Director of Supply Chain

About ZymoChem

ZymoChem is breakthrough science for a fossil-free future.  We accelerate the transition to a real-zero economy by developing bio-based materials for everyday products.  Our platform is powered by proprietary carbon conserving (C2) microbes that convert renewable feedstocks into high-value materials while radically minimizing CO2 loss during the production phase.  

ZymoChem recently closed a $21 million Series A round of fundraising to support the launch of our first high-performance material and to advance our first partnered product to commercial scale.  In addition to this funding from premier domestic & international venture capital firms, we are also supported by existing revenues from commercial partnerships with world-leading companies and funding from multiple government awards, including a 2023 $4MM grant from the Department of Energy. 

With a plan to double our team in 2024-25, we seek candidates who are motivated by science & innovation and have a passion to push the boundaries of materials performance.  We are collaborative, multidisciplinary, and relentlessly committed to creating a chemicals, materials, and products industry in tune with the 21st century. 

Our Mission: To catalyze a real-zero economy with drop-in, bio-based solutions.

Our Vision: To live in a world in which the goods we depend on every day are bio-manufactured from 100% renewable materials and designed for a sustainable economy - without compromise.

Our Values: Lead with Compassion, Aspire Collectively, Evolve Continuously, Innovate with Impact, Scale Sustainably

Position Summary

The Director of Supply Chain will oversee the supply chain operations of the ZymoChem consumer brands division.  This position will be critical in the development of our consumer products’ supply chain by enhancing our capabilities in sourcing, vendor selection & management, supply & demand planning, and distribution of finished goods.  To generate value, this position will lead the full, end-to-end supply chain.

This position is highly collaborative and reports to the Vice President of Marketing / General Manager of Consumer Products, while also working closely with cross-functional leads, the Leadership Team, Investors, our Board of Directors, strategic external partners, and other stakeholders.  As the consumer brands division scales, the responsibilities of the Director of Supply Chain will also evolve and move from initial build out responsibilities to broad oversight of the division including team management, strategic thinking, and relationship building with business collaborators.  

Responsibilities

• Build a robust supply chain network to enable the rapid acceleration of a portfolio of consumer brands and products.
• Develop and implement key strategies …