Director, Supply Chain

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to: Chief of Staff

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

About The Company:

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary

NineDot Energy is seeking a motivated Director of Supply Chain to lead our supply chain function. In this role, you will lead the strategy and execution of NineDot’s supply chain, ensuring the efficient flow of materials, equipment, and services to support our business objectives. The position combines high-level strategic planning with practical, tactical execution to deliver business outcomes. You will oversee procurement, logistics, inventory, and supplier relationship management, driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the full supply chain lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to build out the supply chain function at a Carlyle and Manulife backed clean energy developer.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with business goals, balancing cost efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability.
• Lead the integration of procurement, logistics, inventory management, and supplier performance into a cohesive supply chain framework.
• Manage, lead and develop supply chain team members, fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, and results.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships, negotiate favorable contracts, and ensure supplier compliance.
• Track supplier performance with KPIs covering spend analytics, warranty recovery, service levels, and benefit capture.
• Establish and maintain processes, policies, procedures, and metrics that ensure effective supply chain operations and provide appropriate safeguards regarding preparation of work orders, review of invoices, and approvals for payment.
• Create and execute category strategies based on market analysis, future demand, and risk management.
• Oversee transportation, warehousing, and distribution strategies to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods and services.
• Leverage, and optimize the use of, ERP systems (SAP) and digital tools (such as Airtable) to enhance visibility, tracking, and decision-making across the supply chain.
• Partner with project and operations teams to forecast demand, manage inventory, and minimize disruptions.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement cost savings, process improvements, and efficiency initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align on sourcing priorities and supplier strategies.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets, aligning financial goals with organizational targets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Required education and experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain management, procurement, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Supply Management, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven leadership in supply chain strategy, sourcing, vendor relations, and logistics operations.
• Exceptional and proven team leadership and management skills
• Strong financial and analytical skills with demonstrated success in driving cost savings and process improvements.
• Experience implementing and leveraging ERP systems (SAP preferred) to manage supply chain operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work cross-functionally, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in clean energy is strongly preferred

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

At NineDot Energy, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and are the foundation of our success. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, age, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you're passionate about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills.

NineDot Employee benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 5% employer match on your 401k retirement account
• 20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary caregiver within the first year of birth or adoption
• Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend
• 16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year