Manager, Supply Chain Systems

About the role

Fluence is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. The Senior Manager, Supply Chain Systems & Process Excellence is responsible for leading the systems, process, governance, and continuous improvement function across the global supply chain organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Supply Chain Systems & Process Excellence team supporting Procurement Operations, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Order Fulfillment.
• Serve as the primary business owner for supply chain processes within SAP and related planning systems.
• Define and maintain the supply chain systems roadmap in alignment with business growth objectives.
• Partner with IT, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure enterprise process integration.
• Act as the primary escalation point for supply chain system and process issues.
• Establish, document, and govern end-to-end supply chain business processes.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process maps, RACI structures, and operating procedures across all supply chain functions.
• Drive process standardization across regions, manufacturing sites, and contract manufacturing partners.
• Lead process audits and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to company standards.
• Identify process inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own supply chain business requirements for SAP S/4HANA and supporting planning systems.
• Drive ERP process optimization, automation, and workflow improvements.
• Lead implementation and enhancement projects supporting planning, procurement, inventory, scheduling, and logistics functions.
• Ensure transactional discipline and data consistency across supply chain processes.
• Evaluate and deploy new digital capabilities that improve supply chain visibility, efficiency, and decision-making.
• Establish governance for supply chain master data, including material masters, bills of material, routings, planning parameters, lead times, supplier master data, and inventory attributes.
• Drive data quality initiatives and corrective action plans.
• Develop controls to ensure master data accuracy and ongoing maintenance.
• Own the supply chain performance management framework.
• Develop executive dashboards and operational reporting utilizing SAP, Power BI, and related platforms.
• Define KPI standards, calculation methodologies, targets, and reporting cadence.
• Deliver actionable insights supporting operational and executive decision-making.
• Improve organizational visibility to demand, supply, inventory, customer delivery performance, and supplier execution.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives across supply chain functions.
• Drive automation opportunities that reduce manual effort and transactional complexity.
• Facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action programs for systemic performance issues.
• Establish a culture of process discipline, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Support the development of scalable systems and processes for global Battery Energy Storage System operations.
• Enable effective planning and execution across battery systems, electrical equipment, thermal management systems, enclosures, and balance-of-system components.
• Support new product introductions, new manufacturing locations, contract manufacturer onboarding, and business expansion initiatives.
• Ensure systems and processes can support rapid growth while maintaining control and visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Information Systems, Operations Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in supply chain systems, business process management, supply chain operations, ERP governance, or process excellence.
• Strong experience with SAP, SAP S/4HANA, or equivalent ERP systems.
• Experience supporting planning, procurement, inventory, scheduling, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvement and system implementation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of supply chain planning concepts including MRP, inventory management, forecasting, master scheduling, and fulfillment.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects and business transformations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, electronics, automotive, or engineered products industries.
• Experience with Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar analytics platforms.
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP), Lean Six Sigma certification, or PMP certification.
• Experience with supply chain control towers, advanced planning systems, or digital transformation programs.
• Experience supporting global operations and multi-region supply chain organizations.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

We believe every voice matters, and we encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

We are committed to creating the impossible, pushing boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

We are all in for growth, and our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.