Strategic Materials Program Manager

Mainspring Energy • Menlo Park, CA

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About The Position

The Strategic Materials Program Manager is the operational linchpin for Mainspring Energy’s most critical, high-value components, which have complex supply chains, custom manufacturing processes, and high field-rework value. The role orchestrates material availability across diverse demand streams using MRP systems and AI-driven forecasting tools to review historical trends, compare scenarios, and lead capacity planning. It owns cross-functional communication, publishes regular planning reports for leadership, and partners directly with Procurement to align material plans. The position drives supply chain visibility from raw material mill runs through final asset delivery.

Mainspring Energy manufactures and delivers fuel-flexible, low-emissions local power solutions. The company’s core values are Pragmatic Optimism, Excellence without Ego, and Proactive Collaboration. The position may be hybrid/remote or onsite at the Menlo Park headquarters. Salary is adjusted for local market conditions and employee experience. Compensation includes base salary and pre-IPO company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), along with benefits.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and production scheduling logic.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data sets and demand signals.
• Proficiency in managing ERP planning modules and optimizing system parameters.
• Exceptional communication skills to bridge gaps between Engineering, Production, and Procurement.
• At least 5 years of experience in materials management or supply chain planning in a manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
• Advanced technical proficiency with MRP and ERP systems.
• Proven track record of leading capacity planning, line-of-balance reviews, and cross-functional operations alignment with external suppliers.
• Direct experience managing high-value, long-lead, custom-manufactured components or complex component lifecycles.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to present complex data insights clearly to cross-functional teams and executive leadership.
• Proficiency with AI and automation tools, such as LLMs and spreadsheet automation, to streamline material planning workflows, accelerate documentation, and reduce manual reporting time.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data modeling.
• Cultural fit demonstrating rigorous accuracy, pragmatic problem solving, and proactive collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end material flow and inventory visibility for critical components.
• Coordinate and reconcile material requirements and allocations across Production, Project Delivery, O&M, and R&D.
• Lead capacity planning and line-of-balance reviews with internal manufacturing teams and external stakeholders to identify and resolve throughput constraints.
• Review consumption trends, build comparisons, and evaluate forecasts using MRP systems and AI-driven forecasting tools; publish comprehensive planning reports.
• Partner with Procurement to review inventory coverage, align purchase order schedules with operational demand horizons, and prevent supply gaps.
• Gather operational inputs and deliver transparent executive reporting on material health and schedule risks to leadership.

Benefits

• Pre-IPO company equity through Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level