Sr. Director of Supply Chain Management
Qcells
Highland Hills, OH
Description
Title:Senior Director of Supply Chain Management
Department: FLEXRACK Center
Location:Cleveland, OH
Supervisor: Head of Tracker Operations
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent; Full-Time
Work Status:Hybrid
SENIOR DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
This is your chance to join the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business.
FLEXRACK by Qcellsis an integrated solar company that offers custom-designed, fixed tilt ground mount and single-axis solar tracking systems in the commercial and utility-scale solar mounting industries.FLEXRACK by Qcells also offers full services, including engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services to address the actual site conditions of a project site. FLEXRACK by Qcells has completed over 3.5 GW of solar racking installations in over 40 U.S. states, 9 Canadian provinces and across the globe.
SUMMARY
The Senior Director of Supply Chain Management is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations, with a strong emphasis on strategic sourcing, logistics, material flow, and vendor management to support utility-scale solar and racking system projects. This leadership role ensures seamless coordination across procurement, planning, and distribution functions to meet project timelines, control costs, and support business growth.The Senior Director partners closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to negotiate favorable terms, secure critical materials, and proactively mitigate supply and logistics risks. They drive the development and implementation of scalable supply chain strategies that support operational excellence, cost-efficiency, and product availability across FlexRack’s global and domestic operations.This role is also responsible for leveraging data and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, lead time reliability, and supplier performance. Through detailed financial analysis and KPI tracking, the Senior Director identifies cost-saving opportunities, improves inventory turns, and supports overall margin enhancement. They report regularly to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations that align supply chain operations with the company’s long-term strategic goals.
This position reports to the Head of Tracker Operations, or another management personnel that the CEOof the Company may designate. This positionhybridand is basedout ofCleveland, OH and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm EST.This position is expected to travel up to 30%.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all Supply Chain Management and Purchasing functions, including direct and indirect procurement.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that maintainoptimal inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials to support current and future production needs.
- Oversee the planning and implementation of purchasing operations, including vendor selection, contract negotiation, and supplier performance management.
- Establish and enforce sourcing procedures and best practices, ensuring alignment with company policies and compliance standards.
- Monitor inventory levels against production schedules, addressingdiscrepancies and initiating corrective actions to maintain material flow.
- Identify and resolve inefficiencies within the supply chain, implementing long-term corrective measures to optimize operations.
- Manage cost efficiency while meeting production and delivery requirements.
- Oversee accurate inventory adjustments for scrapped, replaced, or displaced materials.
- Ensure complete and clear data is available for all prospective and active purchase orders.
- Collaborate with the Engineering team to validate and update bills of materials, ensuring accuracy across all departments.
- Communicate proactively with Production Management regarding potential delays or material shortages that may impact production schedules.
- Implement and maintain procedures that validateaccurate receipt of purchased materials and alignment with purchase orders.
- Maintain organized documentation to support purchasing activities and facilitate quick access to key information.
- Ensure the Purchasing team provides up-to-date Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in accordance with company safety policies.
- Promote continuous learning and training within the supply chain team to stay current with industry best practices and technologies.
- Cultivate strong, productive relationships with vendors while staying informed on market trends that may affect material supply and demand.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to the Purchasing team to drive performance and accountability.
- Review and refine procurement practices to align with best-in-class inventory and sourcing standards.
- Ensure accurate, consistent data management within supply chain systems, including vendor records, order quantities, and inventory levels.
- Cross-train team members to ensure operational continuity and resilience across all supply chain and purchasing functions.
- Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment,is an essential job duty requirement for this position
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’sdegreein supplychainmanagement, business, sustainabilityorany relevant field
- 10 years of experience in responsible procurement management (strategy as well as execution)
- Expertise in logistics, procurement, and ERP systems (e.g., SAP), alongside strong strategic, analytical, and cross-functional team management skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Certifications: APICS (CSCP, CLTD), CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt) certifications are preferred to validateexpertise
EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Stationary Position: frequentlyremains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
- Hearing and Speech:frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
- Travel: upto30%asneeded
EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regular professional, officebusinesssetting
- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Cleveland, OH. The pay is only displayed for Cleveland, OH is $170,000 - $200,000 base salary per year.
The above-listed salary range is required by the Cleveland Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Cleveland, OH. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
FLEXRACK by Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, FLEXRACK by Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations at
hr-usa@qcells.com
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