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.

Benefits

” TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Director, Supply Chain Operations 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.

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.

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