<p>We are looking for an experienced Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead the department's analysis and management efforts. In this role, you will develop strategies to optimize inventory levels, oversee procurement activities, and ensure operational efficiency. This position is based in Richmond, California, and offers an opportunity to contribute to the company's success.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead the supply chain departments including the procurement and buying departments, driving performance, development, and accountability.</li><li>Set clear goals, KPIs, and conduct regular check-ins to ensure team growth and productivity.</li><li>Foster a collaborative, solutions-driven culture aligned with company values.</li><li>Analyze inventory, sales, and supply chain data to identify trends and inefficiencies.</li><li>Develop data-driven replenishment and inventory strategies using Excel, Power BI, and ERP tools.</li><li>Optimize stock levels to reduce excess, prevent stockouts, and improve fill rates and lead times.</li><li>Drive process automation and continuous improvement to increase efficiency and scalability.</li><li>Mentor and develop procurement staff to strengthen supplier management and leadership skills.</li><li>Partner with Warehouse Managers to optimize space and transfer processes.</li><li>Track KPIs for turnover, stocking efficiency, and overall inventory health.</li><li>Partner with Sales, Account Management, and Supply Chain teams to align inventory with customer demand.</li><li>Manage aged, excess, and obsolete inventory; resolve shortages and item discrepancies.</li><li>Lead initiatives to reduce carrying costs and improve stocking methods.</li><li>Identify strategic inventory opportunities to boost customer satisfaction and efficiency.</li><li>Ensure timely responses and follow-ups to maintain a 100% order fill rate.</li><li>Promote interdepartmental collaboration.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Supply Chain Specialist with a background in sourcing and managing indirect spend and suppliers. In this role, you will support procurement operations, vendor management, and cost optimization efforts within a dynamic organization.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage sourcing activities for indirect spend categories, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contract management.</li><li>Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive initiatives to optimize supplier performance.</li><li>Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring alignment with company objectives and compliance with policies.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve procurement processes and support operational needs.</li><li>Analyze spend data and provide insights to guide strategic procurement decisions.</li><li>Handle purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve any supplier/vendor issues.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>We are seeking a procurement professional/buyer to join our team within the Manufacturing industry in Oakland, California!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>As a Buyer, you will be tasked with executing purchase orders, analyzing supply and demand trends, and cooperating with various teams to secure necessary items and services efficiently. This role also involves handling direct purchasing tasks and coordinating with vendors. Experience with vendor setup, negotiations and BOMs is required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is a contract to hire position located fully onsite in Oakland, California.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Execute and oversee purchase orders to ensure smooth operations.</p><p>• Analyze supply and demand trends to refine procurement practices and enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to secure necessary items and services in a timely manner.</p><p>• Handle direct purchasing tasks and tackle related logistical issues effectively.</p><p>• Manage purchase requisitions and establish cordial relationships with vendors.</p><p>• Leverage skills in Buying Processes and Microsoft Excel to enhance purchasing efficiency and negotiate pricing.</p>
<p><strong>Contract Procurement Specialist – Biotech/Life Sciences (Contract Role)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p>Our global life sciences team seeks an experienced Contract Procurement Specialist to help manage complex supplier and vendor relationships and support strategic sourcing initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of procurement in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including pricing analysis, contract management, compliance, and negotiating on a global scale.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the procurement of goods, equipment, chemicals, services, and technology for R& D, manufacturing, and corporate operations</li><li>Source, qualify, and negotiate with global suppliers and vendors with a strong emphasis on cost optimization and quality assurance</li><li>Analyze pricing trends and market conditions to ensure competitive and compliant purchasing decisions</li><li>Draft, review, and manage contracts and agreements, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and company policies</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams in R& D, manufacturing, quality, and legal to ensure the timely and compliant delivery of materials and services</li><li>Monitor supplier performance and risk, resolving issues and contributing to supplier development initiatives</li><li>Support resource optimization and documentation improvement efforts for ongoing cost containment</li><li>Assist with compliance related to value-based care models, international regulations, and ethical sourcing</li><li>Maintain accurate procurement records, documentation, and reporting as needed for audits and management review</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Accountant & Financial Analyst with well-respected manufacturing company. </p><p>Reach out to Robyn Rosemon for more information 707.387.0299</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Enhance profitability through the proficient management of business analytics, focusing on sales, volumes, and margins drawn from internal financial reports.