Supply Chain Specialist

Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization. Gotion, Inc. is based in Silicon Valley in California, with R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan, and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route. Gotion is a career destination- we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop regional strategies for localizing battery pack and Energy Storage (ES) sub-components in North America (USA, Mexico, Canada) to align with business growth plans, and generate cost-outcome results. Develop a supply base in North America, including but not limited to supplier sourcing, onboarding, and price negotiation, and improve quality and on time delivery service performance. Initiate, develop, and execute sourcing strategic initiatives for Battery Pack and ES sub-components (including but not limited to Aluminum Pack Housing, Pack Cover, Plastic Injection, Wire/Harness, Sheet Metal components, Electronics, BMS etc.), with alignment with the regional business leader, also the global components category team. Be responsible for implementing the annual cost reduction targets for Pack/ES components and promoting the implementation of VA/VE plans. Be responsible for the cost model of Pack/ES components, the optimization of supply chain layout, the establishment and analysis of cost benchmarks, and capacity analysis planning. Support/lead the management of the commodity through the APQP, PPAP, and agile squad processes in region. Conduct Supplier Business Reviews and manage relationships with strategic suppliers on a regular basis. Be responsible for supplier performance review with a cross-functional team. Be responsible for purchasing contracts and order processing. Benchmark procurement processes to develop and implement best practices for North America region. Build up our SAP system for North America under the support of regional/HQ IT and supply chain. Manage relationships with internal customers and stakeholders to provide the best overall outcomes from the supply chain. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or above Masters preferred in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, electronics, chemical engineering, and related majors. Basic Purchasing Experience in automotive, Energy Storage or another manufacturing industry. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle etc. Know Automotive Industry Standards like IATF16949 or VDA, with an understanding of APQP, and/or PPAP. Market knowledge and intelligence of the supply base in North America (USA, Mexico, Canada), China and so on. Global sourcing experience and global