Global Planner I (RDC)

First Solar, Inc.; Perrysburg Township (OH); On-site; USD 59,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

First Solar, Inc. is seeking a Planner RDC USA to manage day-to-day end-to-end planning for assigned materials in alignment with RDC strategy. The role ensures adequate inventory to support production uptime and optimizes stock levels across the supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in supply chain with ERP/MRP experience, preferably Oracle Cloud, and a background in manufacturing. Travel up to 10% may be required, with strong teamwork and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 2+ years in supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree with 1+ year in supply chain.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with MRP concepts and ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred).
• APICS/ISM Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute plan for Part and semi-finished goods aligned with planning strategy.
• Conduct regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Analyze capacity vs demand and inform cross-functional teams.
• Develop mitigation plans for supply-constrained situations.
• Ensure accurate supplier forecast data for RDC stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Detail orientation

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in supply chain or business

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business

APICS/ISM Certification

Tools

Oracle Cloud

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

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.
• Conduct regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy and support reliable RDC production operations.
• Analyzes Supply capacity vs RDC demand and communicates to cross-functional teams (CFT's) when additional capacity is required to support RDC growth.
• Analyze risk and develop mitigation plans in supply constrained situations.
• Ensures accurate supplier forecast data is available to RDC stakeholders.
• Coordinate company-wide material rollouts, changes, and phase-outs while ensuring the continuous availability of RDC-specific materials and minimizing obsolescence risk.
• 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:

• $58,656 - $69,000

US Physical Requirements:

Office Physical Requirements: All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. To best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

Potential candidates will meet the education and experience requirements provided on the above job description and excel in completing the listed responsibilities for this role. All candidates receiving an offer of employment must successfully complete a background check and any other tests that may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: First Solar is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.