Global Planner I (RDC)

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

Job summary

First Solar Inc in Perrysburg, OH is seeking a materials planner to execute day-to-day end-to-end planning, manage incoming raw material stock with the demand plan, and ensure production uptime by optimizing inventory levels across sites.

The role requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in supply chain or business, with 1–2 years (2+ for assoc) of relevant experience; ERP familiarity (Oracle Cloud preferred); and APICS/ISM certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 2+ years in supply chain; or Bachelor's with 1+ year in supply chain.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• APICS/ISM Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures PFEP and semi-finished goods align with planning strategy; Executes to plan.
• Analyze and modify planned orders based on inventory and data; adjust PO volumes as needed.
• Assess supply capacity vs RDC demand and inform cross-functional teams.
• Balance material across sites in supply-constrained situations.
• Maintain accurate supplier forecast data for teams.
• Manage material transitions to ramp new items and minimize obsolescence.
• Manage all planning master data for assigned materials.
• Monitor inventory changes and investigate root causes.
• Support requests from other departments and maintain teamwork.
• Adhere to ISO9000/ISO14000, safety and audit requirements.
• Travel may be required (5-10%), including international.
• Job description subject to change.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication cross functionally

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Oracle Cloud knowledge

ERP systems

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain or business-related field

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business-related field

Tools

Oracle Cloud

ERP systems

Job description

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset.

Basic Job Functions

This role will be responsible for day-to-day execution of end-to-end planning processes of assigned materials in conjunction with an aligned strategy. The candidate is tasked with managing incoming raw material stock levels in conjunction with the demand plan to support the Research and Development Center (RDC) manufacturing operations. This position is a key driver in ensuring that adequate inventory is available to ensure production uptime, while optimizing inventory levels.

Education/Experience

• Associate's degree in supply chain or business-related field and minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience in a supply chain function.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business-related field and minimum of 1-year relevant work experience in a supply chain function.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience with commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Supply Chain.
• Experience with MRP concepts and one or more ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred).
• APICS/ISM Certification preferred.

Required Skills/Competencies

• Works with guidance/supervision from Manager or more experienced peers.
• Ability to analyze data, recognize critical issues and drive solutions to resolve.
• Ability to seek/gather information from cross functional teams.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration with peers.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate cross functionally and globally.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong mathematical abilities.
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs.
• Proficient Knowledge of Oracle Cloud and/or other ERP system functionality.

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensures there is a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) and Semi Finished Goods structures are in alignment with the overall planning strategy; Executes to plan.
• Analyze/modifies planned orders as necessary based on inventory levels and system inputs and data from cross functional teams; Suggest modification to PO volumes based on inventory levels when necessary.
• Analyzes Supply capacity vs RDC demand and communicates to cross-functional teams (CFT's) when additional capacity is required to support First Solar growth.
• Manages balancing of material across sites in supply constrained situations.
• Ensures accurate supplier forecast data is available to cross-functional teams.
• Manage transition roll outs/changes/phase outs to ramp new materials and minimize obsolescence.
• Manage all system planning master data for assigned materials.
• Monitor significant inventory changes and investigate root causes.
• Reviews and make corrections as needed based on exception reports to ensure sufficient inventory.
• Support requests and actions items from other departments as required.
• Maintain effective communications and foster teamwork with peers.
• Assure adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9000, ISO14000, safety, housekeeping, and audit.
• May travel, including internationally, to support customers and operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Job description subject to change at any time.

Reporting Relationships

• This position will report to Lead - Planner RDC USA.
• This position will not have direct reports.

Travel

• 5% - 10%

Estimated Salary Range

• $48,400 - $69,000 Annually

US Physical Requirements

Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office require interaction with peopl