Director, Supply Chain

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp!

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world.

What we're looking for:

Nexamp is seeking a Director, Supply Chain to lead and manage activities relating to supply chain and logistics within Nexamp. To be successful in this role you have a strong understanding of financial, procurement, manufacturing assembly, and construction principles that support the successful solar module manufacturing of products. This role will drive cross-functional workflow improvements and seek to create a highly efficient supply chain eco-system that will generate value enterprise-wide. This role will be hybrid based out of our Chicago or Boston office. You will report to the VP, Supply Chain.

What you'll do:

• Develop sourcing strategy for modules supported through tie-in with commodity strategy and domestic content requirements.

• Aid in supplier selection with a focus on identifying scalable suppliers early in the development phase.

• Analyze quotations from different suppliers, utilizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) tools and should cost of the parts, components, etc.

• Negotiate with the supplier the parts costs, tooling costs, and project timeline deliverables.

• Responsible for updating and maintaining the costed bill of material (CBOM) for each specific product.

• Own effective implementation of material-related engineering change orders during the product development phases.

• Responsible for overall product cost savings objectives related to new product launches.

• Manage supplier's on-time delivery (OTD) performance during prototype/development phases.

• Own development of critical parts list, approved supplier control, and end-of-life component identification in the development phase.

• Lead development of make/buy materials strategies with operations.

• Ensure the bill of material component list completeness and material readiness throughout the phase gate process.

• Own the accuracy of the material master record information for all newly created part numbers (up until part release to manufacturing).

• Track, monitor, and control inventory for projects/programs involved.

• Develop and own schedules related to material readiness for products as well as schedules of achieving product cost targets.

• Own budget (CAPEX and expense) tracking of costs related to meeting material readiness dates.

• Supplier benchmarking initiatives as required, ensuring competitive pricing in place.

• Participate in supplier quality audits for conformance to corporate requirements.

What you'll bring:

• 5+ years of comprehensive knowledge in procurement and logistics.

• Demonstrated history in cost reduction and bidding techniques to maximize value.

• Working knowledge of key equipment required for the construction of commercial and industrial-scale solar photovoltaic systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems.

• Experience in solar modular manufacturing.

• Knowledge of supplier contracts, product conformity, quality toolbox, and problem-solving.

• Thorough knowledge of enterprise-wide business, financial, and construction IT platforms such as Procore, NetSuite, Salesforce, and Microsoft Office 365.

• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.

• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.

• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality.

• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions.

• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.

• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions.

• Previous experience engaging and inspiring teams to excel while focusing on the growth and well-being of team members.

If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application.  We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We believe a diverse team brings different perspectives and experiences, thus benefiting our work. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You'll love working here because:

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, cell phone reimbursement; as well as a hybrid work environment. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.