Global Supply Planner for Solar Projects

Nextpower; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower seeks a Global Supply Planner to lead supplier allocation planning, secure supply continuity, and drive supplier performance for large solar project execution.

You will manage supply planning across key suppliers, align demand forecasts with sourcing strategies, and collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Project Operations to meet project deadlines while optimizing cost and service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field with at least 5 years of experience in supply planning, master scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain leadership; or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong command of supply planning principles, including forecasting, MRP logic, capacity planning, and supplier allocation strategies.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle or similar) and advanced planning tools (Anaplan or equivalent); strong analytical capabilities in Excel; Power BI a plus.
• Demonstrated experience managing supplier performance in a global, fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in solar, electronics, semiconductor, steel, automotive, heavy equipment, or comparable industries preferred.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional and supplier stakeholders without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier allocation planning based on demand forecasts, supplier capacity, pricing agreements, and contractual volume commitments.
• Secure supply commitments aligned with forecasted demand and sourcing strategies.
• Balance supply availability with project priorities to protect revenue and customer commitments.
• Monitor material readiness to ensure alignment with production and project schedules.
• Identify potential supply gaps early through proactive analysis of forecast, capacity, and lead‑time constraints.
• Develop and execute mitigation and recovery plans to protect project timelines and reduce business risk.
• Support new supplier ramp‑ups, capacity expansions, and production readiness initiatives.
• Partner with Sourcing on supplier strategy decisions, including capacity planning and long‑term supply agreements.
• Drive supplier On‑Time Shipment (OTS) performance in collaboration with regional delivery and logistics teams.
• Lead regular supplier performance reviews to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
• Standardize supplier management processes to improve accountability, visibility, and execution discipline.
• Serve as the primary cross‑functional point of contact for supply‑related production and execution issues.
• Leverage MRP and advanced planning tools (Anaplan, Oracle, Excel, Power BI) to manage supply signals and improve planning accuracy.
• Enhance end‑to‑end visibility from purchase order through delivery to improve transparency and decision‑making.
• Improve inventory health by ensuring planning accuracy and reducing excess, obsolete, or aging material.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supply planning processes and operational performance.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Regional Delivery, and Project Operations teams.
• Align supply plans with product launches, engineering changes, and project execution requirements.
• Communicate supply risks, trade‑offs, and recovery actions clearly to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Forecasting

MRP principles

Supplier allocation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Anaplan

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Nextpower seeks a Global Supply Planner to lead supplier allocation planning, secure supply continuity, and drive supplier performance for large solar project execution.

You will manage supply planning across key suppliers, align demand forecasts with sourcing strategies, and collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Project Operations to meet project deadlines while optimizing cost and service.