Full-Time

Supply Chain Manager

Electrical

Updated on 2/3/2025

Ample

Ample

201-500 employees

Modular battery swapping for electric vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Inventory Management
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

You match the following Ample's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field of discipline or equivalent experience
  • 2-4 years of industry experience in direct material sourcing, purchasing, inventory management or material planning in a manufacturing and/or Engineering/R&D and/or New Product Introduction (NPI) environment
  • Demonstrated skills in supplier operational and relationship management
  • Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and MS Excel, including ability to maintain and enhance reports to deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage, run-out reports and other analyses at product or sub-assembly level
  • Self-starter with the ability to manage end-to-end purchasing cycle, including generating requisitions, Purchase Order (PO) creation, PO follow-up, goods reception, and final payment
  • Ability to navigate a dynamic environment of rolling / changing priorities and challenges
Responsibilities
  • Focus on sourcing PCBAs, connectors, accessories and other electrical components, systems, and hardware
  • Manage quick turn R&D builds by sourcing key components and coordinating on time delivery to meet our timelines
  • Develop strategy for scaled/ production supply chain for the components and assemblies in your deck.
  • Execute purchase requisitions to place Purchase Orders as and when needed and manage purchase orders through invoicing and delivery.
  • Maintain accurate open Purchase Order lines with the inbound quantities and due dates from vendors, act as primary interface for resolution on blockers or delays.
  • Escalate issues to leadership, commercial or technical partners when required (sourcing team, accounts payable, quality, engineering, etc.)
  • Support onboarding and training of new suppliers to ensure operational excellence and compliance with Ample’s processes & policies.
  • Track costing across Ample’s major systems and subsystems to identify and implement cost reduction solutions.

Ample offers a modular battery swapping service for electric vehicles (EVs), enabling a full charge in under five minutes. Their charging stations are cheaper to build and install than traditional fast-charging stations, providing energy at a lower cost than gasoline. The technology is compatible with all EVs, allowing for quick deployment without the need for construction. Ample also focuses on sustainability by using renewable energy sources and ensures that their modular batteries improve over time.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$307.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Ample secured $25 million from Mitsubishi for expansion and sustainability initiatives.
  • Partnership with Stellantis integrates battery swap capabilities into major automotive brands.
  • Rapid deployment of lightweight stations allows quick adaptation to new demand.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Chinese companies like NIO with faster swapping times.
  • Challenge of gaining traction in the US market for battery swapping.
  • Dependency on partnerships with large automotive companies like Stellantis.

What makes Ample unique

  • Ample offers modular battery swapping, charging EVs in under five minutes.
  • Their stations are 3-10 times cheaper to build than conventional fast-charging stations.
  • Ample's technology is compatible with any EV, broadening their potential client base.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Benefits

Remote Work Options