Sr. Director, IT Supply Chain Systems

Job Description:

The San Francisco Chronicle has recognized Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT) as one of the Top Workplaces. Join our growing team!

This position is a hybrid role (4x/week) based at our headquarters in Fremont, California. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Director, IT Supply Chain Systems, to lead the design, delivery, and management of Nextracker’s global supply chain technology initiatives. This is a key leadership role responsible for partnering with the Operations & Supply Chain team to implement and optimize systems that support our operational growth and efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of hands-on technical expertise, strategic leadership, and deep functional understanding of supply chain operations. Experience with ERP systems—specifically Oracle or SAP—and related modules is essential. This individual will oversee the full project lifecycle, from business engagement and requirements gathering through implementation, support, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of operations and supply chain system projects, including ERP and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).
• Collaborate with Supply Chain leadership to understand business needs and translate them into system solutions.
• Provide technical leadership in ERP platforms (Oracle or SAP) and related supply chain modules (e.g., procurement, logistics, inventory, planning).
• Manage and mentor a team of analysts and developers, ensuring high-quality solution delivery and support.
• Drive system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and data governance initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.
• Establish and enforce best practices for systems development, testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Stay current with emerging technologies like Generative and Agentic AI to drive innovations that enhance business performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in IT or supply chain systems, with at least 5 years in leadership capacity.
• Proven experience with ERP systems—Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud SCM, or SAP—focused on supply chain modules.
• Strong understanding of supply chain processes: procurement, logistics, planning, inventory, and transportation.
• Hands-on experience managing full system lifecycle projects, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Excellent leadership, project management, and stakeholder communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional, global environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy, manufacturing, or high-tech industries.
• Working experience with one or more of these – ERP, PLM, MES, WMS, TMS Demand/Supply Planning Platforms
• PMP, Six Sigma, or related certifications.

Why Join Us?

• Lead transformative projects at a high-growth, mission-driven company.
• Work with a collaborative team driving sustainability through innovation.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work options.

Salary Applicable to California: $230,000-$255,000

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.