Senior Supply Chain Lead - Solar Manufacturing

Waaree Solar Americas Inc.; Brookshire (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Waaree Solar Americas Inc. in Texas seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, planning and logistics for solar panel manufacturing, with hands-on leadership to establish credibility with suppliers and Waaree senior leaders.

You will develop strategies, manage supplier quality, coordinate with production planning, monitor demand and risks, and drive continuous improvement using SAP and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, supply chain, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive supply chain, procurement, materials management, or manufacturing experience.
• Experience managing suppliers, purchasing, inventory, logistics, and material planning.
• Experience in manufacturing with significant material requirements.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and inventory-management principles.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and other supply chain systems; international sourcing knowledge.
• SAP experience.
• In-depth knowledge of planning, procurement, and logistics systems.
• Experience with project management standards of bids, tracking, reporting.
• English language skills: read, write, speak, comprehend.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes supply chain strategies aligned with production requirements and growth plans.
• Establishes processes to ensure uninterrupted supply of materials required for manufacturing.
• Partners with Production Planning to develop material requirements and schedules.
• Monitors demand forecasts, production schedules, inventory levels, and lead times.
• Identifies supply chain risks and develops contingency and mitigation plans.
• Leads procurement activities for raw materials, components, packaging, and equipment.
• Negotiates pricing, payment terms, lead times, and supplier agreements.
• Maintains qualified supplier sources and monitors performance with metrics.
• Works with Quality and Engineering on supplier quality issues and corrective actions.
• Implements standardized procurement, planning and logistics policies and ERP systems readiness.
• Implements and lead SIOP process for US entity collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Develops supply chain reports and dashboards to support management decisions.

Skills

Supply chain management

Procurement

Materials planning

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytics

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Inventory management systems

Job description

Waaree Solar Americas Inc. in Texas seeks a Supply Chain Manager to oversee procurement, planning and logistics for solar panel manufacturing, with hands-on leadership to establish credibility with suppliers and Waaree senior leaders.

You will develop strategies, manage supplier quality, coordinate with production planning, monitor demand and risks, and drive continuous improvement using SAP and ERP systems.