Master Planner

Carey International Group, LLC; College Station (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carey International Group, LLC seeks a strategic Master Planner to align solar module manufacturing output with a multi-project portfolio. You will own the integrated production, material, and capacity plan to meet CODs and deployment goals.

As the primary link across Project Development, EPC, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Finance, you will optimize capacity and material availability to support reliable project execution and efficient inventory management.

Formación

• 5+ years in planning, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a Master Planner or senior production planning role.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Translate project demand forecasts into executable manufacturing plans.
• Balance factory capacity against project delivery requirements.
• Manage short-, medium-, and long-term capacity planning.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions to maximize throughput.
• Convert utility project schedules into module production requirements.
• Maintain a rolling 12-24 month manufacturing forecast.
• Coordinate material requirements for key components.
• Monitor supply risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Lead monthly demand, supply, and capacity reviews.
• Align project development, EPC, procurement, and manufacturing priorities.
• Communicate production constraints, risks, and recovery plans.
• Establish inventory targets to support project schedules.
• Optimize working capital while maintaining material readiness.
• Coordinate module deliveries with project construction schedules.
• Minimize storage and logistics costs through efficient planning.
• Track and improve: Capacity Utilization, Material Availability, Inventory Turns, Forecast Accuracy, On-Time Delivery

Conocimientos

Supply chain planning

Manufacturing planning

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Educación

Bachelors in Supply Chain Management

Bachelors in Operations Management

Bachelors in Business Administration

Related field

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Descripción del empleo

The Master Planner is responsible for aligning solar module manufacturing output with the company's utility-scale solar project portfolio. This role develops and manages the integrated production, material, and capacity plan to ensure factory operations meet project schedules, commercial operation dates (CODs), and strategic deployment goals.

As the primary link between Project Development, EPC, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Finance, the Master Planner ensures manufacturing capacity and material availability are optimized to support reliable project execution.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Capacity Planning

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Translate project demand forecasts into executable manufacturing plans.
• Balance factory capacity against project delivery requirements.
• Manage short-, medium-, and long-term capacity planning.
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions to maximize throughput.

Demand & Supply Planning

• Convert utility project schedules into module production requirements.
• Maintain a rolling 12-24 month manufacturing forecast.
• Coordinate material requirements for cells, glass, frames, encapsulants, backsheet, junction boxes, and other key components.
• Monitor supply risks and implement mitigation plans.

Integrated Business Planning

• Lead monthly demand, supply, and capacity reviews.
• Align project development, EPC, procurement, and manufacturing priorities.
• Communicate production constraints, risks, and recovery plans.

Inventory & Logistics

• Establish inventory targets to support project schedules.
• Optimize working capital while maintaining material readiness.
• Coordinate module deliveries with project construction schedules.
• Minimize storage and logistics costs through efficient planning.

Performance Management

Track and improve:

• Capacity Utilization
• Material Availability
• Inventory Turns
• Forecast Accuracy
• On-Time Project Delivery

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Business Administration
• Related field

Preferred:

• APICS CPIM or CSCP
• MBA

Experience

• 5+ years of planning, supply chain, or manufacturing experience.
• 2+ years in a Master Planner or senior production planning role.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and data analysis tools.

Preferred Experience

• Solar module manufacturing
• Renewable energy supply chains
• Contract or toll manufacturing environments
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Capacity Planning
• Inventory Optimization
• S&OP / Integrated Business Planning
• Supply Chain Risk Management
• Financial & Analytical Skills
• Cross-Functional Leadership
• Executive Communication

Success Measures

• 98% Material Availability
• High forecast accuracy across project demand plans
• Improved inventory efficiency and working capital performance
• Consistent on-time delivery of modules to utility project sites

Ideal Candidate

A strategic planner with strong manufacturing and supply chain expertise who can synchronize dedicated solar module manufacturing capacity with a multi-gigawatt utility project portfolio, ensuring reliable project execution, efficient inventory management, and optimal utilization of manufacturing assets.