Supply Chain Manager

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Milpitas, CA, United States

Posted on: 2025-07-29

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.

CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost.

The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.

If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Supply Chain Manager

This is a critical leadership role for the CFS supply chain organization. This role is the main interface with the CFS manufacturing and operations teams and is responsible for ensuring internal customers have the materials, equipment, and physical / software tools that they need when they need them.

This person will lead a small team consisting of individuals supporting inventory, logistics, planning and procurement to meet company objectives. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, optimizing processes and minimizing cost and waste. This person ensures alignment with and supports the broader business by utilizing data to identify trends, improve performance and reduce risk.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

What you'll do:

Manage logistics, inventory, and procurement activities related to supply chain including procurement, contracting, planning, and delivery of hardware and equipment to the worksite

Negotiate and provide oversight for supplier contracts while aligning with CFS headquarter contracts

Create and ensure compliance with all CFS Safety guidelines and policies; correct any unsafe conditions or behaviors while maintaining a clean work environment

Assist with the definition of material control policies and procedures

Ensure compliance with safety and financial requirements

Act as the key interface between engineering, operations and manufacturing and the supply chain organization

Establish and achieve team KPIs

Maintain materials, Material Handling Equipment, and supplies required to meet CFS inventory related functions

Establish ‘pull’ strategy from the procurement and planning organizations to deliver systems and components for construction per the defined Master Schedule

Supervise, evaluate and coach team members

Ensure accuracy of orders and record verified information in CFS ERP system

Ensure compliance with CFS HazMat storage

Supervise inventory, logistics, planning and procurement staff

What we’re looking for:

High School Diploma or equivalent

10+ years experience in supply chain

5+ years experience in materials management in a manufacturing environment

7+ years experience in a management role

Exceptional understanding of inventory and warehouse operations

Experience negotiating contracts and supplier relationship management

Ability to identify process gaps and create solutions for improvements

Understanding of ERP functionality and ERP critical fields

Strong computer skills with GSuite tools

Possess remarkable problem-solving skills with a bias for speed

Learns quickly and adapts to new information and environments

Able to work with minimal supervision to follow through on assignments and meet deadlines

Ability to lead and mentor

Demonstrate organizational skills and accuracy, with the ability to prioritize job functions to meet deadlines and ensure smooth workflow and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Possesses excellent judgment and the ability to make and execute on decisions for the holistic betterment of the company with little oversight

Exhibit strong customer service skills and an entrepreneurial spirit

Effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with exceptionally tight deadlines with frequent interruptions and distractions

Address problems with a positive, creative, collaborative approach, always keeping the customer experience in mind

Have exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to write concise, logical and grammatically correct business correspondence

Have strong relationship building skills, and the ability to interact and work effectively with many levels of personnel and suppliers

Bonus points for:

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience in a start-up or high growth environment

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Perform extended periods of phone or teleconference work

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly

Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

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