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Sunrun Sr. Analyst, PV System Design Engineering in Nashville, Tennessee
Everything we do at Sunrun is driven by a determination to transform the way we power our lives. We know that starts at the individual employee level. We strive to foster an environment you can thrive in through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Overview
The Sr. PV System Design Engineering Analyst is responsible for ensuring all Design Vendors are
following design department policies and procedures, and that the Vendor Relations Specialists are coordinated and supported in this effort. This is a fast-paced yet detail-oriented position. Vendor Relations Team Leads are responsible for driving and leading day to day Design Vendor performance project pipeline between Design leadership and Vendors. Developing an understanding of structural and electrical engineering concepts and calculations is a necessity for this position.
Responsibilities
Coach and mentor vendor relations specialists
Responsible for vendor account escalations
Learn how to motivate and lead each vendor relations specialist on your team
Create and maintain a weekly vendor relations specialist schedule
Manage the vendor workflow with multiple vendors and execute on agreed-upon SLA
Work with analytics to create vendor actionable reports
Provide vendor relations manager and department leaders with weekly vendor scorecard
Locate qualified vendors as business needs dictate
Execute new vendor onboarding and initial training
Work with the training department to develop/modify needed vendor training
Assign out specific vendors to each vendor relations specialist. Provide in-depth coaching to vendor specialists on the current process
Coordinate with the Design Quality Training team to rollout onboarding and initial training for new vendor(s), as needed.
Activate and deactivate vendors to ensure that vendors meet IT Security Guidelines.
Manage vendor invoicing and PO processing with AP and Procurement to ensure timely and accurate payments.
Provide in-depth coaching to keep Vendors updated on the current process.
Hold vendors accountable to agreed-upon standards that impact invoiced rates.
Coordinate with department heads to confirm volume required and allocate accounts accordingly.
Work with Analytics to understand and communicate volume projections and distributions.
Coordinate quality control checks with the design team to ensure that deliverables are completed correctly.
Host regular and frequent meetings with vendors to review metrics, including formal Monthly Business Reviews.
Provide vendors with support virtually for feedback, discuss concerns, set goals and provide additional training as needed.
Create Salesforce reports to manage vendor quality, SLA and Volume expectations.
Perform special projects assigned by managers.
Coordinate regularly with Design Staff and Supervisors to improve Vendor Performance to support department Objective Key Results.
Handle and root cause account escalations caused by vendor quality issues. Communicate effectively and proactively with impacted departments, such as Branch Pipeline Management and Permitting, to work toward resolution.
Qualifications
Bachelor Degree or equivalent
Minimum 3 years experience
Adapt to workload changes with enthusiasm and curiosity
Knowledge of residential or commercial construction process;
Ability to effectively communicate with engineering, construction, and customer-facing teams;
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Google Suite and Salesforce;
Proficiency in drafting using AutoCAD;
Residential Electrical and Structural experience preferred
Solar Industry experience preferred
Recruiter:
Tyrone Taylor (tyrone.taylor@sunrun.com)
Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to acts, such as The Equal Pay Transparency Act. It assumes that the successful candidate will be located in markets within the United States that warrant the compensation listed. Candidates in locations outside this local area may have a different starting salary range for this opportunity which may be higher or lower. Please speak with your recruiter to learn more.
Starting salary/wage for this opportunity:
$76,415.98 to $101,887.97
Sunrun provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, a wellbeing program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility, based on both company and individual performance, as well as short- and long-term incentives and program-specific awards. Compensation decisions will not be based on a candidate's salary history. Please note: Employee benefits do not apply to our Fusion and Street Sales roles, which are 100% commission-based, (1099-NEC) positions.
This description sets forth the general nature and level of the qualifications and duties required of employees in this job classification, as well as some of the essential functions of this role. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of all essential duties and qualifications. If you have a disability or special need that may require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process or to perform this role if you are offered employment, please let us know by contacting us at candidateaccomodations@sunrun.com .
Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences are essential for our mission of connecting people to the cleanest energy on earth. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
Sunrun is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging drives our ability to build diverse teams and develop inclusive work environments. At Sunrun, we believe that empowering people and valuing their differences will help us create a planet run by the sun for everyone. We are committed to equal employment opportunities without consideration of race, color, religion, ethnicity, citizenship, political activity or affiliation, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex or gender, pregnancy or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal convictions, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.