ASCENDING Inc. · 22 hours ago
Supply Chain Manager (Batteries & Inverters)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expASCENDING Inc. is building the power infrastructure that enables the AI era, delivering grid-safe, gigawatt-scale power systems. The Supply Chain Manager for Batteries & Inverters will oversee strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement for critical energy-storage and power-conversion components, ensuring compliance and cost-effective delivery.
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Responsibilities
Own sourcing strategies for battery cells, modules, packs, racks, BMS components, and inverters / power conversion systems (PCS)
Lead supplier selection, RFQs, negotiations, and contract execution
Drive cost reduction through competitive sourcing, multi-sourcing, and TCO analysis
Manage long-lead items and coordinate production capacity with OEMs
Qualify and manage suppliers across performance, quality, cost, and delivery
Ensure compliance with UL, IEC, IEEE, NEC, and battery shipping requirements (UN38.3, MSDS, hazmat)
Lead supplier performance reviews, corrective actions, and risk mitigation plans
Collaborate on demand forecasting, inventory strategy, and safety stock planning
Oversee inbound logistics for domestic and international shipments, including hazmat materials
Monitor material availability, lead times, and supply risks impacting production or deployment
Partner with Engineering on specifications, supplier capabilities, and new technology qualification
Support Operations with production readiness and project delivery
Align with Finance on budgeting, spend analysis, and cost reporting
Support Quality with supplier audits and NCR resolution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
5–10 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement
Experience sourcing industrial, electrical, energy, or power-electronics components
Strong negotiation, contract management, and analytical skills
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and supply chain analytics tools
Preferred
Experience with battery systems, inverters, or energy storage strongly preferred
Company
ASCENDING Inc.
The ASCENDING team commits to delivering scalable and high-available cloud solutions to clients.
11-50 employees
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Funding
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