Supply Chain Risk Manager

The Supply Chain Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact the continuity, cost, quality, or delivery performance of the supply chain. This role drives proactive risk governance, develops risk mitigation strategies, leads cross-functional risk assessments, and partners with suppliers, procurement, operations, logistics, and quality teams to ensure a resilient and compliant supply chain.

1. Risk Identification Assessment

• Conduct end-to-end supply chain risk assessments covering suppliers, logistics, materials, compliance, geopolitical factors, and market dynamics.
• Maintain a comprehensive risk register with clear classification (operational, financial, strategic, compliance, ESG, etc.).
• Evaluate supplier financial stability, capacity risks, regulatory exposure, and business continuity capabilities.
• Perform scenario planning, stress testing, and impact analysis.

2. Risk Mitigation Continuity Planning

• Develop and implement mitigation strategies such as dual-sourcing, safety stock optimization, alternate suppliers, and logistics contingencies.
• Lead creation and execution of Supplier Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
• Partner with procurement and category managers to embed risk controls in supplier selection and contracting.

3. Monitoring Reporting

• Build dashboards and KPIs for continuous monitoring of supply chain vulnerabilities and performance.
• Track risks using tools such as Supplier Risk Ratings, Heat Maps, and Early Warning Indicators.
• Report risk exposure, trends, and mitigation progress to leadership and key stakeholders.

4. Compliance Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (ESG, cybersecurity, quality, export controls, etc.).
• Lead supply chain audits, supplier assessments, and risk governance reviews.
• Develop risk policies, procedures, and training materials for cross-functional teams.

5. Supplier Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with suppliers to improve risk maturity, resilience, and transparency.
• Partner with procurement, quality, logistics, manufacturing, finance, sustainability, and legal teams.
• Lead risk response during supply disruptions, shortages, or crisis situations.

Education

• Bachelor s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or related field.
• Master s degree or certification preferred (e.g., CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Six Sigma, CIPS).

• 5-10 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, supplier management, risk management, or operations.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments and leading mitigation projects.
• Experience with global supply chains, manufacturing environments, or high-risk categories is a plus.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in risk frameworks and tools (FMEA, SCRM frameworks, heat maps, BCP).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with data analytics, ERP systems, Power BI/Tableau, and supplier risk tools.
• Ability to manage crises, make quick decisions, and drive cross-functional alignment.

• Strategic Thinking
• Risk Awareness Vigilance
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Collaboration Influence
• Adaptability Crisis Response
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.