leadership skills to support the timely execution of project milestones. Additionally, you will spearhead efficient operations within the project's storage and warehouse facilities, contributing to the seamless progression of this high-impact initiative.

The Advanced Light Source is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national scientific user facility whose excellent scientific reputation, expert staff, and capabilities in the soft x-ray, hard X-ray, and infrared regimes attract over 1,500 academic and industrial users each year in disciplines spanning physical, chemical, materials, biological, energy, and Earth sciences. It is one of five Berkeley Lab user facilities that serve a combined 11,000 users annually. The co-location of these user facilities - including the Molecular Foundry Nanoscale Science Research Center and the NERSC scientific computing center, as well as Berkeley Lab's outstanding programs in materials and chemical sciences, among others - offers a prime environment for collaborative science. The ALS has been a global leader in soft X-ray science for more than two decades and is currently undergoing a large-scale upgrade (ALS-U) that will endow the facility with state-of-the-art X-ray capabilities. It's an exciting time to join our growing team!

What You Will Do:

• Lead the ALS-U supply chain operations to ensure timely and accurate receipt, storage, kitting, and staging of equipment to meet production schedules.
• Manage logistics across multiple storage facilities and buildings, ensuring all materials are accounted for in the inventory database and tracked accurately by location and timeline.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure equipment is ready and available when needed and notify appropriate stakeholders of changes or updates.
• Work closely with the lab's transportation team to coordinate deliveries, relying on third-party services for transportation and logistics.
• Establish and implement processes to optimize the use of space and resources across storage locations.
• Develop strategies to mitigate risks and resolve logistical challenges proactively.
• Maintain accurate records and data in an inventory management tool, ensuring full traceability and accountability for materials.
• Provide leadership and direction to a small team, fostering collaboration and operational excellence.
• Communicate effectively with technical staff, project managers, and other stakeholders to align logistics with project goals.
• Establish and lead implementation of processes and practices for the management of data related to physical material items.
• Utilize analytical and empirical tools and methodologies to explore, simulate, develop, and validate cost-effective and timely solutions for complex supply chain and logistics problems; provide cost-benefit analysis as needed
• Coordinate with ALS-U QA Manager and subsystem QA engineers to ensure quality assurance and quality control are integrated into the supply chain

What is Required:

• A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, with at least 6 years of relevant expertise.
• Experience and knowledge in supply chain engineering, manufacturing engineering, and/or industrial engineering.
• Experience in working on medium to large-scale multi-disciplinary projects.
• Demonstrated experience in advanced problem-solving and decision-making necessary to independently solve problems and make appropriate decisions.
• Demonstrated experience in supply chain or logistics management for complex programs, projects, or businesses.
• Familiarity with software programs, analytical tools, and methodologies for the analysis of processes in industrial engineering, operations research, or supply chain engineering.
• Demonstrated experience managing budget and schedule.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and familiarity with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Experience developing status reports, variance reports, and Estimate at Completion.
• Previous supervisory experience and the ability to lead the work of others and give work direction.
• Leadership experience, including team building and mentoring.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to collaborate effectively with a diverse team of scientists, engineers, and stakeholders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience with large-scale scientific construction projects or DOE National Labs.
• Familiarity with DOE Order 413.3B and Oracle Primavera P6.

Notes:

• For full consideration, please apply by February 11, 2025.
• This is a full-time, 2-year, term appointment with the possibility of extension or conversion to Career appointment based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs.
• This position is expected to pay an annual salary of $105,576.00-$131,988.00, which fits within the full salary range of $105,576.00-$178,152.00 for the G03.1. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualification and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, and aligned with the internal peer group.
• As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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Berkeley Lab (LBNL) addresses the world's most urgent scientific challenges by advancing sustainable energy, protecting human health, creating new materials, and revealing the origin and fate of the universe. Founded in 1931, Berkeley Lab's scientific expertise has been recognized with 16 Nobel prizes. The University of California manages Berkeley Lab for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.

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