Global Supply Manager - Harnesses, Cables & Connectors San Francisco, California, United States

Redwood Materials, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in energy storage solutions is seeking a Global Supply Chain Manager to develop sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of supply chain experience and a degree in engineering or business. Key responsibilities include cost reduction strategies and collaboration with engineering teams. The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000 - $215,000 and requires occasional travel. This role is full-time and based in California.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of supply chain experience required.
• Ability to interpret operational, technical, and financial data.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for components.
• Lead supplier selection activities.
• Collaborate with engineering on key requirements.
• Drive cost reduction and inventory management.
• Mitigate supply chain risks with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with partners for day-to-day operations.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Collaboration skills

Supplier management

Cost reduction strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, business, or economics

Job description

Global Supply Chain Manager, Energy Storage

About Redwood Materials

Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling—keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.

Global Supply Chain Manager, Energy Storage

The GSM will work closely with engineering, operations, and other functional teams to drive supplier election, manage supplier agreements, and optimize procurement strategies. The GSM will need to optimize cost, quality, and availability of a range of components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods in support of Redwood’s product offering.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sourcing strategy for a given set of components
• Lead supplier selection activities
• Collaborate with engineering in order to understand key requirements that must be conveyed to potential suppliers
• Drive cost reduction and inventory management strategies that ensure availability of component while minimizing inventory carrying costs
• Become the subject matter expert for the assigned list of components and technologies
• Mitigate supply chain risks by working with cross-functional teams in engineering, logistics, finance, quality, etc.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance) to support day to day operations

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering, operations, business, economic
• 5-7 years of supply chain experience
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production workflows, and process improvement principles
• Ability to interpret operational, technical, and financial data to support analysis and decision-making
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards
• Must be able to communicate clearly

Working Conditions

• Split work environment between office and the production facility
• Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
• May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs

In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.

$135,000 - $215,000 USD

The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

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