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The Material Planner will play an essential role in ensuring the accurate planning, procurement and flow of materials to support solar manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for maintaining efficient inventory levels, preventing shortages or obsolescence, and aligning material supply with production needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, along with a basis understanding of photovoltaics and logistics. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, along with basic understanding of photovoltaics and logistics.
Key responsibilities:
Develop material demand plans based on production schedules, order reviews, raw material inventory, supplier delivery timelines, and material usage proportions
Submit purchase requisition lists to procurement with 100% accuracy to support production timelines
Adjust material demand plans promptly to reflect changes in production schedules, actual delivery performance, and procurement progress
Monitor material arrivals and address abnormal usage issues to ensure continuous production flow
Track and analyze inventory data, including inbound, outbound and stock levels
Maintain idle raw material value and ensure material turnover
Prevent shortages, obsolescence or stockpiling of materials to align inventory with production needs
Generate and transmit work order material lists with 100% accuracy, ensuring compliance with inventory availability and production requirements
Collaborate to address material related challenges, including obsolete or defective materials caused by order changes, quality issues, or delivery anomalies
Align inventory management strategies with market price trends to minimize risks of obsolescence and overstocking
Qualifications:
Degree in logistics management, accounting or economics are
Basic understanding of photovoltaics and logistics
Experience: 2 + years in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient in office software
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Positive working attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with the daily workflow of the quality department
Working conditions:
Works in an office environment
Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
May be required to work after hours and on weekends or holidays
Physical requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and ability to navigate to each department at the organization facility
The Material Planner will play an essential role in ensuring the accurate planning, procurement and flow of materials to support solar manufacturing operation. This position is responsible for maintaining efficient inventory levels, preventing shortages or obsolescence, and aligning material supply with production needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, along with a basis understanding of photovoltaics and logistics. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and organizational skills, along with basic understanding of photovoltaics and logistics.
Key responsibilities:
Develop material demand plans based on production schedules, order reviews, raw material inventory, supplier delivery timelines, and material usage proportions
Submit purchase requisition lists to procurement with 100% accuracy to support production timelines
Adjust material demand plans promptly to reflect changes in production schedules, actual delivery performance, and procurement progress
Monitor material arrivals and address abnormal usage issues to ensure continuous production flow
Track and analyze inventory data, including inbound, outbound and stock levels
Maintain idle raw material value and ensure material turnover
Prevent shortages, obsolescence or stockpiling of materials to align inventory with production needs
Generate and transmit work order material lists with 100% accuracy, ensuring compliance with inventory availability and production requirements
Collaborate to address material related challenges, including obsolete or defective materials caused by order changes, quality issues, or delivery anomalies
Align inventory management strategies with market price trends to minimize risks of obsolescence and overstocking
Qualifications:
Degree in logistics management, accounting or economics are
Basic understanding of photovoltaics and logistics
Experience: 2 + years in a manufacturing, production, or similar environment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Proficient in office software
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
Effective communication and problem-solving skills
Positive working attitude
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with the daily workflow of the quality department
Working conditions:
Works in an office environment
Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
May be required to work after hours and on weekends or holidays
Physical requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and ability to navigate to each department at the organization facility