Material Planning Specialist

Canadian Solar•Jeffersonville, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems —where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Company Summary: CS Powertech is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. CS Powertech delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. CS Powertech’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related fields is required
1-3 years of working experience in supply chain, production or material planning within a multinational corporation manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success in delivering strong quantitative results
Familiar with performing in a fast-moving environment
Basic knowledge of ERP platforms or SAP preferred
Exceptional communication skills
Proficiency in written and spoken English is required

Nice To Haves

bilingual proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Collaborate with headquarters to review and adjust production targets as needed
Assess inventory level and delivery timeline to support production targets
Monitor potential material shortages, develop contingency plans, and stay informed about market trends and supply chain dynamics
Collaborate with key functions, including Production, Warehouse, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Quality, to ensure seamless manufacturing operations
Manage and maintain MRP data, investigating anomalies in material usage to ensure accuracy and efficiency
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within production planning operations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with overarching business goals
Leverage and manage SAP systems for effective control and daily operations.
Support ISO 9001 activities
Participate in weekly planning and purchasing conference calls