Gigaenergy

Gigaenergy

Materials Manager, Transformers

Houston

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 8 days ago
NLPSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementERPCommunicationS&OPDemand Planning

About the role

  • If you've been bored somewhere else, you won't be here. - The Impact: Every person at Giga touches the work that matters.
  • No layers, no waiting for approval chains.
  • You'll see your fingerprints on what we ship. - The Team: A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • The Materials Manager for Transformers owns the flow of materials behind our transformer production - metal tanks, core & coil, dielectric oil, and assembly components - from BOM accuracy and demand planning through to materials staged and ready to build.
  • You will manage materials planning and scheduling across our transformer contract manufacturers, keep production supplied against manufacturing capacity, and manage the risk, lead time, and tariff exposure of a global transformer supply base.
  • Own BOM accuracy and structure for transformer products - tanks, core & coil, oil, and assembly hardware - in the ERP/MRP system
  • Manage engineering change (ECO) impact on existing transformer inventory and open orders
  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) - ensure long-lead components (core steel, copper/aluminum winding, tanks) are ordered early enough to hit pilot build and factory acceptance test (FAT) dates
  • Build and maintain the master production schedule (MPS) for the transformer line, reconciled against real contract manufacturer capacity
  • Coordinate build schedules with tank fabricators, core & coil winders, and final assembly contract manufacturers
  • Team on-sites where all offices come in-person to collaborate
  • Manage lead times and allocation for long-lead transformer items - core steel, copper/aluminum winding, custom-fabricated tanks, and dielectric oil
  • Own tariff and trade compliance planning for transformer components - HTS classification, Section 301/232 exposure, USMCA qualification, and country-of-origin tracking

Requirements

  • 7+ years in materials management, production planning, or supply chain, ideally in transformer, electrical equipment, or heavy industrial manufacturing
  • Hands-on experience with BOM management, MRP/ERP systems, and master scheduling
  • Working knowledge of tariff classification and trade compliance (Section 301/232, USMCA, HTS)
  • Experience coordinating materials across multiple sites, including offshore contract manufacturers

Benefits

  • Subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Equity (options) in a rapidly growing startup
  • Parental leave
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Commuter benefits

Company info

  • A team of operators defining the future of AI infrastructure.
  • We recruit A-players from the most innovative companies in the world, and they choose Giga because the work here means more.
  • We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer Statement
  • Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.
  • Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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