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Material Planner

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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