Senior Director, Materials

Requisition ID # 161549 

Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain 

Job Level: Senior Director

Business Unit: Engineering, Planning & Strategy

Work Type: Hybrid

Job Location: Oakland

 

 

Position Summary

 

The Senior Director, Materials role will oversee PG&E’s Inventory and Supply Chain Management activities with heavy emphasis on Internal Client Support, Demand and Supply Planning, Inventory Forecasting and Management, Replenishment Planning, Materials Delivery Coordination, Supply & Operations Planning process, Investment Recovery, Vendor’s Fulfillment and others Supply Chain Improvement and Performance Management activities. Responsibilities include leading and championing a zero-incident safety environment and leading various process improvement projects and deliverables in support of PG&E’s goals and objectives.

 

This position is hybrid, working from your remote office and the Oakland Headquarter office based on business needs.

 

 

Reporting Relationship

 

The Senior Director, Materials will report to the Senior Vice President, Enterprise Service Delivery.

 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

• Drives initiatives for network optimization, coordinating cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels across the supply chain, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Champions the development and execution of an integrated business plan that aligns with Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP) processes, ensuring seamless coordination between demand forecasting, inventory management, and procurement activities.
• Manages, develops and integrates Supplier Quality Management Strategies: leads the execution of comprehensive supplier quality management frameworks to ensure the reliability and performance of materials, driving continuous improvement and fostering strong supplier partnerships.
• Fosters collaboration among various functions within the team and greater enterprise, including Operations, Procurement, Logistics, to ensure a cohesive approach to materials management that supports overall business objectives.
• Establishes and maintains effective partnerships with LOBs aimed at identifying and understanding the needs of the business and obtains their feedback on the quality and costs of such services.
• Develops and executes short- and long-term plans within the resource requirements and budget to meet department goals and objectives including cost savings, customer service, employee engagement, supplier diversity, green procurement and safety.
• Develops and implements policies, procedures, and standards to promote cost-effective performance of all planning, management, and operating activities.
• Directs staff to accomplish results through effective recruitment and selection, training and development, promotion of safety practices, performance management and coaching, and rewards and recognition.

 

 

Leadership Qualities

 

PG&E expects its leaders to conduct themselves with the highest ethics and integrity and to embody specific leadership qualities.