Director of Logistics & Materials Operations

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 → 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
• 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.

Requirements

• 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 operatio

Additional Information

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products - from lithium-sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next-generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real-world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense. At Lyten, we believe the most meaningful careers begin with purpose - and with people who want to make a difference. We're not just developing advanced supermaterials - we're about to change the world as we know it, reshaping how energy is stored, how products are built, and how progress is made. We're entering an exciting growth phase, scaling production across the U.S. and Europe and expanding our team of engineers, scientists, and innovators. Apply now to join our team and be part of something bigger than yourself - where collaboration, creativity, and purpose come together to build the technologies that will define the next century. 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.

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