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ZOLA iNTELLIGENCE · 1 day ago

Vice President of Supply Chain

San Mateo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$150K/yr - $180K/yr

10+ years exp

ZOLA iNTELLIGENCE (ZOLAi) is an AI technology platform focused on embedding intelligence into energy, connectivity, and financial services infrastructure across the Global South. They are seeking a Vice President of Supply Chain to lead and develop their supply chain management, focusing on procurement, logistics, and strategy to support global production facilities and planned expansions.

Electrical DistributionEnergyRenewable Energy

Hiring Manager

E Johnson

Responsibilities

Develop the 3-year Supply Chain strategy aligned to the overall company strategy, including product roadmap alignment as part of the Product Steering Committee

Lead end-to-end supply chain operations, including procurement, supply planning, supplier analysis, negotiating, contracting, supplier performance management, and total cost of ownership optimization

Oversee order fulfillment, S&OP, sourcing, quality engineering, NPI, logistics, inventory management, cost reductions, and contract manufacturer (CM) management

Manage global logistics operations, including 3PLs, freight forwarders, sea and land transportation, insurance, compliance, and risk exposure

Build and scale the supply chain organization, including budgeting, recruiting, goal-setting (OKRs), coaching/mentoring, and performance management

Design and implement scalable ERP/data systems, tools, and SOPs to improve visibility, efficiency, and cost control across the supply chain

Conduct ongoing supplier market assessments and drive supplier strategy across batteries, inverters, PCBAs, and other high-tech manufacturing categories

Develop and manage the annual supply chain budget, ensuring alignment with operational and financial targets

Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring continuity, resilience, and operational scalability

Qualification

Supply Chain ManagementProcurementERP SystemsNPI ExperienceLean PracticesSix SigmaAI AnalyticsGlobal Supply ChainAnalytical SkillsPeople DevelopmentLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

Required

10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, of which 5+ years is in a management/leadership role

Deep supply chain expertise in procurement, quality, sourcing, and outsourcing strategies across batteries, inverters, PCBAs, and other high-tech manufacturing processes and technologies

Knowledge and experience in implementing ERP or supply chain management systems

Knowledge of global supply chain management, particularly in low-cost geographies including Asia

Knowledge of Lean and Six-sigma practices

Travel is required

Preferred

Strong NPI experience a plus, including deep working relationship with PM and Engineering

MBA/MS in Engineering Management is a plus

Benefits

Competitive Package, High Ownership

Company

ZOLA iNTELLIGENCE

ZOLAi embeds Intelligence into the World’s Most Inefficient Infrastructure by Transforming Energy, Finance, and Connectivity in Emerging Markets — and Delivering Energy Equality for All.

Founded in 2011

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NLD

51-200 employees