Supply Chain / Procurement Specialist

FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc. is seeking a Supply Chain/Procurement Specialist in Santa Clara, CA. The role involves overseas supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, material procurement, inventory management, and cross-department collaboration. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least 2 years of procurement experience (preferably overseas), and fluency in English and Mandarin. This full-time position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
FranklinWH is a rapidly expanding company determined to become the leader in the global energy home storage system (ESS) industry. FranklinWH offers whole home energy solutions typically coupled with solar PV systems, bringing households into the modern all-electric future. Though founded by experts in power electronics, BMS and EMS, FranklinWH is equally focused on energy management software while also providing top level service to our partners and customers. FranklinWH is expanding its global footprint, relying on an industry leading supply chain. This is an exciting time to be at a fast-growing company in a fast-accelerating industry.

Main Responsibilities:
• Overseas Supplier Sourcing and Development: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, establish and maintain good relationships with suppliers, ensuring a stable and reliable supply chain.
• Contract Negotiation and Signing: Conduct business negotiations with suppliers and sign procurement contracts.
• Overseas Material Procurement: Execute purchase orders according to the company’s procurement plan, track the transportation of goods, and ensure timely arrival of materials.
• Production Material Inventory Management: Monitor material status in the U.S. warehouse and production lines, regularly conduct inventory checks and track material balances.
• Cross-Department Communication and Collaboration: Maintain close communication with domestic procurement, logistics, finance, planning, and production departments, assist with U.S. production tasks, and ensure smooth operations of overseas procurement and production activities.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Business English, or related fields.
• At least 2 years of procurement experience, with overseas procurement experience preferred.
• Excellent English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, capable of conducting business communication and negotiations in English.
• Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) to effectively communicate with internal teams, partners, and clients.
• Familiar with procurement processes, related laws, and regulations, with a good risk control awareness.
• Responsible, optimistic, willing to accept challenging and detailed work, with good teamwork skills and the ability to work under pressure.

Compensation and Benefits:

FranklinWH offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and a performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. This is a full-time position. Our generous benefits package includes:
• a 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• ESOP Participation
• Medical/dental/life/disability program.
• PTO, and sick days.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Generous Travel Per Diem.

FranklinWH is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.