Job Description:

The Supply Planner will be based in Fremont, CA. In this role, you will report to the Manager, Supply Planning. The Supply Planner will bring tactical expertise and strategic thinking to support a world-class demand-driven supply chain. Additionally, we are looking for someone who understands the solar, EMS, and/or steel industry, is a self-starter, and who can strategize effectively to stay several steps ahead of likely problems. You will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team propagating renewable solar solutions in the region and around the world.

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do…

• Manage supplier allocations based on schedule, pricing, volume agreements, inventory levels.
• Analyze forecast and part-level demand to obtain adequate supply commitments and meet Sourcing minimum volume commitments.
• Manage program planning activities for new US supplier ramp-up as needed.
• Perform analysis of planned, shipped, and delivered orders for regional projects, identify and resolve gaps.
• Provide early alerts to Delivery Managers for supplier gaps and work with vendor on recovery plan to de-risk project LD schedule.
• Drive supplier On-Time Shipment (OTS) in partnership with delivery managers for the region.
• Standardize supplier management practices and drive data visibility from PO to pick-up.
• Point person to coordinate engineering, sourcing, NPI and logistics on production issues.
• Host weekly supplier meetings for updates on PO status, raw-material, forecast, quality, procurement and logistics concerns.
• Participate in quarterly supplier QBRs and provide feedback for mutual success.
• Support testing and adoption of Anaplan to expedite planning system transformation.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required)…

• Bachelor’s in Industrial Eng., Supply Chain, or Business Administration, Master’s preferred.
• min. of 4 years’ experience in Planning, Master Scheduling, Supply chain, or Manufacturing.
• Solar, EMS, Semiconductor or Steel manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Strong Planning, Forecasting, Project Management skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced user skills of planning software such as Anaplan and MS Excel required, Power BI preferred.
• Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets.
• Ability to build, negotiate and sustain networking relationships.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to work in fast pace and global start-up environment.

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Culture is our Passion