Senior Director of US Operations & Supply Chain

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At SMA America, we believe in Energy that Changes. Since 1981, we’ve been developing innovative solar technology that simplifies, secures, and enhances the performance of photovoltaic systems — all while pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in clean energy.

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POSTITION OVERVIEW   

The Sr. Director of US Operations will lead and oversee SMA Americ's operations in the United States, with a specific focus on Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Supplier Quality, and supporting the domestic integration strategy. This leadership role is critical to ensure the smooth execution of operations, the timely delivery of products, and the optimization of supplier relationships. 

The Sr. Director will also play a key role in the expansion of SMA’s US footprint, focusing on the integration of manufacturing processes, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving supply chain localization. The role requires a leader who can drive operational excellence, collaborate across functions, and ensure that the US operations align with SMA’s global business strategy. 

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES   

Supply Chain Management: 

• Lead and manage the end-to-end supply chain operations in the US, ensuring timely procurement, inventory management, and logistics. 
• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that increase operational efficiency, reduce costs, and align with the company’s growth objectives. 
• Work closely with global supply chain teams to ensure alignment with international strategies and facilitate cross-border operations. 

Procurement Leadership: 

• Manage the procurement function to ensure cost-effective sourcing of materials and services. 
• Lead vendor negotiations and establish long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with key suppliers. 
• Implement procurement best practices, ensuring the timely acquisition of materials while maintaining quality standards and compliance with legal and environmental regulations. 

Supplier Quality Management: 

• Oversee supplier quality management, ensuring that suppliers meet SMA's standards for product quality, compliance, and reliability. 
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions in collaboration with suppliers to resolve quality issues, minimizing impact on operations. 
• Develop and implement robust supplier evaluation and performance management processes to continuously improve supplier performance.

 Domestic Integration Strategy: 

• Play a key role in supporting SMA’s domestic integration strategy for the US market,driving initiatives for in-country manufacturing and local sourcing.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure that the strategy aligns with SMA's broader goals for US expansion, market competitiveness, and cost efficiency.
• Manage the integration of new suppliers and manufacturing processes into the existing supply chain to support scalability and growth.

Operational Excellence & Process Improvement: 

• Continuously identify and drive improvements to operational processes, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify operational challenges and implement solutions that improve productivity, cost-efficiency, and quality control.
• Develop performance metrics for key operational areas, reporting regularly to leadership on progress toward goals.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Collaborate with sales, service, engineerin