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Job description
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About Us
Every day shows the increasing need for low-cost, reliable, and safe energy sources. Solar and wind are now the most economic sources of electricity. The challenge is affordable energy storage. An electrical grid powered by renewables requires massive investments in energy storage technologies. Lithium-ion batteries have been deployed on the grid, but the world needs solutions that are lower cost with longer lifetime and better safety, and which are not limited by raw materials availability and foreign supply chains.
At Inlyte, we are driven by a deep-seated hope based on human potential. Our team is transforming the proven sodium metal chloride battery technology into a solution to meet the energy needs of today. Made of iron and sodium, our energy storage systems are built from naturally abundant and inexpensive raw materials. Proven benefits include:
Low cost materials and manufacturing
Safe, durable in extreme temperatures, long-lifetime, with high round-trip efficiency
Domestically-sourced production without supply chain constraints
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a strategic and execution-driven Head of Supplier Management to lead supplier relationships across the US, Asia and Europe with a slant towards US manufacturers. This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to scale a technology backed by 40+ years of research in order to shape the electrical grid of tomorrow. This role will be instrumental in building and managing a world-class supplier base that is high quality and low cost and resilient to delivery challenges. This position reports to the Head of Operations. We have a preference for Bay Area candidates but are open to a remote position.
The ideal candidate will have deep experience in US-based supply chains, with a working knowledge of international sourcing, contract negotiation, trade compliance and logistics. A background in ceramics and battery manufacturing is a plus. This position will manage and hire a team within the first year.
Minimum Requirements
10+ years experience in managing teams in Supply Chain and Logistics
Strong familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
Ability to partner with Engineering to qualify new suppliers
Proven success negotiating, cost modeling and supplier management. Assessment of new suppliers a must.
Has hired and built effective teams
Applied experience in working with teams to gain SCM certifications
Financial and strategic acumen
Effective communicator
Ok to travel to suppliers and manage qualification plans as we bring up vendors
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic start-up environment
A good listener with integrity and humility. A champion of our Practices of Safety, Determination, Teamwork, Humility, Joy.
Preferred Requirements
Bachelors degree
APICS/ASCM certification in Planning and Inventory Management
APICS/ASCM certification in Logistics, Transportation and Distribution
FIATA certifications
Benefits
Incentive stock options based on Bay Area comps regardless of location
Medical, vision, and dental insurance and short term disability (100% of employee’s insurance premium and 75% of dependants)
40 hours of paid sick time
Hybrid commute option for Bay Area employees
Unlimited PTO policy
Compensation range: $140K-$230K depending on qualifications, location, and experience
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive community. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing and Supply Chain
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Worksite address
san leandro, CA, 94579, US
Who can apply
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