Supply Chain Manager, Operations

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

About Fervo Energy

Fervo Energy (NASDAQ: FRVO) is a modern power company developing next-generation geothermal resources to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, 24/7 carbon-free energy. Our mission is to transform geothermal into America’s most dependable and affordable source of clean, around-the-clock power. By combining innovations in horizontal drilling, fiber-optic sensing, and advanced reservoir engineering, Fervo has developed a repeatable approach to building utility-scale enhanced geothermal systems. Our flagship Cape Station development in Utah is planned to deliver 500 MW of firm, carbon-free power, and we are advancing a development pipeline of more than 50 GW. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, geoscientists, operators, project builders, and business leaders working to make geothermal a cornerstone of a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future.

Position Description

Fervo is building the most cost-effective, repeatable geothermal power plants in the world, and keeping those plants running safely and reliably requires a supply chain function built for operational scale. As Fervo commissions new facilities and expands its operating portfolio, the processes, tools, and team capabilities that support plant operations must grow with it.

The Supply Chain Manager, Operations will report to senior supply chain leadership and own the inventory management, MRO category strategy, and operational procurement support functions that enable Fervo’s commissioning and plant operations teams to execute. This role is responsible for building the systems, team, and operating model that will support Fervo’s facilities for the long term.

The Supply Chain Manager, Operations will lead a team that includes the Category Manager for MRO, an Inventory Manager, and Supply Chain Analysts, working closely with Commissioning, Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and IT to build scalable supply chain and inventory processes that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective plant performance.

Success in this position means that Fervo’s operating facilities have the materials, spares, and supplier support they need — when they need them — without unnecessary working capital exposure. The Supply Chain Manager will be expected to build the inventory management system and operating model largely from the ground up, establishing the standards, governance, and team capabilities that will scale across a growing plant portfolio.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Manage and develop a team including the Category Manager for MRO, Inventory Manager, and Supply Chain Analysts, coaching on stakeholder management, procurement execution, inventory discipline, supplier performance, and data-driven decision making.
• Build the organizational structure, capabilities, and talent pipeline needed to support current operations and future growth, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Foster a team culture focused on accountability, urgency, collaboration, and responsive support for field operations.

Commissioning & Plant Operations Support

• Lead supply chain readiness for commissioning, startup, and ongoing plant operations, ensuring timely availability of materials, equipment, services, spare parts, and consumables across all facilities.
• Partner with Commissioning, Plant Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to develop supply chain readiness plans for new facilities including critical spares strategies, supplier onboarding, and site support processes.
• Serve as the primary supply chain partner for operational stakeholders, aligning procurement activity with plant safety, reliability, uptime, cost, and schedule objectives.

Inventory Management System & Execution

• Lead the buildout of Fervo’s inventory management system and operating model, defining roles, governance, service levels, workflows, and handoffs between Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, IT, and site teams.
• Establish inventory standards for item setup, material master data, storage locations, reorder points, min/max levels, cycle counting, issue and return processes, receiving, and obsolescence management.
• Drive inventory accuracy, working capital efficiency, and material availability through strong controls, reporting dashboards, and consistent inventory practices across plants and warehouses.

MRO Category Management, Analytics & Continuous Improvement

• Oversee MRO category strategy including sourcing, supplier management, contracting, cost control, and service level performance across maintenance materials, repair services, operating supplies, tools, and consumables.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators such as supplier on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, stockouts, purchase order cycle time, cost savings, and inventory turns, using data to identify supply risks, process gaps, and cost opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve demand planning, material master data, warehouse processes, and ERP and reporting tools, driving standard work and continuous improvement across the operations supply chain function.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field
• 10 or more years of progressive experience in supply chain, inventory management, MRO, procurement, or materials management
• Experience supporting plant operations, commissioning, maintenance, manufacturing, energy, or similar operating environments
• Strong understanding of MRO procurement, inventory management, materials management, and operational support processes
• Experience building or improving inventory systems, warehouse processes, or materials management programs
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, with strong Excel and analytical skills

Preferred

• 3 or more years of people leadership experience within operations, materials management, supply chain, or procurement
• History of influencing senior leaders and leading cross-functional teams in a high-growth or operationally complex environment
• Self-starter with a track record of developing and implementing strategic supply chain initiatives
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at the Houston location will be required. Although office based, some travel to Fervo operational sites may be required.

Benefits & Perks

• Fervo offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible employees include:
• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage
• A 401(k) plan with up to 6% match
• Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave
• Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot
• A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses
• An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care
• Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as LTI and bonus opportunities for eligible roles

Benefits and programs are subject to eligibility requirements and may change.

Our Workplace

Fervo Energy highly values having employees work in the office to foster collaboration and strengthen our company culture. This role follows a hybrid schedule, with team members expected to work in the office three days per week. Fervo considers this in-office schedule an essential function of the role. Your recruiter can share more information about the schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fervo Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Fervo also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that an individual has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.