Director, Supply Chain Systems and AI Enablement

Iris Energy; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

IREN is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Systems and AI Enablement to modernize the global supply chain systems portfolio. You will lead a team of Program Managers and partner with cross‑functional teams to map current-state capabilities and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions.

This role requires senior leadership, strategic system design, and hands-on experience with ERP/PLM/SCM implementations, S&OP/IBP, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required; MBA preferred.
• Experience leading complex ERP/PLM/SCM programs across multi-site international deployments.

Responsibilities

• Co-develop IREN’s Digital Supply Chain strategy with the Sr. Director, Strategy and Transformation, and own the application portfolio and multi-year systems roadmap.
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain systems program management team and establish governance.
• Partner with internal teams to capture processes and develop prioritized roadmaps.
• Understand business requirements and translate into system capabilities and designs.
• Develop foundational enterprise systems (ERP, PLM, APS, analytics) to support current and future needs.
• Establish master data governance and system resiliency.
• Advance forecasting, scenario modelling, and predictive analytics across supply, demand, material, and capacity planning.
• Implement S&OP and IBP processes with supporting systems.
• Identify and deploy AI/ML use cases across supply chain and build data readiness.
• Develop and manage relationships with implementation partners to ensure delivery and quality.

Skills

Leadership

ERP/PLM/SCM implementations

Change management

Executive presence

Analytics

SaaS/Cloud analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP

PLM

SCM

Finance systems

APS

MRP

Analytics platforms

Job description

The Director, Supply Chain Systems and AI Enablement enables the modernization of IREN’s global supply chain systems and tools portfolio. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Strategy and Transformation, this leader is the primary strategy architect of systems for the AI Infra Supply Chain organization, including ERP, PLM, P2P and Planning. Leading a team of Program Managers, this leader partners with business owners across Technical Sourcing, Planning, Hardware Procurement Supply Chain Business Operations, Quality Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Legal, and IT to map current-state capabilities, identify gaps, and deliver practical solutions that create immediate impact for functional teams while supporting future scale.

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 12+ years of progressive supply chain technology leadership experience, ideally at a hyperscaler, cloud provider, or AI infrastructure company.
• Proven success leading ERP/PLM/SCM/Finance implementations, transformations, and integrations across complex, multi-site international programs.
• Strong ERP operations knowledge and broad command of the supply chain systems ecosystem, including advanced planning systems (APS), MRP, master data management, integration and middleware, and analytics platforms.
• Working knowledge of data center operational support requirements, including forecasting, sourcing, asset management, planning, deployment, maintenance, and lifecycle management.
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing supply chain business processes and systems capabilities that support data center-centric products and business models, including OFCI, compute (CPU/GPU), storage, networking, and CM/ODM/JDM manufacturing.
• Experience implementing S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes together with the system capabilities that sustain them.
• Experience selecting and managing systems implementation partners and software vendors, including scope definition, statements of work, and delivery accountability for cost, schedule, and quality.
• Strong executive presence and change management skills, with a track record of influencing and aligning senior executives and cross-functional stakeholders, and driving adoption of new capabilities.

Job responsibilities

• Co-develop IREN’s Digital Supply Chain strategy with the Sr. Director, Strategy and Transformation, and own the application portfolio and multi-year systems roadmap that bring it to life.
• Build and lead a high-performing supply chain systems program management team, establishing best practices, KPIs, and governance cadences as IREN’s application portfolio scales.
• Partner with internal teams to capture existing processes and develop a prioritized implementation roadmap that introduces new capabilities with clear business outcomes.
• Understand business requirements and translate them into systems capabilities, configurations, and solution designs.
• Develop the foundational enterprise supply chain systems (ERP, PLM, APS, analytics) that enable current business operations and scale to support future needs.
• Establish master data governance and system resiliency, including data ownership, quality standards, controls, and business continuity for critical platforms.
• Advance forecasting, scenario modelling, and predictive analytics across supply, demand, material, and capacity planning.
• Implement S&OP and IBP processes and supporting systems to establish planning horizons, align internal teams, and drive financial forecasting.
• Identify, prioritize, and deploy AI/ML and automation use cases across the supply chain, including agentic and workflow automation, and build the data readiness required to scale them safely.
• Develop and manage relationships with systems implementation partners to execute design strategies, holding them accountable for delivery, cost, and quality.

Other important requirements

• Pre-employment screening, including background check and substance testing may be required according to company policies.
• Must be able to reliably commute to the assigned office location on scheduled in-office days under the hybrid work arrangement.
• This role requires willingness to travel domestically and internationally to supplier and vendor sites, data centers, implementation partner locations, and industry events. IREN does not yet have an office in the Bay Area (a Santa Clara office is planned); until it opens, this role will work remotely, transitioning to hybrid on-site work once the office is established.

Compensation

• The expected base salary for this role starts at $250,000-310,000k USD.
  • Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and market data for the region.
• Total Compensation package may be inclusive of annual incentive bonus, equity (long-term incentive).
• Relocation or Living-out-allowance / per diem (as appliable and based on successful candidate circumstances)

Health & Wellness

• 100% company paid health insurance premiums (medical, dental, and vision) for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) – when combined with the High Deductible Health Plan
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Retirement & Financial Wealth

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Access to financial planning and legal services

Time Off & Leave Programs

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Growth & Development

• Internal skills training and advancement pathways
• Professional development to support certifications, continuing education, or role related training

Community & Culture

• Company events and team-building activities

We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you’re passionate about this role, we want to hear from you — whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

IE US Operations Inc., the employing entity and proud member of the IREN group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We are committed to evaluating qualified applicants and do not discriminate against protected characteristics under applicable legislation.

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