Supply Chain Program Manager

Supply Chain Program Manager

SPAN develops innovative technologies that support an electrified future and give homeowners unprecedented levels of control over their home energy usage.

The SPAN Panel—our flagship product—is a “smart” replacement for the 100-year-old electrical panel found in most homes, allowing for circuit-level monitoring and control from any iOS or Android device. When combined with solar and battery storage, our panel offers the best home backup solution available on the market.

SPAN Drive—our newest accessory—is the fastest universal EV charger currently available and a monumental achievement in the residential tech space.

The Role

 SPAN is seeking a Supply Chain Program Manager to join the Supply Chain/Materials Operations team.  The supply chain / material management team plays a key role in the entire life cycle of materials for all products.  The team maintains accountability of production material readiness and manages global inventory.  The team also manages the supply/demand planning for all products.  The Supply Chain Program Manager (SCPM):  will procure, plan and manage raw materials for mass production environment at contract manufacturer.

Responsibilities

- Drive material and supply chain readiness for all and sustaining products.

- Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and implement necessary BOM changes.

- Conduct BOM risk analysis and determine supply continuity strategy.

- Communicate material forecasts to CM/Suppliers/Vendor based on CM production targets

- Identify and communicate supply chain risks and mitigation plans to cross-functional teams.

- Identify and drive cost improvement opportunities in new designs and throughout the product life cycle.

- Manage CM/Suppliers/Vendor engagements to ensure supply continuity and material readiness from proto into production.  

- Manage E&O, PPV, Risk Buys, last time buys and strategic buffers.

- Manage spending against budgets and collaborate with Finance to provide financial forecasts.

- Drive supply chain initiatives and process improvements to help the team grow in scalability.

- Coordinate resolution of technical issues in production w/appropriate cross function (quality, mfg test, SCPM, etc.)

SCPM Deliverables:

- Material strategy for PCBA’s / sub-assembly level builds.

- Weekly Clear-To-Build report for all scheduled CM builds.

- Execution of PO’s for E&O, PPV, Risk Buys, LTB’s and strategic buffers.

- Sub-assembly level material risks and mitigation plans.

- BOM risk analysis for PCBA’s / sub-assemblies.

- COGs reports for PCBA’s / sub-assemblies.

- Cross-Functional communication of material risks and mitigation plans.

- Supply chain cost input to budgets and forecasts.

- Monthly financial updates for PO accruals, budget and spend forecasts.

Life at SPAN  

SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. 

Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges. 

Our CEO, Arch Rao⁠—former head of the Tesla Powerwall team⁠—fosters an energetic and collaborative environment, with a strong emphasis on maintaining work-life-balance across the organization.

We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.

The Perks:

⚡ Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company

⚡ Comprehensive benefits (including medical; dental, vision, life and disability insurance)

⚡ Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit

⚡ Strong focus on team building and company culture (events, meet-ups, clubs)

⚡ Flexible hours and unlimited PTO

Our Mission & Values:

At SPAN, we believe that powering your home with clean energy should be a simple and delightful experience that is at its essence human-centered and technology-forward.

Our core values include:

• Making home energy more accessible, intuitive, and convenient.
• Enabling homes and vehicles to be powered by the sun.
• Building resilient homes with reliable power.
• All-electric everything.
• A more flexible & distributed grid.

Interested in joining our team? Submit an application today and we’ll be in touch with next steps!