Material Planning Manager

About Us

With electric vehicles (EVs) expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on EV charging and established a business model that's been validated by more than a decade in business and thousands of customers. As now a public company, we remain focused on broadening our market leadership and building on years of innovation. ChargePoint offers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to build our all-electric future and dominate a trillion-dollar market. 

Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

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Discover what it’s like to help build the fueling network of the future - check out our Engineering Blog.

Reports To

Director, Materials

What You Will Be Doing

• Manage the material scheduling strategy and processes, ensuring material supply meets demand in each of our multi-national sites. Load the Revenue MPS into a material demand plan to run through the MRP process for each site.  Provide guidance to buyer/ planners for ordering and to understand lead times and develop creative flexibility strategies.  Provide a coordinated supply response each month
• Work with master schedulers/planners to understand strategic information that impacts the forecast, such as upcoming product transitions or introductions, or critical sales strategies
• Using deep understanding of demand planning processes and BOM structure, evaluate MRP demand through pegging, and utilization of differing procurement approaches to planning ABC items
• Ensure and maintain data integrity of BOM structures, planning/item master parameters in planning/ERP systems. Review ECO/MCO activities or manufacturing transitions from in house production to turnkey
• Support, resolve and troubleshoot MRP-related planning/ERP system issues
• Support E&O analysis activities and reporting, including development of system-generated reports, providing product-level analysis/disposition and summary/management reporting
• Manage inventory risk and ensure that contingency plans are in place
• Support planning/MRP system implementation or enhancement activities and work with Business Applications team to improve processes and reporting
• Help enhance the support of warranty and spare parts planning utilizing planning tools vs spreadsheets

What You Will Bring to ChargePoint

• Applicable system knowledge:
  • NetSuite/comparable ERP systems, and Arena/Agile PDM systems
  • 3rd Party Planning Engine such as Valogix or Oracle Supply Planning Cloud
  • High level of expertise with Excel, able to create and manipulate complex spreadsheets and data to simplify presentation review/analysis
  • Microsoft Office Suite including: Word, Power Point, Outlook
• Analytical and detail oriented, including understanding of ECO/MCO processes, and deep knowledge of purchasing, materials, operations processes
• Excellent communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects and maintain focus to meet deadlines

Requirements

• Eight or more years of experience in Material Planning in a high-tech manufacturing environment
• Significant experience with both manufacturing startups and established/growing manufacturing organizations, including global organizational experience
• Experience with multi-level BOM product structures and planning/item master parameter strategies
• Proven problem-solving skills and ability to work with close-knit teams in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience

Location

Campbell, CA

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

If there is a match between your experiences/skills and the Company needs, we will contact you directly.

ChargePoint is an equal opportunity employer. 
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