Materials Lead

Open Position – Materials Lead 

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc.

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. is revolutionizing the world of surgical ophthalmology by developing a novel, AI driven, and imaging-guided surgical robotic system. Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. aims to expand access to care, provide superior capabilities to the human surgeon, and enhance patient outcomes. Microsurgery in general and Ophthalmology are subfields of surgery for which the surgical outcomes can be significantly improved by robotic systems to allow superior dexterity, precision, accuracy, and visualization beyond the human surgeon’s own capabilities.

We are seeking highly motivated, and intellectually inquisitive individuals looking to make a positive impact on healthcare via the development of robotic technology. The core values of Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. are:

• Commitment to Excellence: We aim to deliver superior patient outcomes and surgeon experiences
• Passion for Creativity and Innovation: We are driven by new ideas and aim to push the boundaries of what's possible
• Teamwork and Camaraderie: We achieve our best when we collaborate and work together
• Welcoming of Critical Opinion: We are enriched by constructive criticism and support the best ideas
• Personal Accountability: We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions

Horizon Surgical Systems Inc. offers:

• An opportunity to build autonomous surgical robotic systems driven by image guidance and AI technology for the future of affordable, high-quality healthcare.
• The opportunity to work alongside clinicians, engineers, and global leaders in cutting-edge AI, imaging, and robotics technology.
• Competitive compensation and an excellent company-paid benefits package.

Horizon Surgical Systems is an innovative medical device startup developing the first ever robotic system to perform cataract surgery. We are entering an exciting growth phase as we transition from R&D to pilot-scale manufacturing and prepare for clinical and regulatory milestones.

We are seeking a highly motivated Material Lead to organize, lead, and operate: purchasing, receiving, warehousing, and stock management.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Background:
• Bachelor's degree a plus but not required.
• Business Skills:
• Professional skills working with suppliers including pricing, placing purchase orders and confirming delivery dates. 
• Maintaining professional relationships with suppliers at all times. 
• Good with spreadsheets and MRP systems
• Desire to learn new business systems and operate them
• Knowledge or experience in Medical Devices. 
• Soft Skills:
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple teams.
• Self-motivated; Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

• Experience and Requirements:
• 1-5 years Hands-on experience in materials planning, buying, receiving, warehousing, kitting and work order issue and closure 
• Lead time checking and tracking purchase orders. 
• Receiving and kitting process knowledge of workflows 
• Warehouse management and Ability to keep stock accurately such as cycle counts. 
• Releasing and tracking work orders for builds and outside processing such as paint.
• Warehouse management inc. cycle counting. 
• Other related skills. 

• Other Requirements
• Willingness to work on-site 5 days per week in primarily Santa Monica but sometime in Malibu, CA.

Responsibilities and Requirement Clarification:

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to all aspects of materials:
• Receiving / Warehousing / Kitting
• Raw Materials, FGI and Sub assy Inventories management
• Purchasing
• Organize, lead and operate materials including but not limited to, purchasing, receiving and warehousing  
• Perform lead time checks and tracking purchase orders. 
• Receiving process to stock with some support. 
• Lead efforts to keep stock accurate such as cycle counts. 
• With Manf lead Releasing work orders for builds and outside processing such as paint.
• Warehouse management inc. cycle counting. 
• Other related duties not listed 
• At all times Collaborate with team members to optimize the system and the development process.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-tech startup that is poised to revolutionize surgical robotics in ophthalmology.