Solar Procurement Senior Manager

Solar Optimum has been named Panasonic's National Installer of the Year for the THIRD YEAR in a row!

Duties and responsibilities:

SOLAR EXPERIENCE IS A MUST

• Train, mentor, and coordinate Supply Chain personnel
• Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service
• Analyze inventories to determine how to increase inventory turns, reduce waste, or optimize customer service
• Report or liaise for logistics incidents and deviations at the warehouse level.
• Manages Procurement and Shipping and Receiving operations and personnel through the establishment of daily work queue and tracking of daily work completion
• Select and maintain suppliers that provide high quality products and services at best identified cost and lead time status while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Sales, Installation and Finance to determine process improvements
• Carrying out all orders effectively by conducting the smooth functions relating to requisition, receipt, stacking, and dispatch of goods and supplies
• Provide necessary materials, tools, and equipment for construction and installation crews
• Adheres to all workplace safety guidelines, policies, and laws
• Develop, implement, and execute Supply Chain Management policies, procedures, and planning
• Establishes robust inventory practice with material suppliers to provide materials in support of operational schedule and maintain optimum inventory levels to minimize inventory costs
• Develops systems, policies, and procedures to evaluate supplier quotations that utilizes appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and service
• Provide leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, communication, and review of departmental metrics for appropriate action
• Responsible for Inventory accuracy /management, Inventory Cycle Count process and for driving weekly inventory reconciliation activities
• Provides timely and accurate material costs in support of bid and proposal activities

Qualifications:

Candidates not having SOLAR experience will not be hired for this position.

• Must have a valid Class C driver License and a clean driving record (5 yr. minimum)
• Proven experience in Solar Industry is must
• Keen attention to detail
• Thorough understanding of development, implementation, and budget management
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Dropbox, and Fishbowl
• Self-starter, able to work independently with the ability to quickly resolve key issues with little oversight
• Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities
• Exceptional talent in negotiating and networking
• Good problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• 3+ years’ experience in Procurement management
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong supplier relationship
• Great written and verbal communication skills

We offer a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and life insurance coverage

Solar Optimum is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Provided.

All qualifying candidates are welcome to send their resumes to [email protected].