Supply Chain Manager, Operations

Fervo Energy • Houston, TX

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Fervo Energy is seeking a Supply Chain Manager, Operations to build and lead the inventory management, MRO category strategy, and operational procurement support functions needed for commissioning and plant operations. Reporting to senior supply chain leadership, this role will establish the systems, team, and operating model to support Fervo’s facilities as its operating portfolio grows.

The manager will lead the Category Manager for MRO, an Inventory Manager, and Supply Chain Analysts, working closely with Commissioning, Plant Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Finance, and IT. The role is responsible for ensuring facilities have the materials, spares, and supplier support they need while managing working capital exposure. It will build inventory management systems and operating practices, including standards, governance, and team capabilities that can scale across plants.

The position is based in Houston, Texas, and follows a hybrid schedule. Team members are expected to work in the office three days per week, and some travel to Fervo operational sites may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• 10 or more years of progressive experience in supply chain, inventory management, MRO, procurement, or materials management.
• Experience supporting plant operations, commissioning, maintenance, manufacturing, energy, or similar operating environments.
• Strong understanding of MRO procurement, inventory management, materials management, and operational support processes.
• Experience building or improving inventory systems, warehouse processes, or materials management programs.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle, with strong Excel and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• 3 or more years of people leadership experience within operations, materials management, supply chain, or procurement.
• History of influencing senior leaders and leading cross-functional teams in a high-growth or operationally complex environment.
• Self-starter with a track record of developing and implementing strategic supply chain initiatives.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team that includes the Category Manager for MRO, Inventory Manager, and Supply Chain Analysts; coach them in stakeholder management, procurement execution, inventory discipline, supplier performance, and data-driven decision-making.
• Build the organizational structure, capabilities, and talent pipeline needed for current operations and future growth, including hiring, onboarding, and performance management.
• Foster a team culture centered on accountability, urgency, collaboration, and responsive field-operations support.
• Lead supply chain readiness for commissioning, startup, and ongoing plant operations, ensuring the timely availability of materials, equipment, services, spare parts, and consumables across facilities.
• Partner with Commissioning, Plant Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to develop supply chain readiness plans for new facilities, including critical spares strategies, supplier onboarding, and site support processes.
• Serve as the primary supply chain partner for operational stakeholders, aligning procurement with plant safety, reliability, uptime, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Build Fervo’s inventory management system and operating model, defining roles, governance, service levels, workflows, and handoffs among Supply Chain, Operations, Maintenance, Finance, IT, and site teams.
• Establish inventory standards for item setup, material master data, storage locations, reorder points, min/max levels, cycle counting, issue and return processes, receiving, and obsolescence management.
• Drive inventory accuracy, working-capital efficiency, and material availability through controls, reporting dashboards, and consistent practices across plants and warehouses.
• Oversee MRO category strategy, including sourcing, supplier management, contracting, cost control, and service-level performance across maintenance materials, repair services, operating supplies, tools, and consumables.
• Develop and monitor KPIs such as supplier on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, stockouts, purchase order cycle time, cost savings, and inventory turns; use data to identify supply risks, process gaps, and cost opportunities.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve demand planning, material master data, warehouse processes, and ERP and reporting tools, driving standard work and continuous improvement across the operations supply chain function.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• A 401(k) plan with up to 6% match.
• Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave.
• Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot.
• A dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses.
• An annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care.
• Employee ownership opportunities through Fervo’s Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as LTI and bonus opportunities for eligible roles.

What This Job Offers

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