WIF Manager

About the role

The WIF Innovation & Fabrication Lead at Switch is responsible for supply chain execution for the White Iron Forest program. Key responsibilities include leading end-to-end supply chain planning and execution for WIF materials, monitoring inventory, supplier capacity, lead times, and delivery schedules, identifying risks, and providing clear reporting to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain planning and execution for WIF materials, from sourcing through delivery.
• Build and maintain material plans aligned with engineering releases, fabrication schedules, and construction milestones.
• Maintain inventory, supplier capacity, lead times, and delivery schedules.
• Adjust plans when changing conditions put cost, quality, or schedule commitments at risk.
• Identify risks involving long-lead materials, supply interruptions, quality issues, and component obsolescence.
• Lead mitigation plans and escalate decisions that require senior leadership input.
• Support supplier qualification, onboarding, and performance tracking against quality, safety, and delivery expectations.
• Manage purchase order execution and support supplier agreements in partnership with procurement and legal.
• Serve as the escalation point for WIF supply chain issues and drive resolution.
• Deliver clear KPI reporting on schedule, risk, cost, and supplier performance.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in supply chain, procurement, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting complex infrastructure, construction, or data center programs.
• Proven ownership of high-value materials or equipment from sourcing through delivery.
• Working knowledge of supplier management, inventory planning, logistics, and forecasting.
• Ability to analyze schedules, lead times, and supplier performance to identify risks and recommend action.
• Experience using ERP systems, Excel, and project management tools.
• Ability to provide clear updates and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Preferred: experience with data centers, steel fabrication, or other mission-critical construction programs.

Skills

• Communicate clearly, including decisions, risks, and next steps.
• Follow through and keep commitments visible.
• Stay organized while managing multiple priorities.
• Plan ahead and raise risks before they affect delivery.
• Work across teams without losing ownership of outcomes.
• Focus on solutions and hold yourself and others accountable.
• Consider how your work impacts construction teams, operations, and clients.

Benefits

Switch offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to fit your personal needs, including career stability and growth opportunities in a stable, growing company. Remote applicants must reside in one of our registered states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, LA, MA, MI, MO, NC, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, VA, WA.