⚡ Job Title: Supply Chain Manager
💼 Industry: Battery Materials / Energy Storage
🌎 Location: Bay Area, CA
💰 Salary: Competitive, DOE
⚡ Company Overview:
A cutting-edge battery technology company we're partnered with is developing next-generation lithium-ion battery systems that are pushing the boundaries of energy storage performance. Their advanced electrolyte formulations are enabling safer, higher-performance batteries for critical applications across automotive, aerospace, and energy storage markets.
⚡ Position Summary:
They’re hiring a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to design, build, and own the full supply chain for our growing operation. You’ll manage day-to-day logistics and procurement while creating the systems, processes, and vendor partnerships needed for rapid scale. This role blends tactical execution with strategic planning - shaping supplier strategy, inventory control, inbound/outbound logistics, and the tools that will support commercialization.
⚡ Key Responsibilities:
• Lead procurement of raw materials, specialty chemicals, equipment, and manufacturing supplies; ensure cost-effective, reliable sourcing.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, including freight, carrier selection, customs, and international shipments.
• Support production planning and scheduling to align supply with R&D and manufacturing needs.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems, incoming quality checks, and accurate shipment/receipt records.
• Manage supplier relationships: track orders, negotiate contracts, resolve quality or delivery issues and mitigate supply interruptions.
• Introduce and optimize digital tools (ERP/SCM) and KPIs to measure and improve supply chain performance.
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce lead times, lower cost, and increase supply resilience during scale-up.
⚡ Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years’ experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations - ideally in advanced materials, chemicals, manufacturing, or energy storage.
• Demonstrated experience with procurement, vendor management, and inbound/outbound logistics.
• Familiarity implementing or working with ERP / supply chain management software and digital inventory systems.
• Strong organizational skills; comfortable managing tactical daily operations and long-term process design.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field; advanced degree a plus.
⚡ Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive base salary (DOE) + meaningful equity.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible PTO and parental leave policy.
