Director, Supply Chain

Company Description

Palmetto is a leading clean tech company on a mission to accelerate the transition to a clean energy future. With a belief that consumers can have it all we are an uncompromising energy company that makes coming clean a no brainer. Our award-winning technology platform empowers homeowners businesses and entrepreneurs to adopt renewable energy through simple scalable and innovative solutions. Operating at the intersection of B2B and D2C we offer software financial products and services that drive real environmental impactwithout compromising value. We deliver end-to-end solutions for whole home electrification that put clean energy within reach for all.

Our employees are our most valuable resource. We foster a promote-from-within culture that prioritizes talent development career growth and purpose-driven work. Palmetto offers a comprehensive benefits packageincluding unlimited PTO medical dental and vision coverage paid parental leave retirement plans and moreso you can have it all both personally and professionally. Palmetto prioritizes people planet and profitbacked by a culture that values collaboration impact and balance. Join us in building a brighter cleaner world.

Location

This role will be based in Charlotte NC

Summary of Role

As the Director of Supply Chain you will join the Asset Management & Services team at Palmetto playing a pivotal role in shaping and executing our end-to-end supply chain the postOne Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) residential solar landscape supply chain management has become more criticaland more complexthan ever before. You will lead the design and operational execution of Palmettos supply chain strategy in close collaboration with cross-functional teammates distributors OEMs EPCs and external advisors.

This role is both strategic and hands-on you will guide key initiatives spanning Safe Harbor domestic content FEOC compliance long-term supply agreements and AVL governance ensuring Palmettos solar asset platform is optimized for reliability cost efficiency and compliance. As a foundational leader youll help build the infrastructure and partnerships that will define the next generation of Palmettos supply chain capabilities.

Strategic & Tactical

• Lead end-to-end Safe Harbor planning procurement and allocation to maximize project eligibility and tax credit capture.
• Direct national inventory strategy warehousing and fulfillment operations.
• Negotiate strategic supplier agreements and manage relationships to secure competitive pricing and reliable supply.
• Align supply forecasts with sales finance and operations to ensure supply continuity and minimize overstock.
• Ensure adherence to import/export rules FEOC and Domestic Content compliance and full traceability of sourced components.
• Maintain and enforce AVL standards for modules inverters racking and batteries ensuring quality compliance and performance.
• Build long-term distributor EPC and OEM relationships to secure capacity co-develop solutions and reduce supply risk; proactively communicate changing requirements from partners to Palmetto and from Palmetto to partners.
• Seamlessly communicate requirements between a number of disparate stakeholders including engineers operations teammates OEMs leaders and investors.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Engineering or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 8 years in supply chain procurement and/or operations with at least 3 years in a leadership role within solar renewables or adjacent energy sectors.
• Deep understanding of residential solar hardware (modules inverters racking batteries) third-party ownership (TPO) business models IRA-related tax credit programs (ITC adders transferability) Safe Harbor provisions and FEOC / domestic content requirements.
• Proven ability to develop supplier strategies negotiate long-term agreements and manage AVL qualification processes.
• Demonstrated success in inventory management demand planning and logistics optimization across distributed installation networks.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite SAP) demand planning software and supply chain analytics platforms.
• Strong cross-functional leadership skills with the ability to align supply chain strategy with finance operations and product; excellent communication presentation and relationship management skills across internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire high performing teams in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
• Strong people leadership and organizational development skills with experience coaching managers and emerging leaders.
• Experience working at an early stage startup is preferred.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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