Supply, Allocation & Operations Planning Manager (EP Cube), Europe (m/w/d)

Canadian Solar EMEA; München; Hybrid; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy company in Munich seeks an experienced Supply, Allocation & Operations Planning Manager to own the supply-demand balance for the EP Cube home energy system. This role involves planning, supply allocation, and team leadership while enhancing CRM and ERP capabilities. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years in supply planning and advanced analytics skills with Power BI. A hybrid work model and competitive compensation are offered.

Leistungen

Attractive salary package

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

28 days vacation

Individual development programs

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years in supply/demand planning.
• Proven experience with CRM (e.g., Salesforce) and ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).
• Strong knowledge of inventory planning and order-to-cash fundamentals.

Aufgaben

• Own the rolling demand plan for EP Cube.
• Lead the supply to order process in coordination with HQ Team.
• Build & maintain Power BI Dashboards.

Kenntnisse

Supply/demand planning

CRM and ERP experience

Advanced analytics skills

Ausbildung

Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SQL

Jobbeschreibung

ABOUT US

Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) was founded in 2001 and made its debut on the NASDAQ in 2006. Over the past two decades, Canadian Solar has become a global leader in solar energy and energy storage solutions. We have also ventured into the development of large-scale solar power plants and battery storage projects worldwide. As of the end of June, our presence spans across more than 30 countries, with a dedicated workforce exceeding 20,000 employees. In 2021, Canadian Solar invested in Eternalplanet Co., Ltd, a company focused on the research and manufacturing of integrated solutions for residential renewable energy management. In 2022, we introduced our first residential energy storage system, EP Cube, a flexible and intelligent all-in-one solution designed to assist individuals in efficiently managing solar power generation, residential energy storage, and electricity usage. Our goal is to reduce electricity costs and minimize carbon footprints. Committed to technological innovation, we aim to bring the benefits of renewable energy to more households and steer the world towards sustainable development.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

We are looking for an experienced candidate to join our international, ever-growing team as a Supply, Allocation & Operations Planning Manager to own the end‑to‑end balance of supply and demand for the EP Cube home energy system across Europe. Plan and secure supply, allocate inventory to orders, and lead the supply to order process in tight coordination with HQ Team. Lead currently two team members (Logistics & Order Fulfilment), start up the regional CRM and ERP capabilities with Finance/Credit and EP HQ Team, and build Power BI reporting that gives Sales and leadership a real‑time Available‑to‑Sell (ATS) and order status view.

• Demand, Supply & S&OP - Own the rolling demand plan for EP Cube; consolidate inputs, align supply, coordinate PO’s, Supply Review, inventory distribution
• Allocation, ATS/ATP & Sales Enablement - Maintain the Available‑to‑Sell (ATS) view, supply allocation, POC for Sales Managers, ETAs and Recovery plan communication
• Systems Leadership (CRM & ERP) – Regional lead for CRM & ERP activities, define Master Data, & partner with IT/PMO on roadmaps and change management
• Reporting & Analytics (Power BI) – build & maintain Power BI Dashboards, deliver insights & action
• Order‑to‑Delivery Operations – Design & lead operations process, align with Logistics on movement, standardize status reporting
• People Leadership – Lead and coach team members in logistics and order fulfilment, set objective, performance reviews

Key Outcomes (What success looks like)

• Demand and supply alignment; no material stock‑outs on committed orders.
• ATS/ATP visibility for Sales, with clear allocation rules.
• On‑time, in‑full delivery performance with continuous improvement quarter after quarter.
• Regional CRM & ERP (with Finance/Credit workflows) configured and adopted; data quality at agreed standards.
• Live Power BI dashboards for supply, orders, and deliveries, built with the Business Development Manager.
• Order‑to‑delivery process documented and running (inquiry → order entry → allocation → shipment → delivery).

COMPETENCIES

• Systems thinker with bias for action; comfortable resolving ambiguity and making trade‑offs.
• Crisp communicator and stakeholder manager across Sales, Finance/Credit, Logistics, and HQ Planning.
• Data‑driven, detail‑oriented, and disciplined in process design and adherence.
• Customer‑obsessed; proactive issue detection and escalation management.
• Inclusive leader who develops talent and builds scalable ways of working.

LANGUAGES

• English — must have.
• German or Italian — plus.
• Chinese (Mandarin) — strong plus

LOCATION

• Munich preferred or
• Italy

Your backpack is filled with

• 7+ years in supply/demand planning, allocation experience with insight on business processes within hardware/energy/renewables or adjacent industries; 1+ years people leadership.
• Proven experience standing up or significantly enhancing CRM (e.g., Salesforce) and ERP (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite, or similar) with Finance/Credit and HQ.
• Advanced analytics skills: Power BI (data modeling, DAX), Excel (Power Query/Power Pivot); SQL is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of inventory planning, allocation/ATP, lead‑time management, 3PL logistics, and order‑to‑cash fundamentals.
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related; Master’s a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The atmosphere: A modern work environment, brimming with positive energy, healthy growth, and diverse teams
• Additional benefits: Attractive salary package, including company benefits such as jobrad, subsidies for childcare and more
• Balance: Hybrid work (working from home/at the office), flexible hours, and 28 days of vacation, as well as days off for special occasions
• Prospects: Individual professional development programs, training, and workshops
• Opportunities to influence the way we work: The freedom to contribute your own ideas and play a key role in shaping the future of our company
• Sustainability: Efforts include our zero waste office program, systematic recycling, bee keeping, planting trees and regular beach clean‑ups
• Our rationale: Solar energy as a sustainable energy source, enabling the world to switch to clean, renewable energy

CONTACT

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Canadian Solar EMEA GmbH | Human Resources | Radlkoferstr. 2 | 81373 München

www.csisolar.com/emea/

About us

Canadian Solar – Our solar energy products define us as innovators who are helping to shape one of the most fascinating industries in the world. We are proud to be making a vital contribution to fighting climate change and building a more sustainable future for all of us as a result of our work. An international work environment with plenty of opportunity for collaboration, advancement, diversity, and flat hierarchies. All these factors lay the foundation for a company culture that is open-minded and appreciative, inspiring and motivating more than 18,500 talented individuals to excel. Become part of the team and help us shape the energy of the future.