<p>Position Overview</p><p>Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>Trainer/L & D Manager</strong> to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program across all functional areas of the Supply Chain organization. This individual will partner with subject matter experts and leadership to create engaging, multi-format training materials that support employee onboarding, professional development, operational excellence, and leadership growth.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with subject matter experts to develop training materials for all aspects of Supply Chain operations.</li><li>Utilize technology (including HealthStream videos and other digital learning tools) to develop and deploy training content.</li><li>Create customer-facing Supply Chain training materials for the company intranet, including topics such as: Issuing Purchase Orders (POs), New Product Request Process, RFID Ordering, Additional Supply Chain processes</li><li>Build a catalog of external Supply Chain leadership training opportunities and collaborate with leadership to develop individual and team development plans.</li><li>Organize and facilitate group training sessions, including Lunch & Learns, frontline staff education, CMRP certification preparation, and other learning events.</li><li>Develop one-point lessons for both Supply Chain staff and internal customers.</li><li>Provide coaching and training to staff, including cross-training initiatives and functional team efficiencies.</li><li>Drive employee engagement, retention strategies, and continuous learning initiatives.</li><li>Conduct organizational and individual training needs assessments.</li><li>Design, develop, and implement training and development programs based on identified needs.</li><li>Deliver both individual and group training programs covering technical and operational skills.</li><li>Assist in the development of training curricula, instructional outlines, teaching methodologies, and evaluate vendor training programs.</li><li>Develop instructional materials including teaching aids, visual presentations, computer tutorials, and reference documentation.</li><li>Evaluate training effectiveness and revise instructional methods and content based on feedback and performance data.</li><li>Manage and maintain training documentation and records.</li><li>Maintain comprehensive new hire, remediation, refresher, and advanced skills training programs.</li><li>Provide feedback to managers and staff, retrain employees as needed, and develop routine audits to ensure adherence to policies and procedures.</li><li>Perform additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p><ul><li>Primary responsibility is developing and implementing a comprehensive training program across all Supply Chain functional areas and leadership levels.</li><li>Training materials should be delivered through multiple methods, including written documentation, instructor-led sessions, and technology-based learning.</li><li>The role includes employee development initiatives focused on growing internal talent.</li><li>Hybrid position requiring onsite presence in <strong>Palo Alto, CA</strong>.</li><li>Schedule flexibility is required.</li></ul><p><br></p>