Senior Supply Chain Leader: MRO & Inventory (Hybrid)

Stanford Climate Ventures; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with match

Paid time off and parental leave

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Career development & leadership growth

Employee ownership opportunities

Job summary

Fervo Energy in Houston, TX is seeking a Supply Chain Manager, Operations to build scalable inventory and MRO processes for commissioning and plant operations. You will lead a cross-functional team, develop standards, and partner with Engineering, Finance, and IT to ensure materials availability and cost-efficiency.

The role emphasizes a ground-up inventory model, governance, and data-driven decision making to support safe, reliable, and affordable energy production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field is required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain, inventory management, or materials management.
• Experience supporting plant operations, commissioning, maintenance, or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of MRO procurement, inventory management, and related processes.
• Experience building or improving inventory systems and warehouse processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP or Oracle) with strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team including Category Manager for MRO, Inventory Manager, and Supply Chain Analysts.
• Develop readiness plans for commissioning, startup, and ongoing plant operations.
• Drive inventory system buildout, governance, and handoffs across functions.
• Establish inventory standards, data accuracy, and obsolescence management.
• Monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decision making

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP / Oracle ERP

Excel

Job description

Fervo Energy in Houston, TX is seeking a Supply Chain Manager, Operations to build scalable inventory and MRO processes for commissioning and plant operations. You will lead a cross-functional team, develop standards, and partner with Engineering, Finance, and IT to ensure materials availability and cost-efficiency.

The role emphasizes a ground-up inventory model, governance, and data-driven decision making to support safe, reliable, and affordable energy production.