Strategic Delivery Lead, Supply Chain & Projects

Nextpower; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(K) with company match

Unlimited paid time off

Bonuses

Stock compensation (eligible)

Job summary

Nextpower is hiring a Delivery Manager to own end-to-end supply chain execution for complex projects, from handoff to fulfillment. You will coordinate with Project Management, Sales, Planning, and Logistics to ensure BOM alignment, NPI readiness, and on-time delivery using Anaplan and ERP systems.

Responsibilities include driving OTS/OTD, maintaining data integrity, and leading cross-functional teams to improve planning accuracy and process efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8–12+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, or operations within manufacturing or project-based environments.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end supply chain execution for complex projects.
• Strong expertise in planning systems (Anaplan preferred) and ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; ability to work with large datasets and planning models.
• Experience driving supplier performance (OTS) and project delivery metrics (OTD).
• Solid understanding of BOMs, NPI processes, lead times, and supply/demand alignment.
• Experience with logistics coordination and contractual delivery terms (e.g., Incoterms).
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills; ability to manage stakeholders and resolve risks.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, drive operational excellence, and perform in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own supply chain execution for assigned projects from 70% handoff through fulfillment completion.
• Represent Supply Chain in project handoff reviews, identifying risks related to BOM, NPI, content, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Ensure project delivery plans align with contractual agreements and commercial commitments.
• Serve as the primary supply chain interface for Project Managers and Sales, providing visibility into supply status, risks, and mitigations.
• Ensure new contracted projects are accurately planned, allocated, and maintained in the planning system.
• Validate supply allocation against demand and contractual timelines to ensure feasible delivery plans.
• Support testing, deployment, and adoption of Anaplan enhancements to accelerate planning transformation.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of supply chain planning data across systems.
• Drive On-Time Shipment (OTS) performance to support regional On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Monitor and resolve PO vs. SO variances to align supply with demand until project completion.
• Troubleshoot delivery constraints by coordinating with Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, and Project Management teams.
• Identify supply risks early and drive mitigation strategies; resolve escalations impacting delivery timelines.
• Build operational excellence by standardizing delivery processes and reducing variability.
• Drive lean improvements to minimize delays, disruptions, and inefficiencies.

Skills

End-to-end supply chain

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Planning systems

ERP platforms

Supplier performance (OTS)

Project delivery metrics (OTD)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

Anaplan

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Nextpower is hiring a Delivery Manager to own end-to-end supply chain execution for complex projects, from handoff to fulfillment. You will coordinate with Project Management, Sales, Planning, and Logistics to ensure BOM alignment, NPI readiness, and on-time delivery using Anaplan and ERP systems.

Responsibilities include driving OTS/OTD, maintaining data integrity, and leading cross-functional teams to improve planning accuracy and process efficiency in a fast-paced environment.