</p><p>• Monitor and manage cost variations due to factors such as inflation and raw material cost increases.</p><p>• Maintain an accurate sales database and monitor contract progress.</p><p>• Conduct a detailed analysis of the gross margin per invoice to ascertain profitability per customer and product.</p><p>• Assist in implementing and maintaining costing data within the ERP for precise analysis.</p><p>• Provide support to the Sales Team in preparing for customer visits, participating in profitability aspects, and occasionally in negotiation aspects.</p><p>• Improve tools to better assess standard cost and final inventory valuation.</p><p>• Collaborate with the Customer Service, Supply Chain, and Finance Team for aged stock reviews and preparation.</p><p>• Maintain and develop the costing system, documentation, and inventory records.</p><p>• Examine changes in COGS provided by order entry to determine the impact on product costs.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs and compare them to standard costs for actual product cost evaluation.</p><p>• Conduct physical inventories and monitor monthly cycle counts.</p><p>• Manage financial activities including financial planning and reporting, budgeting, policies, and accounting best practices.</p><p>• Oversee the preparation of contract negotiations and gather reliable data, mainly related to profit.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Our company is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst with a background in forecasting and budgeting within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, specializing in food and beverage. As part of our finance team, you will play a key role in delivering data-driven insights, managing FP& A cycles, and supporting strategic business decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Develop and maintain robust financial forecasts for sales, costs, and operational performance, aligning with business goals.</li><li>Prepare and enhance annual budgets and rolling forecasts, collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, operations, and supply chain.</li><li>Analyze variances, identify trends, and present actionable recommendations to business partners.</li><li>Provide timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including P& L analysis and KPI dashboards.</li><li>Support scenario modeling and ad hoc analysis for new product launches, pricing strategies, and margin improvement initiatives.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership to support strategic planning and performance management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls and industry standards.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Job Description: Cost Accountant</strong></p><p>The Cost Accountant plays a key role in evaluating and managing the organization's cost structure to enhance financial efficiency and aid strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include creating cost analysis reports, tracking expenses, assessing budget variances, and pinpointing opportunities for cost reduction. This position works closely with teams across operations, production, and finance to ensure effective cost management and alignment with organizational objectives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ol><li><strong>Cost Analysis</strong>: Analyze manufacturing, production, or operational costs, including labor, material, and overhead, to determine cost efficiency.</li><li><strong>Budget Development and Monitoring</strong>: Assist in the preparation of departmental budgets and monitor expenditures to identify variances.</li><li><strong>Product Pricing</strong>: Calculate the cost of products, services, or processes to provide accurate pricing models.</li><li><strong>Inventory Valuation</strong>: Maintain accurate records of inventory, ensuring proper valuation based on costs and usage.</li><li><strong>Monthly and Annual Reconciliation</strong>: Prepare and reconcile cost accounts, including cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory, and variance accounts.</li><li><strong>Variance Analysis</strong>: Investigate variances between budgeted and actual costs, and provide reports to management with actionable insights.</li><li><strong>Profitability Analysis</strong>: Analyze profitability by products, services, or business segment and recommend changes to improve margins.</li><li><strong>Compliance and Reporting</strong>: Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., GAAP, IFRS) and prepare cost-related reports for audits and management.</li><li><strong>Process Improvement</strong>: Identify inefficiencies in production or operational processes to recommend cost-saving measures.</li><li><strong>Collaboration Across Departments</strong>: Work closely with production and supply chain teams to gather cost data and ensure accurate reporting of operational costs.</li></ol>
<p>Our client in Concord is seeking an interim FP& A Manager for a contract-to-hire opportunity. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support the company’s growth and strategic objectives. As a key member of the Finance team, you will collaborate with various departments, offering insights that guide decision-making and operational efficiency. This role requires 4 days onsite in Concord and is expected to pay $55-$60/hr. on a contract basis.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-term financial models to support organizational growth</p><p>• Create and maintain detailed financial models, focusing on channel performance, promotional strategies, and margin optimization</p><p>• Monitor and analyze key business drivers, including revenue streams, product launches, marketing campaigns, and supply chain costs</p><p>• Generate comprehensive financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses, to provide actionable insights for leadership</p><p>• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and recommend strategies to enhance financial performance</p><p>• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams to refine revenue projections and evaluate promotional campaigns</p><p>• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to optimize inventory, cost of goods, and logistics planning</p><p>• Ensure data accuracy across financial systems and recommend improvements to enhance forecasting and reporting processes</p><p>• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, translating financial data into meaningful business strategies</p><p>• Promote cross-functional collaboration to align financial objectives with organizational goals and values</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Senior Finance Manager to lead and optimize cost accounting processes within our organization. This role is based in South San Francisco, California, and focuses on ensuring the accuracy of manufacturing cost data, standard cost accounting, and cost analysis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cost accounting principles and a commitment to delivering actionable financial insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Accounting, Operations/CLIA Lab, IT, and Facilities to deliver cost accounting solutions.