Panthalassa · 5 days ago
Senior Supply Chain Manager
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $185K/yr
8+ years expPanthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to developing sustainable technologies. The Senior Supply Chain Manager will build and manage a high-performing supplier network, drive make-vs-buy decisions, and ensure continuity in manufacturing as the company scales.
EnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Own the make-versus-buy evaluation and decision process for manufactured assemblies and components
Build and steward relationships with key vendors, suppliers, and contractor partners for manufacturing activities in the Pacific Northwest
Create and maintain a supply chain scaling roadmap that stays aligned with manufacturing ramp plans
Develop business continuity plans for critical materials and components (single points of failure are your enemy)
Evaluate, qualify, and audit suppliers/contract partners, including capability assessments and onsite visits
Serve as the DRI for structured supply chain decisions-making (DACI/BVOA), ensuring clarity, documentation and fast alignment across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and Operations
Qualification
Required
8+ years working in supply chain organizations for manufactured products
3+ years developing roadmaps and driving strategic planning
Demonstrated experience evaluating suppliers, vendors, and contract partners
Experience sourcing raw materials, components, and assemblies for manufactured products
Experience with relevant data systems
Familiar with DACI's, BVOA's, and other structured decision making tools
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Travel to vendors and supplier sites as needed
Comfortable working on-site with the team (engineering, manufacturing, and ops)
Preferred
Balance of experience with outsourcing and insourcing
Familiar with global market trends, import/export regulations, and trade risks
Experience leading a supply chain organization
Strong commercial instincts: negotiating scopes, terms, and relationship agreements without lighting anything on fire
Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed)
Company
Panthalassa
Panthalassa creates clean and cheap energy in the middle of the ocean.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-24Series Unknown
2023-12-31Convertible Note
2022-06-30Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Garth Sheldon-Coulson
Co-Founder & CEO
Ivar Thorson, Ph.D.
COO & Director of Electrical Engineering
Recent News
2025-10-07
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