Materials Manager, Switchboards

The Materials Manager for Switchboards owns the flow of materials behind our switchboard production — sheet metal and enclosures, busbars, electrical components, and assembly hardware — from BOM accuracy and demand planning through to materials staged and ready to build. You will manage materials planning and scheduling across our switchboard contract manufacturers, keep production supplied against manufacturing capacity, and manage the risk, lead time, and tariff exposure of a global switchboard supply base. This role is the connective tissue between Procurement, Production, Engineering, and our contract manufacturers.

• →Own BOM accuracy and structure for switchboard products — enclosures, busbars, electrical components, and assembly hardware — in the ERP/MRP system
• →Translate the production schedule into materials requirements (MRP); convert demand into supplier releases and purchase requisitions
• →Manage engineering change (ECO) impact on existing switchboard inventory and open orders
• →Support New Product Introduction (NPI) — ensure long-lead components (sheet metal enclosures, custom busbars, specialty electrical components) are ordered early enough to hit pilot build and factory acceptance test (FAT) dates
• →Build and maintain the master production schedule (MPS) for the switchboard line, reconciled against real contract manufacturer capacity
• →Coordinate build schedules with sheet metal fabricators, busbar manufacturers, electrical component suppliers, and final assembly contract manufacturers
• →Participate in S&OP/demand planning to align switchboard production plans with sales forecasts
• →Own inventory strategy — safety stock levels, buffer stock, and build-to-order vs. build-to-stock decisions for enclosures, busbars, electrical components, and assembly hardware
• →Manage kitting and staging so the right components are ready at switchboard build and final assembly stations
• →Track inventory health: turns, excess & obsolete (E&O) inventory, and cycle count accuracy
• →Manage lead times and allocation for long-lead switchboard items — custom sheet metal enclosures, specialty busbars, circuit breakers, and power distribution components
• →Make allocation calls during component shortages, balancing customer commitments and production priorities
• →Identify and mitigate single-source, capacity, and geopolitical risk across the switchboard supply base
• →Coordinate materials flow and inventory visibility across switchboard contract manufacturers and Giga facilities
• →Own tariff and trade compliance planning for switchboard components — HTS classification, Section 301/232 exposure, USMCA qualification, and country-of-origin tracking
• →Evaluate sourcing and inventory strategies (e.g., bonded warehousing, duty drawback) to manage tariff cost impact
• →Manage logistics and expediting decisions — air vs. ocean freight — when schedules are at risk

This role is based out of our Long Beach facility at 6015 Obispo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805. You must be willing to work in the office and on the production floor full-time, outside of our bi-weekly WFH Fridays.

• 7+ years in materials management, production planning, or supply chain, ideally in switchboard, switchgear, electrical equipment, or related industrial manufacturing
• Hands-on experience with BOM management, MRP/ERP systems, and master scheduling
• Experience managing long lead-time materials — sheet metal enclosures, custom busbars, specialty electrical components, circuit breakers — in a switchboard or similar electrical equipment environment
• Working knowledge of tariff classification and trade compliance (Section 301/232, USMCA, HTS)
• Experience coordinating materials across multiple sites, including offshore contract manufacturers
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable building inventory, capacity, and risk models
• Ability to read BOMs, drawings, and specifications to support planning decisions
• Strong communication skills; able to work cross-functionally with Procurement, Engineering, Quality, and Operations

The range provided below is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning it includes both the commission / bonus target and annual base salary for the role (if applicable). This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Giga and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications. Additional benefits include 401(k) plan plus subsidized medical, dental, and vision benefits.

We hire people who thrive in chaos and get sharper under pressure. You don't wait to be told what to do, you spot the gap and fill it. When there's work to be done, you do it. You make decisions with the information you have, move fast, and adjust along the way. We're not looking for perfect; we're looking for people who get things done.

Giga Energy is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Giga Energy complies with all applicable labor laws, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other relevant state and federal regulations. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage applicants who require accommodations during the hiring process to contact us.