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Form Energy is a manufacturing and energy technology company developing long-duration iron-air battery systems for grid-scale energy storage. The company has been recognized by TIME, MIT Technology Review, and Fast Company for innovation in climate tech, and is scaling production at its West Virginia manufacturing facility while expanding its team.
You will serve as the primary program owner for one or more assigned hardware component suppliers, acting as the key liaison between Form's Global Supply Management team and suppliers. This is an end-to-end operations role spanning forecast management, capacity planning, data quality, and cross-functional coordination.
Key responsibilities include:
- Own complete program execution for assigned supplier accounts through both new product introduction (NPI) and sustaining phases
- Serve as Form's primary operational contact for suppliers; coordinate across all parts and commodities sourced from each account
- Partner with Global Supply Managers to align commodity sourcing strategies with supplier execution plans and capacity commitments
- Manage supplier forecast submissions, order status, and capacity reviews; drive adherence to forecast and commitment cadences
- Ensure supplier-level data quality and process compliance, including lead times, order status, forecast accuracy, and Clear-To-Build (CTB) reporting
- Lead regular supplier program forums, status reviews, and executive summaries with internal and supplier leadership
- Coordinate supplier business reviews (SBRs) and performance assessments; track and escalate supplier risks, shortages, and recovery plans
- Partner with Engineering and Quality on first article, change management (ECOs), and corrective actions
- Coordinate inbound logistics, expedites, and delivery performance
- Onboard and train suppliers on Form's data systems, quality reporting, forecast processes, and program requirements
- Drive resolution of cross-commodity supplier issues spanning multiple internal owners
This role requires up to 50% travel to supplier sites. Relocation assistance is available.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field, with 1–3 years of experience in supply chain operations, supplier management, or manufacturing; OR recent college graduate with internship experience in a manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated commitment to becoming a supply chain professional (coursework, APICS/ASCM or similar certification, relevant projects, or hands-on supply chain experience)
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with multiple internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to travel up to 50% to supplier sites
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to translate between internal teams and supplier planning organizations
- Experience with hardware supply chain operations, including forecast management, capacity planning, and supplier performance tracking
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel or equivalent data tools
PREFERRED:
- Master's degree
- Exposure to supplier operations, material planning, or manufacturing of mechanical, plastic, metal, or electromechanical components
- Familiarity with capacity planning and forecast/response-to-forecast processes
- Experience coordinating across commodity managers and engineering in a matrixed organization
- Comfort working with overseas suppliers across time zones; additional languages a plus
