Delivery Manager - Supply Chain

Key Responsibilities

• Own supply chain execution for assigned projects from 70% handoff through fulfillment completion.
• Represent Supply Chain in 70%, 90%, and 100% project handoff reviews, proactively identifying risks related to BOM alignment, NPI status, domestic content requirements, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure project delivery plans align with contractual agreements and commercial commitments.
• Serve as the primary supply chain interface for Project Managers and Sales, providing clear visibility into supply status, risks, and mitigation plans.

Planning & System Governance (Anaplan / ERP)

• Ensure new contracted projects are accurately planned, allocated, and maintained in Nextpower’s planning system (Anaplan).
• Validate supply allocation against demand and contractual timelines to ensure feasible delivery plans.
• Support testing, deployment, and adoption of Anaplan enhancements to accelerate planning system transformation.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy of supply chain planning data, including master data, allocations, and data flows across systems.

Supplier & Delivery Performance Management

• Drive supplier On-Time Shipment (OTS) performance to support regional project On-Time Delivery (OTD) targets.
• Monitor and resolve PO vs. SO variances to align supply with demand until project completion.
• Troubleshoot delivery constraints by coordinating closely with Planning, Sourcing, Logistics, and Project Management teams.
• Ensure compliance with agreed logistics terms (Incoterms, shipment timing, routing) and contractual delivery conditions.

Cross-Functional Risk Management & Coordination

• Act as the central coordination point between Engineering, Sourcing, NPI, Planning, Logistics, and Project Operations to ensure supply chain readiness.
• Identify supply risks early (capacity, lead time shifts, NPI readiness, supplier constraints) and drive mitigation strategies.
• Support resolution of escalations impacting delivery timelines or customer commitments.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Build operational excellence by standardizing delivery processes, improving planning accuracy, and reducing delivery variability.
• Drive lean process improvements within project supply chain execution to minimize expedites, disruptions, and inefficiencies.
• Contribute to development of scalable best practices across regions to improve supply chain predictability and service performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8–12+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, or operations within manufacturing or project-based environments
• Proven experience managing end-to-end supply chain execution for complex projects
• Strong expertise in planning systems (Anaplan preferred) and ERP platforms
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; ability to work with large datasets and planning models
• Experience driving supplier performance (OTS) and project delivery metrics (OTD)
• Solid understanding of BOMs, NPI processes, lead times, and supply/demand alignment
• Experience with logistics coordination and contractual delivery terms (e.g., Incoterms)
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills; ability to manage stakeholders and resolve risks
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes, drive operational excellence, and perform in a fast-paced environment