Sr. Manager, Warehouse Operations

Nextracker; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Senior Manager, Global Warehouse Operations to lead the development and execution of a scalable, global warehouse strategy. The role oversees internal facilities and outsourced providers to ensure consistency, cost efficiency, and performance across regions.

Responsibilities include governance, network development, provider selection, and performance management, with regular domestic and international travel to support implementations and improvements across the warehouse

Qualifications

• Broad and advanced expertise in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, or related supply chain disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading global or multi-regional warehouse operations across internal facilities and outsourced third-party logistics providers.
• Experience leading warehouse network development, sourcing, provider selection, contracting support, onboarding, and operational governance.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems, inventory controls, warehouse processes, performance metrics, and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to evaluate significant and complex operational issues requiring conceptual thinking and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance Nextpower’s global warehouse strategy, governance framework, and operating model.
• Lead warehouse network assessments, sourcing activities, provider evaluations, selection processes, onboarding, and operational transitions.
• Establish performance expectations, SLAs, governance structures, KPIs, and business-review processes.
• Define requirements and influence development of warehouse management systems and related technology.
• Lead standardization, automation, and process-improvement initiatives across the global warehouse network.
• Coach and share expertise with colleagues, project teams, and regional stakeholders.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Strategy

Cross-functional influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

Job Description

Senior Manager, Global Warehouse Operations Department: Supply Chain – Global Inventory Planning & Warehousing Operations

Reports to: Senior Manager, Supply Chain

Location: United States – Nashville or Memphis area

Travel: Periodic domestic and international travel to internal warehouses, third-party logistics sites, freight-forwarder locations, and regional hubs

Position Summary

The Senior Manager, Global Warehouse Operations is a senior individual contributor and recognized subject-matter expert responsible for developing and advancing Nextpower’s global warehouse strategy and operating model. This position provides functional leadership across internal facilities and outsourced logistics partners to establish consistent, efficient, and scalable warehouse operations worldwide. The role has broad responsibility for warehouse network development, third-party logistics provider selection and governance, operational standards, inventory accuracy, cost optimization, systems enablement, and continuous improvement. This individual independently evaluates complex operational challenges, develops solutions for significant and unique issues, and establishes frameworks that may influence the broader Supply Chain function. Working across regions and functions, the Senior Manager will build formal networks and align diverse stakeholders around global warehouse objectives. The position will provide thought leadership, lead high-impact initiatives, and influence operational decisions without relying on direct reporting authority. This is a hands-on functional leadership role requiring advanced warehouse expertise, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate strategy into sustainable operational execution. Regular international travel may be required to support warehouse implementations, conduct operational assessments, strengthen provider relationships, and drive continuous improvement across the global warehouse network.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Warehouse Strategy and Functional Leadership
  Develop and advance Nextpower’s global warehouse strategy, governance framework, and operating model. Serve as the internal subject-matter expert for warehouse operations, providing guidance on complex operational, commercial, and network decisions. Establish global objectives, principles, and standards that support current business requirements and long-term organizational growth. Lead significant cross-regional initiatives that improve warehouse scalability, consistency, resilience, and operational performance. Evaluate complex or ambiguous business requirements and determine appropriate warehouse strategies, methods, and solutions.
• Warehouse Network and Provider Management
  Lead warehouse network assessments, sourcing activities, provider evaluations, selection processes, onboarding, and operational transitions. Develop strategic relationships with third-party warehouse and logistics providers across multiple regions. Establish performance expectations, service-level agreements, governance structures, key performance indicators, and business-review processes. Analyze provider capabilities, risks, service performance, and cost structures to recommend changes or improvements. Influence internal stakeholders and external providers to resolve complex operational challenges and achieve business objectives.
• Operational Excellence
  Develop and implement global warehouse standards, controls, processes, and best practices. Drive measurable improvements in inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, warehouse productivity, service levels, cost, and operational quality. Lead complex root-cause analyses and develop corrective and preventive actions for recurring or high-impact operational issues. Support warehouse start-ups, network expansion, operational integrations, and readiness for new products or business requirements. Identify operational risks and recommend scalable solutions that balance service, cost, control, and business continuity.
• Systems, Data, and Process Improvement
  Partner with Supply Chain, Logistics, Inventory Planning, IT, Finance, Procurement, Operations, and other functions to improve warehouse systems, processes, reporting, and visibility. Define business requirements and influence the development or enhancement of warehouse management systems and related technology. Use operational and financial data to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making. Lead standardization, automation, and process-improvement initiatives across the global warehouse network. Establish performance metrics and reporting frameworks that provide actionable insight to senior stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Influence and Thought Leadership
  Create formal networks across regions and functions to support consistent execution of global warehouse priorities. Lead through influence and coordinate the activities of cross-functional teams, external providers, and project resources. Communicate advanced operational concepts, risks, and recommendations to diverse technical and business audiences. Provide recommendations to senior leadership on warehouse strategy, investments, provider performance, and operational priorities. Coach and share expertise with colleagues, project teams, and regional stakeholders to strengthen organizational warehouse capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline with 12–15 years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree with 8–12 years of relevant experience
• Broad and advanced expertise in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, or related supply chain disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience leading global or multi-regional warehouse operations across internal facilities and outsourced third-party logistics providers.
• Experience leading warehouse network development, sourcing, provider selection, contracting support, onboarding, and operational governance.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems, inventory controls, warehouse processes, performance metrics, and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to evaluate significant and complex operational issues requiring conceptual thinking, independent judgment, and consideration of business-wide implications.
• Demonstrated success leading high-impact, cross-functional initiatives in a global and matrixed organization.
• Strong experience influencing senior stakeholders and external partners without direct reporting authority.
• Experience developing global standards, operating models, governance frameworks, or continuous-improvement programs.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally on a regular basis.

Core Competencies

• Advanced warehouse operations expertise and recognized subject-matter leadership.
• Strategic and conceptual thinking combined with hands-on operational execution.
• Independent judgment and accountability for high-impact functional results.
• Strong commercial, financial, and operational acumen.
• Ability to influence and persuade diverse stakeholders across functions, regions, and organizational levels.
• Strong analytical capabilities and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop creative solutions to complex or unique business challenges.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Continuous-improvement mindset with a focus on scalable and sustainable results.
• Ability to work effectively across cultures, regions, and complex global organizations.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants.

Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power.

Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation.

Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants.

Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power.

Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation.

Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.