About Niagen Bioscience
Niagen Bioscience (NASDAQ:NAGE), formerly ChromaDex, Inc., is a global bioscience company uncovering the potential of NAD+ with precision science. Backed by 25 years of research and innovation, our team discovers, develops, and creates solutions to help people Age Better®.
Our flagship ingredient, Niagen®, is one of the world's most extensively researched NAD+ precursors, backed by 35+ published, peer-reviewed human clinical studies and 300+ global research partnerships with leading institutions. Our brands are Tru Niagen®, a daily supplement proven to increase NAD+ levels, and Niagen® Plus, offering pharmaceutical-grade IV and injectable therapies.
As pioneers in NAD+ technology, Niagen Bioscience sets the gold standard in scientific rigor. We operate from three strategic locations in California and Colorado, positioning us at the forefront of the rapidly growing healthy-aging industry.
Our C.H.E.(pronounced chi)
We enjoy working with like-minded people who embody “C.H.E.” and share our passion for health, wellness, discovery, and innovation. In our collaborative environment, employees quickly adapt to different situations, bringing:
Character – A positive attitude, commitment to success, and strong ethics.
Horsepower – Good judgment, creative problem-solving, and a strong work ethic.
Experience – Functional knowledge and skills to perform efficiently.
If you're eager to work with incredible people and contribute to something meaningful, join our team and help shape the future of bioscience on a global scale!
What we Offer:
A competitive salary, affordable health benefits, company sponsored life insurance, wellness initiatives, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, career growth opportunities and a flexible/hybrid work environment.
About the Role:
The Senior Logistics Manager is responsible for leading the company's global logistics strategy and execution, ensuring efficient, compliant, and cost-effective movement of products across domestic and international markets. This role provides strategic leadership over transportation, warehousing, inventory movement, import/export compliance, and third-party logistics (3PL) operations while driving continuous improvement initiatives that enhance customer service, operational efficiency, and cost performance.
The Senior Logistics Manager serves as the company's logistics subject matter expert, partnering cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Customer Experience, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Commercial teams to support business growth and operational excellence.
Core Expectations:
- Develop and execute the company's global logistics strategy to support business growth, customer service excellence, and cost optimization.
- Lead domestic and international transportation operations, including carrier management, freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and 3PL partnerships.
- Manage transportation sourcing activities, including RFQs, carrier selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing supplier performance management.
- Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities by providing transportation capacity planning, inventory flow recommendations, logistics constraints, and risk assessments.
- Oversee import/export compliance, FDA-regulated imports, customs regulations, and cold chain logistics.
- Drive logistics technology initiatives, including Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), ERP integrations, and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) implementations.
- Develop executive-level logistics dashboards and KPI reporting to measure transportation costs, on-time delivery, inventory movement, warehouse productivity, carrier performance, and customer service.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives, logistics network optimization, cost reduction projects, and automation opportunities.
- Own the logistics budget, transportation spend, freight forecasting, and identify cost-saving initiatives.
- Develop contingency plans to mitigate transportation disruptions and supply chain risks.
- Lead, coach, and develop the logistics team while fostering a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support new product launches, commercialization efforts, and strategic business initiatives.
Qualifications and Success Factors:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in logistics, transportation, and supply chain management with increasing leadership responsibility.
- 3+ years of people leadership experience managing logistics or supply chain teams.
- Proven experience managing domestic and international transportation, import/export operations, customs compliance, and FDA-regulated products.
- Demonstrated success negotiating transportation contracts, managing carriers and third-party logistics (3PL) providers.
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred), Transportation Management Systems (TMS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and EDI platforms (SPS Commerce).APICS CLTD, CSCP, Lean Six Sigma, or related supply chain certifications preferred.
- Familiarity with GMP/GDP environments and experience supporting logistics within the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or other regulated industries preferred.
Competencies & Skills
- Strategic logistics leadership and strong business acumen
- Supply chain analytics, KPI management, and performance improvement
- Logistics network optimization and cost control expertise
- Transportation strategy, carrier management and contract negotiation
- Global trade compliance and import/export knowledge including FDA import regulations
- Project management, continuous improvement capabilities
- Budget management, freight spend analysis, and forecasting skills
- Proficiency with ERP, TMS, WMS, and EDI platforms
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and sound decision-making abilities
Travel: Up to 15% local/domestic travel as needed for 3PL partners, suppliers, and industry meetings.
$110,000 - $125,000 a year
The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications and relevant experience. We offer health benefits, a matching 401(k), paid holiday, flexible time off (FTO) and more.
We are an equal opportunity employer that operates with an emphasis that People Matter(s). We respect and will consider every and all kinds of people regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, natural origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law or humanity.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.