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SMA America · 5 months ago

Senior Director of US Operations & Supply Chain

Rocklin California - Hybrid

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

10+ years exp

SMA America is a leader in innovative solar technology, focused on transforming energy and empowering people. They are seeking a Senior Director of US Operations to oversee supply chain management, procurement, and supplier quality, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with global strategies.

Renewable EnergySolar

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the end-to-end supply chain operations in the US, ensuring timely procurement, inventory management, and logistics

Develop and implement supply chain strategies that increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and align with the company’s growth objectives

Work closely with global supply chain teams to ensure alignment with international strategies and facilitate cross-border operations

Manage the procurement function to ensure cost-effective sourcing of materials and services

Lead vendor negotiations and establish long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with key suppliers

Implement procurement best practices, ensuring the timely acquisition of materials while maintaining quality standards and compliance with legal and environmental regulations

Oversee supplier quality management, ensuring that suppliers meet SMA's standards for product quality, compliance, and reliability

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions in collaboration with suppliers to resolve quality issues, minimizing impact on operations

Develop and implement robust supplier evaluation and performance management processes to continuously improve supplier performance

Play a key role in supporting SMA’s domestic integration strategy for the US market, driving initiatives for in-country manufacturing and local sourcing

Coordinate with internal teams to ensure that the strategy aligns with SMA's broader goals for US expansion, market competitiveness, and cost efficiency

Manage the integration of new suppliers and manufacturing processes into the existing supply chain to support scalability and growth

Continuously identify and drive improvements to operational processes, ensuring smooth and efficient operations

Work closely with senior leadership to identify operational challenges and implement solutions that improve productivity, cost-efficiency, and quality control

Develop performance metrics for key operational areas, reporting regularly to leadership on progress toward goals

Collaborate with sales, service, engineering, and finance teams to align operations with market needs and financial goals

Lead cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives, particularly those focused on supply chain and integration

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of operations managers, procurement specialists, and quality control experts

Foster a collaborative and results-oriented culture, encouraging innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

Ensure that the team is equipped with the skills and resources needed to meet performance objectives

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProcurement LeadershipSupplier Quality ManagementOperational ExcellenceCross-Functional CollaborationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingMicrosoft Office SuiteEnglish ProficiencyGerman LanguageSpanish Language

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in operations leadership, with at least 5 years overseeing supply chain, procurement, and supplier quality in a manufacturing or technology-driven environment

Ability to translate overall strategy into strategic objectives for the respective areas of responsibility

Acts as the ambassador for change

Holds themselves accountable to outcomes and results

Works collaboratively within peer group, and across other business areas

Driven by a strong customer centric and solution-oriented mindset

Experience managing all relevant cost structure within the respective area of responsibility

Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively

Ability to work well independently and as a member of a regional/global team

Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects/tasks