Supply Chain and Planning Manager (m/w/d)

Gridware exists to enhance and protect the mother of all networks: the electrical grid. The grid touches everything and the consequences can be dire when it fails: wildfires burn, land is destroyed, property is damaged, and lives are lost.

Our team created an advanced sensing system to continuously analyze critical grid behavior. Utilizing high-precision sensor arrays and intelligence, our system identifies and preemptively mitigates faults. The technology has been proven with utilities to bolster safety, enhance reliability, and reduce outages. The demand for power will only increase. We protect the grid of today while we build the grid of tomorrow.

Gridware is privately held and backed by the best climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. We are headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Supply Chain and Planning Manager to oversee and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations. This role is critical in ensuring seamless production, inventory management, and procurement processes within our manufacturing OEM environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in demand planning, supply chain coordination, vendor management, and logistics optimization to drive efficiency and cost savings.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Management

• Develop and execute strategies to streamline supply chain operations and improve efficiency.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and logistics partners to ensure timely delivery of materials as well as supply chain resilience.
• Optimize procurement processes, negotiate contracts, and drive cost reductions.
• Streamline of procurement strategy for key components working closely with Engineering

Production Planning & Inventory Management

• Create and maintain demand forecasts based on sales trends and market analysis.
• Ensure proper inventory control to prevent stock shortages or overstock situations.
• Collaborate with contract Manufacturer to coordinate production scheduling for optimized output.

Logistics & Distribution

• Oversee warehousing, transportation, and distribution to ensure seamless operations.
• Implement strategies to reduce lead times and enhance supply chain agility.
• Analyze logistics processes and recommend improvements to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience in supply chain planning within a manufacturing or OEM environment.
• Strong expertise in ERP systems, demand forecasting, inventory optimization, and procurement strategies.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies is a plus.

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)
• Paid parental leave
• Alternating day off (every other Monday)
• “Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.
• Commuter allowance
• Company-paid training