</li><li>Lead COGS modeling, reviews, and tracking against performance targets.</li><li>Oversee product costing, standard cost set-up, forecasts, budgets, and variance analysis.</li><li>Provide financial guidance and challenge assumptions in planning/budgeting processes.</li><li>Manage monthly/quarterly close of COGS and inventory, including journal entries and SOX/audit schedules.</li><li>Review inventory for excess/obsolete reserves with Operations and Supply Chain.</li><li>Collaborate on process improvements, controls, and SOX compliance for accurate inventory data.</li><li>Analyze standard vs. actual costs (materials, labor, overhead) and resolve root causes.</li><li>Develop cost methodologies for materials, labor, and overhead per GAAP.</li><li>Support ERP/FP& A tool initiatives and ensure accurate NetSuite cost data.</li><li>Drive financial aspects of product launch with focus on cost.</li><li>Deliver high-value financial analysis to guide investments, cost savings, and risk mitigation.</li><li>Identify and implement efficiencies in company-wide planning processes.</li><li>Handle ad-hoc financial requests as needed.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Engineer, R& D Packaging</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Fremont, CA (Onsite)</p><p><strong>Contract Duration:</strong> 52 Weeks</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We are seeking an <strong>Engineer, R& D Packaging</strong> to join our Sustaining Packaging team. This role focuses on the design and development of packaging components and artwork, design verification, shelf-life testing, and label design for sterile and non-sterile medical devices.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and sustain best-in-class packaging and labeling solutions from concept through commercialization.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives and incorporate Voice of the Customer feedback.</li><li>Create packaging and labeling components that enhance customer experience, including 3D models and artwork.</li><li>Deliver high-quality outputs throughout the development life cycle.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, R& D, Supply Chain, and vendors across global locations.</li><li>Ensure compliance with quality requirements and lead improvements to maintain regulatory standards.</li><li>Support audits, non-conformances, and CAPAs as needed.</li><li>Lead small-scale packaging/labeling projects or co-manage large-scale programs.</li><li>Mentor or supervise technical staff when required.</li><li>Manage a varied workload and meet tight timelines with a high level of professionalism.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team in Walnut Creek, California. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the company’s financial strategies through in-depth analysis and forecasting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly analytical, and skilled at delivering actionable insights to support business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare annual budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and long-term growth plans.</li><li>Build and maintain financial models for channel mix, promotions, and margin optimization.</li><li>Support operations by monitoring margin contributions and cost factors.</li><li>Deliver accurate monthly reports: P& L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, channel performance, and KPIs.</li><li>Perform variance analysis and highlight trends.</li><li>Recommend ways to optimize marketing spend and supply chain efficiency.</li><li>Conduct ad hoc analyses.</li><li>Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on forecasts, promotions, and ROI.</li><li>Partner with Operations on inventory, cost of goods, and logistics planning.</li><li>Translate financial results into actionable insights for leadership.</li><li>Improve FP& A processes, tools, and systems for scalability.</li><li>Ensure data accuracy across ERP, Power BI, and planning platforms.</li><li>Recommend best practices for margin analysis and forecasting.</li><li>Promote financial transparency and cross-functional alignment.</li></ul>
<p>Join a leading organization as a Senior Accountant specializing in inventory accounting and SAP. As part of our finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant inventory accounting practices, leveraging your expertise with SAP to support financial reporting, reconciliation, and process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and execute month-end and year-end inventory accounting processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries.</li><li>Maintain, analyze, and reconcile inventory records within SAP to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and IT teams to evaluate and improve inventory controls and processes.</li><li>Support internal and external audits with documentation, reporting, and data extraction from SAP.</li><li>Assist in cost accounting and variance analysis related to inventory transactions and adjustments.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to team members on inventory accounting standards and SAP procedures.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process optimization or automation within the inventory accounting function.</li><li>Prepare and review financial reports related to inventory, including aging, turnover, and valuation metrics.</li></ul><p><br></p>
