Director of Logistics & Materials Operations

Role Overview

Lyten is seeking a Director of Logistics & Materials Operations to own and scale end-to-end logistics, inventory, and materials movement across Baytech and supporting domestic and international sites. This role is responsible for building a resilient, compliant, and scalable logistics organization capable of supporting advanced battery materials and 3D graphene manufacturing, including Dangerous Goods (DG) handling, import/export, and equipment moves.

The Director will lead logistics strategy across R&D, pilot, and manufacturing operations, and contract manufacturing sites - ensuring materials availability, cost control, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity during rapid scale-up.

Key Responsibilities

Logistics & Materials Strategy

• Define and execute Lyten's logistics and materials strategy supporting battery materials, graphene, and future products.

• Own site-to-site and external logistics flows across Baytech, San Leandro, Osgood, and external partners.

• Build scalable logistics processes that support pilot 12 production transitions.

Shipping, Receiving & Dangerous Goods

• Own all domestic and international shipping, including DG/Classified Materials.

• Ensure compliance with DOT, IATA, IMDG, OSHA, and local regulations.

• Establish approved carrier networks, contingency plans, and escalation paths to eliminate single points of failure.

Inventory, Warehousing & Systems

• Own inventory accuracy, traceability, and control, including cycle counts and reconciliation.

• Lead implementation and optimization of ERP, WMS, and TMS tools to enable visibility and scalability.

• Define standards for warehouse layout, material handling, storage, and fire safety.

Import / Export & Trade Compliance

• Oversee import/export operations, brokers, and freight forwarders.

• Ensure compliance with customs, export controls, NDA/ITAR/EAR requirements where applicable.

• Evaluate and optimize 3PL and trade service providers.

Operations Enablement & Scale-Up

• Partner closely with Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Quality, Facilities, and Finance.

• Support major initiatives including equipment relocation, facility expansions, and production launches.

• Own materials readiness for 24/7 operations and critical manufacturing paths.

Cost, Risk & Performance Management

• Own logistics cost structure, budgeting, and continuous cost reduction.

• Define and track KPIs across on-time delivery, inventory turns, logistics spend, and service levels.

• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop logistics, inventory, and material handling organization.

• Establish clear roles, operating cadence, and performance expectations.

• Build bench strength and succession capability as Lyten scales.

Required Qualifications

• BS degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field AND 11+ years of experience in logistics, materials, or supply chain operations in manufacturing environments OR master's degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Operations, or related field AND 9 + years of experience in logistics, materials, or supply chain operations in manufacturing environments OR equivalent experience

• Proven ownership of multi-site logistics operations in a fast-scaling or complex environment.

• Deep experience with:

• Dangerous Goods shipping

• Inventory and warehouse operations

• Import/export and trade compliance

• ERP-based logistics workflows

• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally at the Director / VP interface.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting battery, chemical, semiconductor, or advanced materials manufacturing.

• Hands-on experience scaling logistics from R&D / pilot to production.

• Experience selecting and implementing WMS/TMS systems.

• Prior responsibility for equipment moves, facility expansions, or greenfield operations.

• International logistics experience (US 12 Europe/Asia).

• Forklift Certified

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel between facilities and lift up to 70 pounds

Leadership Profile

• Strategic thinker with strong operational instincts

• Comfortable owning ambiguity and incomplete systems

• Calm under pressure; decisive during supply-chain disruptions

• Data-driven with strong financial acumen

• Builder mindset - creates structure without bureaucracy

Why This Role Matters

This role directly protects manufacturing uptime, cost control, and customer delivery. As Lyten scales advanced materials production, logistics is no longer a support function-it is a core operational capability.

The Director of Logistics will be a key architect of Lyten's next-phase manufacturing engine.

Compensations Range:

The expected base salary range for this position is between
$155,200.00 - $232,800.00
The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise.

Disclosures:

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

This compensation and benefits information is based on Lyten's estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. We generally do not negotiate on salary once we have made an offer. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise. New hires joining the company tend to be paid within the starting base pay range noted above, with opportunities to increase pay over time based on development of additional skills, competencies, and company-specific knowledge.

In addition to base pay this position is eligible for tier based bonus and equity, healthcare, dental, vision, corporate discounts, paid holidays, PTO and sick time, 401K, employee relocation plan (if applicable)

Export/ITAR Compliance Disclosure:

Certain positions within Lyten, Inc. require compliance with export control laws and, as a result, all interviewed candidates will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export restrictions.

This position requires access to technology, software and other information that is subject to governmental access control restrictions, due to export controls. Employment in this position is conditioned on the continued availability of government authorization to authorize release of such items, to the extent required, including without limitation an export license, or other documentation required to establish authorization to receive access to such items. Company may delay commencement of employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment, and/or may modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or access to Company facilities and information systems, as Company deems appropriate, in order to ensure compliance with applicable government access control restrictions.