Material Control Specialist

Mesquite Modules Corporation; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, is seeking a Material Control Specialist I for its US cell manufacturing site in Indiana. You will participate in planning and controlling materials, creating BOMs, and coordinating with planning, warehousing and purchasing teams to ensure orderly production flow.

The role requires a degree in a related field and 1+ year in supply chain; English fluency is essential and Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Over 1 year of experience in supply chain, warehousing or material planning in a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Basic knowledge of ERP platforms or SAP is a must.
• Exceptional communication skills and fluent written/spoken English; Mandarin is a plus.
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Helps to manage and oversee Material Center while coordinating with Planning, Data Analysis and Warehouse teams.
• Monitors material levels and supports planning for cell production.
• Creates Bill of Materials (BOM) for cell production.
• Works with Warehouse to ensure Production Orders are fulfilled.
• Confirms material deliveries to production lines.
• Issues purchase orders to the Purchasing team.
• Leverages SAP and supports ISO 9001 activities.
• Participates in weekly planning and purchasing conference calls.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Mandarin (desirable)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related fields

Master's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related fields

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

Position Title: Material Control Specialist I – Planning and Material Control Department: Supply Chain Entity: U.S. Cell Manufacturing (USCM) Reports To: Senior Supervisor, Planning and Material Control Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Position Summary: The Material Control Specialist I works on the Material Control team under Planning and Material Center, which is responsible for planning and controlling materials used in the Cell Business Unit (BU) located in Indiana, U.S.A.

Primary Responsibilities

• Helps to manage and oversee Material Center while working closely with Planning, Data Analysis and Warehouse teams
• Supports the management and monitoring of material levels
• Creates Bill of Materials (BOM) for cell production
• Work closely with the Warehouse to ensure Production Orders are fulfilled
• Confirms material deliveries to production lines
• Issues purchase orders to the Purchasing team
• Leverages and manages SAP systems for effective control and daily operations.
• Supports ISO 9001 activities
• Participate in weekly planning and purchasing conference calls

Qualifications and Experience

• A master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related fields is preferred, a bachelor’s degree is required
• Over 1 year of working experience in supply chain, warehousing or material planning within a multinational corporation manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success in delivering strong quantitative results
• Familiar with performing in a fast-moving environment
• Basic knowledge of ERP platforms or SAP is a must
• Exceptional communication skills
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; bilingual proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable

#CSPowerSystems Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001. Our friendly and dedicated team of sales and operations experts work with retailers and strategic distribution partners all over the globe to provide our residential, commercial and utility-scale solar solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.