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Full-Time

Global Supply Chain Manager

Electrical

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Ample

Ample

51-200 employees

Modular battery swapping for electric vehicles

Automotive & Transportation
Energy

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Category
Inventory Management
Procurement & Sourcing
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field of discipline or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years’ 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.
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 cost-effective, being cheaper to build and install than traditional fast-charging stations, and they provide energy at a lower cost than gasoline. The technology is compatible with any EV, allowing for broad customer access, and the stations can be rapidly deployed in urban areas. Ample is also committed to sustainability by using renewable energy sources and ensuring that their battery technology improves over time.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$276.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

33%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with major automotive companies like Stellantis and Mitsubishi Fuso highlight Ample's growing influence and market penetration.
  • The ability to rapidly deploy lightweight charging stations allows Ample to quickly meet new demand and adjust infrastructure as needed.
  • Ample's commitment to sustainability through the use of renewable energy sources positions it favorably in the eco-conscious market.

What critics are saying

  • The EV battery swapping market is still emerging, particularly in the U.S., which could slow adoption and impact growth.
  • Competition from established players in the EV charging space, such as traditional fast-charging networks, could pose a threat.

What makes Ample unique

  • Ample's modular battery swapping technology allows for a full EV charge in under five minutes, significantly faster than traditional charging methods.
  • Their charging stations are 3-10 times cheaper to build and install than conventional fast-charging stations, offering a cost-effective solution.
  • Ample's technology is compatible with any EV, eliminating the need for car manufacturers to redesign their vehicles, which broadens their potential client base.