Manager, Supply Chain Systems Transformation

Thanks for your interest in Oklo!  We are searching for a Manager, Supply Chain Systems Transformation to join our team. Position Description The Manager, Supply Chain Systems Transformation is responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving the systems, processes, analytics, and operational infrastructure that enable Oklo’s supply chain organization to scale from development activities to fleet deployment. This role serves as the business owner for supply chain enterprise systems, including Procurement Orchestration, Procure-to-Pay, Supplier Management, Inventory Management, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Quality Management Systems (QMS), and future ERP platforms. Working closely with implementation partners, software vendors, Information Technology, and operational stakeholders, this individual will ensure these systems are configured, adopted, and optimized to deliver measurable business value. The Manager, Supply Chain Systems Transformation operates as a business process architect and internal product manager, translating operational requirements into scalable workflows, system configurations, reporting capabilities, and analytics that support Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Construction, Finance, and Program teams. This role also owns the supply chain performance measurement framework, including development of dashboards, KPIs, reporting, and analytics that provide visibility into procurement effectiveness, operational readiness, inventory health, supplier performance, and overall supply chain execution. This position reports to the Senior Director of Procurement & Supply Chain and may be based in Santa Clara, CA or remotely within the United States. Specific responsibilities may include: Serve as the business owner for supply chain enterprise systems, including Procurement Orchestration, Procure-to-Pay, Supplier Management, Inventory Management, MES, QMS, and future ERP platforms Lead business-side implementation efforts from requirements definition through deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement Partner with software vendors, implementation providers, and Information Technology teams to configure, test, deploy, and optimize enterprise systems Define and maintain system workflows, approval processes, master data structures, transaction models, reporting frameworks, and governance mechanisms Lead user acceptance testing, training, change management, and business readiness activities Monitor system performance and drive continuous improvements to ensure systems remain effective as business needs evolve Evaluate and recommend new technologies and digital capabilities that improve supply chain scalability and efficiency Support ERP evaluation, selection, implementation planning, and future deployment activities Ensure enterprise systems generate the operational visibility, analytics, and decision-support capabilities required to effectively manage procurement, inventory, manufacturing, quality, and supplier performance Business Process Architecture Design and standardize supply chain processes across Procurement, Planning, Logistics, Inventory Management, Supplier Management, Manufacturing, and Quality Translate operational requirements into scalable business processes and system-enabled workflows Ensure alignment between business processes and enterprise systems across Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Construction Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency through technology Establish governance models and operating mechanisms that support long-term organizational growth Develop and maintain the supply chain systems and capability roadmap required to support future deployment objectives Analytics & Performance Management Own the supply chain performance measurement framework, including KPI development, reporting standards, dashboard design, and executive visibility Define, calculate, and maintain key procurement and supply chain performance metrics Develop dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into team performance, sourcing activity, purchase order execution, supplier responsiveness, inventory health, manufacturing readiness, and deployment risk Establish data governance and reporting structures that ensure metrics are accurate, actionable, and trusted across the organization Partner with Supply Chain leadership to identify performance improvement opportunities and measure operational effectiveness Develop executive-level reporting and business reviews that communicate supply chain performance, risks, and improvement initiatives Build analytical capabilities that support planning, forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making Develop supplier performance scorecards and supplier performance management frameworks as the organization scales Ensure enterprise systems generate the operational and management data required to effectively run the supply chain organization Supply Chain Capability Development & Transformation Identify organizational, process, systems, and data capability gaps and recommend solutions Support long-range planning efforts related to supply chain scaling and fleet deployment Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Program Management, Finance, and Quality to align systems and processes with company objectives Lead cross-functional transformation initiatives that improve supply chain effectiveness and organizational readiness Evaluate supplier scalability, operational readiness, and future capability requirements Support development of scalable supply chain operating models required for future fleet deployment Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Information Systems, Business, or a related field 7+ years of experience in supply chain, manufacturing, opera