Staff Production Planning Analyst
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Job summary
Fluence invites applications for a Staff Production Planning Analyst to coordinate global production plans across contract manufacturing partners. The role focuses on CTB readiness, schedule adherence, and data-driven decision support for leadership.
You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, and Program Management to ensure material readiness and executable plans, enabling on-time deliveries and optimized capacity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 6–10 years in production planning or related roles.
- Experience in a contract manufacturing environment is preferred; strong planning fundamentals.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management; proficient in Excel, Power BI, and ERP.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain detailed tactical production plans across sites and contract manufacturers.
- Convert demand, schedules, material availability, and capacity into executable production plans.
- Perform weekly planning reviews aligning demand, supply, and manufacturing execution.
- Identify risks, gaps, and constraints; propose mitigation actions.
- Provide executive reporting on production readiness, risks, and recovery plans.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and long-range production planning and scenario analysis.
- Track plan adherence and coordinate corrective actions with partners.
- Develop planning KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports.
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Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.
Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is the global market leader in energy storage technology solutions and services. Fluence is creating a more sustainable future by combining the agility of a technology company with the expertise and vision of two respected industry leaders.
The Staff Production Planning Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining, and executing global production plans across Fluence's contract manufacturing network. This role serves as the primary owner of tactical production schedules, Clear-to-Build (CTB) coverage analysis, and strategic planning models that support customer commitments and business objectives. Working closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Program Management, and contract manufacturing partners, this position ensures production plans are executable, material readiness is visible, and plan adherence is achieved. The Staff Production Planning Analyst provides actionable insights, drives planning discipline across the supply chain, and delivers executive-level reporting on production readiness, risks, constraints, and recovery plans. The role supports the global planning organization by translating demand, supply, capacity, and material availability into accurate and achievable production plans.
- Own and maintain detailed tactical production plans across assigned manufacturing sites and contract manufacturers.
- Convert customer demand, project schedules, material availability, and capacity constraints into executable production schedules.
- Perform weekly planning reviews to ensure alignment between demand, supply, and manufacturing execution.
- Identify production risks, schedule gaps, and capacity constraints and recommend mitigation actions.
- Support production recovery planning and schedule optimization efforts when disruptions occur.
- Own CTB coverage reporting and readiness analysis across assigned products and manufacturing locations.
- Monitor material availability, component shortages, and readiness status to ensure accurate production start commitments.
- Work closely with Procurement, Supply Planning, and suppliers to resolve CTB constraints.
- Drive accountability for CTB actions and maintain visibility to recovery plans and closure dates.
- Improve CTB reporting accuracy, data quality, and standardization across the manufacturing network.
- Support development of monthly, quarterly, and long-range production plans.
- Conduct scenario planning and capacity modeling to assess future manufacturing requirements and business risks.
- Analyze forecast changes, demand variability, supplier constraints, and operational impacts.
- Provide recommendations to improve planning effectiveness, capacity utilization, and schedule reliability.
- Support annual planning, business reviews, and operational readiness activities.
- Track and report production plan adherence metrics across the manufacturing network.
- Investigate schedule deviations and coordinate corrective actions with manufacturing partners.
- Develop and maintain planning KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports.
- Identify trends and root causes affecting plan execution and recommend process improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning accuracy, schedule attainment, and operational performance.
- Serve as the primary planning interface with assigned contract manufacturers and key suppliers.
- Communicate production plans, schedule updates, forecast changes, and recovery actions.
- Facilitate routine planning reviews with manufacturing partners to ensure alignment and execution.
- Escalate risks, constraints, and schedule impacts in a timely manner.
- Build strong collaborative relationships with suppliers and manufacturing partners to improve responsiveness and performance.
- Prepare weekly and monthly executive reporting on production outlook, CTB status, risks, constraints, and mitigation actions.
- Consolidate data from multiple systems and stakeholders into concise management reporting.
- Develop clear visualizations and dashboards that support executive decision-making.
- Present planning updates, key assumptions, recovery strategies, and business impacts to leadership teams.
- Support ad hoc business analysis and executive requests related to production readiness and manufacturing performance.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
- Typically 6-10 years of experience in production planning, supply planning, manufacturing operations, or materials management.
- Experience working within a contract manufacturing environment preferred.
- Strong understanding of production planning, MRP, demand planning, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, ERP systems, and planning tools.
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex operational data.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience preparing executive-level reports and presentations.
- APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
- Production plan adherence and schedule attainment.
- CTB coverage accuracy and material readiness visibility.
- On-time identification and mitigation of supply and production risks.
- Accuracy and timeliness of executive reporting.
- Forecast and production planning accuracy.
- Supplier responsiveness and execution against agreed production plans.
- Continuous improvement of planning processes, reporting, and operational performance.
At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.
We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.
We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.
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