Supply Chain Risk Manager

Role Overview: You will be the Supply Chain Risk Manager at Fluence, responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact the continuity, cost, quality, or delivery performance of the supply chain. Your role involves driving proactive risk governance, developing risk mitigation strategies, leading cross-functional risk assessments, and partnering with various teams to ensure a resilient and compliant supply chain. Key Responsibilities: - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. - 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. Qualification Required: - 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). - Experience: 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. - Skills: 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.,