Global Supply Chain Manager, Energy Storage

Global Supply Chain Manager, Energy Storage

The GSM will work closely with engineering, operations, and other functional teams to drive suppliers election, manage supplier agreements, and optimize procurement strategies. The GSM will need to optimize cost, quality, and availability of a range of components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods in support of Redwood’s product offering.

Responsibilities will Include:

• Develop a sourcing strategy for a given set of components
• Lead supplier selection activities
• Collaborate with engineering in order to understand key requirement that must be conveyed to potential suppliers
• Drive cost reduction and inventory management strategies that ensure availability of component while minimizing inventory carrying costs
• Manage supplier performance, including quality, on time delivery, sustainability, etc
• Become the subject matter expert for the assigned list of components and technologies
• Mitigate supply chain risks by working with cross functional teams in engineering, logistics, finance, quality etc. 
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance) to support day to day operations

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, operations, business, economic
• 5-7 years of supply chain experience
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations, production workflows, and process improvement principles
• Ability to interpret operational, technical, and financial data to support analysis and decision-making
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely perform job duties in both office and production environments
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance in alignment with company and regulatory standards
• Must be able to communicate clearly

Working Conditions:

• Split work environment between office and the production facility
• Work may involve extended periods of working in the production facility
• Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, and temperature extremes, while protected by PPE, for extended periods of time
• May require occasional work weekends or alternate shifts to support production needs