Master Planning Manager

Canadian Solar; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar's CS Power Systems division in the U.S. is seeking a Master Planning Manager to develop and coordinate integrated master planning across U.S. manufacturing operations.

The role links Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics to optimize capacity, inventory, and on-time deliveries. Strong experience in MPS, S&OP, capacity planning, and cross-functional leadership is required, with ERP expertise (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel skills highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's/MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in production planning or supply chain planning.
• Experience leading multi-site planning and S&OP processes.
• Experience in solar, battery, electronics, or related industries is a plus.
• Strong ERP planning system proficiency and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an integrated Master Production Schedule (MPS) across sites.
• Lead and coordinate S&OP process to align demand, supply, and priorities.
• Evaluate capacity, labor, and equipment; optimize production.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, and Materials for alignment.
• Develop planning dashboards and drive process improvements.
• Provide regular updates and risk assessments to senior management.

Skills

Master production planning

S&OP

Capacity planning

Cross-functional coordination

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

# Energize your career by applying today## Master Planning ManagerApply: On-Site: Mesquite, TX: Full time: Posted Today: 10001536**At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started.** As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to **\"Make the Difference\"** by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at **CS Power Systems**—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.**Department:** U.S. Manufacturing & Operations **Location:** Dallas TX **Reports To:** Sr. Director, Operations **Employment Type:** Full-Time **Position Summary**The Master Planning Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing integrated master planning strategies across U.S. manufacturing operations.This role serves as a critical link between Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure demand and supply alignment, optimize production capacity, improve inventory efficiency, and support on-time customer deliveries.The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity management, and cross-functional coordination within a complex manufacturing environment. **Key Responsibilities****1. Master Production Planning*** Develop and maintain an integrated Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, sales forecasts, production capacity, and material availability.* Coordinate production planning activities across multiple manufacturing facilities to ensure alignment with business priorities.* Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into executable production plans.* Monitor production performance against established plans and proactively address scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, and material shortages.* Establish short-, medium-, and long-term planning horizons to support operational and business objectives.**2. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)*** Lead and coordinate the S&OP process to align demand forecasts, supply capabilities, inventory targets, and business priorities.* Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to understand customer demand, order pipelines, and forecast changes.* Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to evaluate production capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments.* Identify supply-demand gaps and recommend solutions to support business continuity.* Facilitate regular cross-functional planning meetings and provide management with actionable recommendations.**3. Capacity & Resource Planning*** Evaluate manufacturing capacity, equipment utilization, labor availability, and production constraints.* Develop capacity planning models to support production optimization and future business growth.* Collaborate with manufacturing leadership to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.* Support resource allocation and production prioritization across manufacturing operations.**4. Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization*** Partner with Procurement, Material Planning, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability and inventory alignment with production requirements.* Monitor inventory levels, material lead times, and supply risks to minimize production disruptions.* Support inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess inventory, improve inventory turnover, and minimize working capital requirements.* Identify opportunities to improve planning efficiency and supply chain responsiveness.**5. Planning Systems & Process Improvement*** Develop and standardize master planning processes, reporting mechanisms, and planning tools across U.S. operations.* Utilize ERP systems and planning tools to improve demand visibility, production scheduling, and inventory management.* Establish planning dashboards and performance reporting to support management decision-making.* Identify opportunities for process automation, data accuracy improvement, and operational efficiency.* Support the integration and alignment of planning processes across different manufacturing facilities and business units.**6. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership*** Serve as the central coordination point for integrated planning activities across Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics.* Facilitate effective communication between commercial and operational teams regarding production capabilities and delivery commitments.* Lead planning-related continuous improvement initiatives.* Support organizational integration and process standardization across U.S. manufacturing operations.* Provide regular planning updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management. **Qualifications****Education*** Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.* Master's degree or MBA preferred.**Experience*** Minimum 10 years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, or related functions.