Global Planner I: Inventory & Production Optimization

First Solar; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 48,400 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar is seeking a Planning RDC role to manage end-to-end material planning in support of manufacturing operations. You will work with the demand plan to ensure inventory availability and optimize stock levels to maximize production uptime.

The role requires experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred) and utilization of data to drive inventory decisions, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in supply chain or related field with 2+ years in supply chain
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field with 1+ year in supply chain
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Familiarity with SCM concepts and ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred)
• APICS/ISM certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure PFEP alignment with planning strategy and execute plan
• Analyze/modify planned orders based on inventory and cross-functional input
• Assess supply capacity vs RDC demand and inform cross-functional teams
• Balance materials across sites during constrained periods
• Maintain accurate supplier forecast data for cross-functional use
• Manage transitions to ramp new materials and minimize obsolescence
• Maintain system planning master data for assigned materials
• Monitor inventory changes and investigate root causes
• Support other departments' requests and actions as needed
• Communicate effectively with peers and uphold First Solar processes

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft Office

ERP / Oracle Cloud

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain or business

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business

APICS/ISM Certification

Tools

Oracle Cloud

Job description

First Solar is seeking a Planning RDC role to manage end-to-end material planning in support of manufacturing operations. You will work with the demand plan to ensure inventory availability and optimize stock levels to maximize production uptime.

The role requires experience with MRP/ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred) and utilization of data to drive inventory decisions, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.