Global Planner I (RDC)

First Solar•Perrysburg, OH

17d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will be responsible for the day-to-day execution of end-to-end planning processes for assigned materials in conjunction with an aligned strategy. The candidate is tasked with managing incoming raw material stock levels in conjunction with the demand plan to support the Research and Development Center (RDC) manufacturing operations. This position is a key driver in ensuring that adequate inventory is available to ensure production uptime, while optimizing inventory levels.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in supply chain or business-related field and minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience in a supply chain function.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business-related field and minimum of 1-year relevant work experience in a supply chain function.
Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Supply Chain.
Experience with MRP concepts and one or more ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred).
Ability to analyze data, recognize critical issues and drive solutions to resolve.
Ability to seek/gather information from cross functional teams.
Demonstrate strong collaboration with peers.
Demonstrates ability to communicate cross functionally and globally.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong mathematical abilities.
Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
Proficient Knowledge of Oracle Cloud and/or other ERP system functionality.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
APICS/ISM Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures there is a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and Semi Finished Goods structures are in alignment with the overall planning strategy; Executes to plan.
Analyze/modifies planned orders as necessary based on inventory levels and system inputs and data from cross functional teams; Suggest modification to PO volumes based on inventory levels when necessary.
Analyzes Supply capacity vs RDC demand and communicates to cross-functional teams (CFT’s) when additional capacity is required to support First Solar growth.
Manages balancing of material across sites in supply constrained situations.
Ensures accurate supplier forecast data is available to cross-functional teams.
Manage transition roll outs/changes/phase outs to ramp new materials and minimize obsolescence.
Manage all system planning master data for assigned materials.
Monitor significant inventory changes and investigate root causes.
Reviews and make corrections as needed based on exception reports to ensure sufficient inventory.
Support requests and actions items from other departments as required.
Maintain effective communications and foster teamwork with peers.
Assure adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9000, ISO14000, safety, housekeeping, and audit.
May travel, including internationally, to support customers and operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.