* At least 3 years of experience in a planning leadership or management role preferred.* Proven experience in Master Production Scheduling, S&OP, demand planning, and capacity planning.* Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment strongly preferred.* Experience in solar, battery, electronics, automotive, or other complex manufacturing industries is a plus.**Skills & Competencies*** Strong understanding of manufacturing planning processes, production capacity management, and supply chain operations.* Proficiency in ERP and advanced planning systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.* Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other data analytics tools preferred.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.* Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.* Strong organizational and project management capabilities.* Ability to translate complex operational data into actionable business recommendations. **Position Summary**The Master Planning Manager is responsible for developing, coordinating, and executing integrated master planning strategies across U.S. manufacturing operations.This role serves as a critical link between Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics to ensure demand and supply alignment, optimize production capacity, improve inventory efficiency, and support on-time customer deliveries.The ideal candidate will have strong experience in manufacturing planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), capacity management, and cross-functional coordination within a complex manufacturing environment. **Key Responsibilities:** **1. Master Production Planning*** Develop and maintain an integrated Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, sales forecasts, production capacity, and material availability.* Coordinate production planning activities across multiple manufacturing facilities to ensure alignment with business priorities.* Translate sales forecasts and customer orders into executable production plans.* Monitor production performance against established plans and proactively address scheduling conflicts, capacity constraints, and material shortages.* Establish short-, medium-, and long-term planning horizons to support operational and business objectives.**2. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)*** Lead and coordinate the S&OP process to align demand forecasts, supply capabilities, inventory targets, and business priorities.* Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to understand customer demand, order pipelines, and forecast changes.* Work closely with Manufacturing and Supply Chain teams to evaluate production capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments.* Identify supply-demand gaps and recommend solutions to support business continuity.* Facilitate regular cross-functional planning meetings and provide management with actionable recommendations.**3. Capacity & Resource Planning*** Evaluate manufacturing capacity, equipment utilization, labor availability, and production constraints.* Develop capacity planning models to support production optimization and future business growth.* Collaborate with manufacturing leadership to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.* Support resource allocation and production prioritization across manufacturing operations.**4. Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization*** Partner with Procurement, Material Planning, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability and inventory alignment with production requirements.* Monitor inventory levels, material lead times, and supply risks to minimize production disruptions.* Support inventory optimization initiatives to reduce excess inventory, improve inventory turnover, and minimize working capital requirements.* Identify opportunities to improve planning efficiency and supply chain responsiveness.**5. Planning Systems & Process Improvement*** Develop and standardize master planning processes, reporting mechanisms, and planning tools across U.S. operations.* Utilize ERP systems and planning tools to improve demand visibility, production scheduling, and inventory management.* Establish planning dashboards and performance reporting to support management decision-making.* Identify opportunities for process automation, data accuracy improvement, and operational efficiency.* Support the integration and alignment of planning processes across different manufacturing facilities and business units.**6. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership*** Serve as the central coordination point for integrated planning activities across Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics.* Facilitate effective communication between commercial and operational teams regarding production capabilities and delivery commitments.* Lead planning-related continuous improvement initiatives.* Support organizational integration and process standardization across U.S. manufacturing operations.* Provide regular planning updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management. **Qualifications** **Education*** Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.* Master's degree or MBA preferred. **Experience*** Minimum 10 years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, manufacturing operations, or related functions.* At least 3 years of experience in a planning leadership or management role preferred.* Proven experience in Master Production Scheduling, S&OP, demand planning, and capacity planning.* Experience working in a multi-site manufacturing environment strongly preferred.* Experience in solar, battery, electronics, automotive, or other complex manufacturing industries is a plus. **Skills & Competencies*** Strong understanding of manufacturing planning processes, production capacity management, and supply chain operations.* Proficiency in ERP and advanced planning systems, such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent platforms.* Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or other data analytics tools preferred.* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.* Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.* Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.* Strong organizational and project management capabilities.* Ability to translate complex operational data into actionable business recommendations. #CSPowerSystems