Job Details

Role: Supply Chain Manager

💼 Industry: Energy Storage / Advanced Materials / Clean Energy

🌎 Location: Alameda, San Francisco

💰 Compensation: Competitive base + equity + benefits

This is a compelling opportunity for a hands-on Supply Chain Manager to design, build, and scale the end-to-end supply chain for a fast-growing electrolyte technology startup. Anthro Energy is developing breakthrough battery materials and preparing for rapid scale-up toward commercialization.

You will play a foundational role in shaping core operational systems—owning day-to-day execution while building the long-term processes needed to support R&D, pilot manufacturing, and future production growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own procurement of raw materials, equipment, and supplies, ensuring reliable and cost-effective sourcing
• Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, including freight, shipping, and customs activities
• Support production planning and scheduling to align material availability with operational needs
• Implement and manage inventory systems; maintain accurate records of inventory, shipments, and deliveries
• Work closely with suppliers to track orders, resolve quality issues, and prevent disruptions to R&D or manufacturing
• Build and manage supplier relationships; negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts
• Establish internal processes for incoming quality control and material handling
• Introduce tools, systems, and KPIs to improve supply chain efficiency and support rapid scale-up and commercialization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience driving supply chain, logistics, or operations initiatives
• Experience supporting supply chains in advanced materials, chemicals, manufacturing, or energy storage environments
• Familiarity with ERP or supply chain management software and ability to implement digital tools
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance tactical execution and strategic planning
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating in early-stage or high-growth startup environments
• Familiarity with Mandarin or Korean
• Exposure to pilot-scale manufacturing or commercialization readiness
• Advanced degree for senior-level candidates

Who You Are:

• Hands-on, resourceful, and excited to build systems from the ground up
• Comfortable rolling up your sleeves while thinking several steps ahead
• Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
• Ownership-driven with a bias toward execution
• Motivated by building impactful clean energy technology