Sr. Director of Supply Chain Management
Q CELLS USA Corp., Cleveland, OH, United States
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 The Senior Director of Supply Chain Management is a leadership role in the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business of FlexRACK by Qcells.
FlexRACK
is 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. The company also provides engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services and has completed over 3.5 GW of installations in more than 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. They ensure seamless coordination across procurement, planning, and distribution to meet project timelines, control costs, and support business growth. They partner closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to negotiate favorable terms, secure critical materials, and proactively mitigate supply and logistics risks. The role drives 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. They leverage data and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, lead‑time reliability, and supplier performance, driving cost‑saving opportunities and inventory turn improvement. They report regularly to senior leadership with insights and recommendations aligned with the company's long‑term strategic goals. This position reports to the Head of Tracker Operations or another management personnel designated by the CEO and is hybrid, based in Cleveland, OH. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00‑5:00 or 9:00‑6:00 EST, with up to 30% travel. 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 maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials for 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, address discrepancies and initiate 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 validate accurate 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‑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’s degree in supply chain management, business, sustainability, or any relevant field. 10 years of experience in responsible procurement management (strategy and 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) preferred to validate expertise. EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stationary position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sits 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: up to 30% as needed. EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular professional office business setting. Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting). Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite). 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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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 The Senior Director of Supply Chain Management is a leadership role in the rapidly growing commercial solar energy business of FlexRACK by Qcells.
FlexRACK
is 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. The company also provides engineering, geotechnical, pullout testing, field, and layout design services and has completed over 3.5 GW of installations in more than 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. They ensure seamless coordination across procurement, planning, and distribution to meet project timelines, control costs, and support business growth. They partner closely with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to negotiate favorable terms, secure critical materials, and proactively mitigate supply and logistics risks. The role drives 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. They leverage data and analytics to improve forecasting accuracy, lead‑time reliability, and supplier performance, driving cost‑saving opportunities and inventory turn improvement. They report regularly to senior leadership with insights and recommendations aligned with the company's long‑term strategic goals. This position reports to the Head of Tracker Operations or another management personnel designated by the CEO and is hybrid, based in Cleveland, OH. Working hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00‑5:00 or 9:00‑6:00 EST, with up to 30% travel. 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 maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials for 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, address discrepancies and initiate 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 validate accurate 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‑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’s degree in supply chain management, business, sustainability, or any relevant field. 10 years of experience in responsible procurement management (strategy and 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) preferred to validate expertise. EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stationary position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sits 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: up to 30% as needed. EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT
Regular professional office business setting. Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting). Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite). 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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