Head of Supply Chain @ Clēnera

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Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. In its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers, S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Head of Supply Chain is responsible for building and leading Clēnera’s end-to-end global supply chain strategy and operations to enable project delivery, cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and business growth. You will define the supply chain vision, establishes governance and operating mechanisms, and leads the delivery of measurable outcomes across cost, schedule, quality, and safety. The Head of Supply Chain is a strategic, hands-on leader who can influence at the executive level and drive results through cross-functional collaboration.

This role will be based in our Boise, Idaho headquarters.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Define and lead the global supply chain strategy across planning, sourcing, logistics, inventory, and fulfillment, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and project portfolios.
Establish and manage integrated planning processes to balance demand and supply for long-lead renewable energy components, optimize capacity, and maintain schedule adherence for multi-site projects.
Develop and execute sourcing and contracting strategies for complex, custom equipment and critical materials. Negotiate high-value agreements in collaboration with Legal team.
Build and maintain strategic supplier relationships, driving performance through scorecards, QBRs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Own global logistics and fulfillment strategy, including ocean freight, port operations, and inland transportation for oversized renewable energy components. Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and safe delivery to project sites.
Implement risk management frameworks, including mitigation plans for tariff changes, geopolitical risks, raw material shortages, and capacity constraints in the renewable supply chain.
Drive financial accountability for total cost of ownership, cost savings, and working capital optimization.
Champion digital enablement and data integrity, ensuring ERP/MRP systems, planning tools, and analytics deliver visibility and automation across the supply chain.
Utilize a collaborative, cross-functional approach to identify/anticipate opportunities, risks, projections and propose potential solutions to influence results in alignment with business needs.
Execute departmental objectives in alignment with Clenera’s strategic plan and corporate KPIs. Communicate effectively with executive leadership, presenting complex proposals, trade-offs, and strategic recommendations to influence decisions.
Establish governance and performance frameworks, including supplier scorecards, KPI dashboards, and quarterly business reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and market intelligence, translating insights into actionable strategies and supplier roadmaps.
Lead and develop a high-performing team that fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence as well as collaboration cross-functionally with other departments. Hire, train, and develop team members as well as managing the department’s budget.
Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, supply chain management, information technology, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience:
- Minimum of 12 years of supply chain management or related, transferable experience.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in the renewable industry and/or in a global supply chain management capacity.
Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
Skills/Attributes:
- Proven track record of negotiating complex, custom, high-value contracts with global vendors.
- Strong knowledge in the market and/or product within the macro-environment, and ability to use those market trends to drive business goals and decisions.
- Ability to create complex reports, dashboards using Excel tools and create visuals and presentations of complex proposals to guide and support business decisions.
- Proven ability to build, navigate, and manage complex interpersonal relationships and conflicts, fostering collaborative relationships internally and externally.
- Proficient in persuading others and gaining buy-in through compelling arguments and strategic communication for complex subjects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead highly effective teams, both internally and externally, in alignment to strategy and KPIs.
- Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.

BENEFITS

Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
Hybrid Work Environment
HSA and FSA Plans Available
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
Incentive Pay Plans

*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.

At Clēnera, LLC, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.

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