Director, Supply Chain Operations

Director, Supply Chain Operations

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking a Director of Supply Chain Operations to lead the day-to-day execution of TerraPower's global supply chain for the Natrium sodium-cooled fast reactor program.

You'll run the operational side of supply chain, including managing supplier delivery, material flow, logistics, inventory, and performance with a goal to ensuring the Natrium demonstration plant and the future commercial fleet stays on schedule and on budget. This role will report directly to the VP, Commercial Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end supply chain execution for all critical nuclear components, modules, fuel, and balance-of-plant equipment.
• Lead supplier performance management, on-time delivery tracking, and corrective action programs.
• Build and run the logistics, warehousing, and material kitting strategy for modular construction sites.
• Manage supply chain systems, ERP integration, planning, and forecasting for long-lead nuclear items.
• Drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and delivery across the entire supplier network.
• Partner closely with the Director of Supply Chain Strategy to hand off qualified suppliers into live execution.
• Lead a team responsible for expediting, quality surveillance, and field material support.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Business or Engineering) required; advanced degree preferred. Supply chain certification preferred.
• 15+ years in supply chain operations, with at least 5 years in nuclear, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
• Strong experience managing complex, long-lead item supply chains for large energy or industrial projects.
• Deep knowledge of nuclear quality standards, ASME NQA-1, and supply chain compliance.
• Proven ability to build, develop and lead high-performing operational teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job Functions

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

Salary Range: $216,695 - $325,042

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities