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Vice President, Supply Chain Center of Excellence

Fluence

Houston, Texas, United States

Hybrid

Energy Storage

20067 days ago

$0 - $0

About Fluence

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future.

About the Role

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for driving operational excellence in a global supply chain? At Fluence Energy, we’re on a mission to revolutionize energy storage, and we’re looking for a Vice President of Supply Chain Center of Excellence to lead our global efforts in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), advanced planning, LEAN practices, quality management, and Supply Chain Services.

Responsibilities

  • Drive a robust S&OP process, ensuring seamless alignment between demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory management.
  • Collaborate with global and regional leaders to implement SAP-driven production scheduling and inventory planning, supporting business objectives.
  • Standardize S&OP practices across regions to foster collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
  • Develop and oversee global practices for demand, supply, and inventory planning to maximize efficiency and consistency.
  • Use SAP ERP to create integrated, data-driven planning processes that support balanced demand and supply operations worldwide.
  • Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize resources, reduce costs, and enhance service levels.
  • Champion LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies, driving process improvements to cut waste, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiencies.
  • Build a culture of continuous improvement through standardized work practices, visual management systems, and global KPIs.
  • Establish quality management processes that ensure consistency, reliability, and customer satisfaction across global supply chain operations.
  • Develop global quality standards and conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols.
  • Drive corrective and preventive actions to address risks, uphold compliance, and meet quality objectives.
  • Leverage SAP ERP to streamline forecasting, planning, and quality management across operations, ensuring data accuracy and transparency.
  • Define and monitor global KPIs to evaluate S&OP, planning, LEAN, quality, and SAP ERP performance, aligning metrics with corporate objectives.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a global team focused on collaboration, accountability, and operational excellence.

Requirements

  • analytical skills
  • organizational skills
  • strategic skills
  • leadership skills
  • communication skills
  • collaboration skills

Benefits