Material Control Specialist II, Planning Material Center

Canadian Solar; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in solar energy is seeking a Material Control Specialist II to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing the Material Center, ensuring efficient material planning and control within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in supply chain management and SAP systems to optimize operations. With a strong focus on employee growth and sustainability, this company offers a supportive work culture that values work-life balance. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Training Programs

Promotional Opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in supply chain or material planning.
• Proficiency in SAP and ERP systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage Material Center operations and monitor material levels.
• Create Bill of Materials for cell production.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Material Planning

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

SAP Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

ERP Platforms

SAP

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to 'Make the Difference' by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

The Material Control Specialist II works on the Material Control team under the Planning and Material Center, responsible for planning and controlling materials used in the Cell Business Unit (BU) located in Indiana, U.S.A.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the Material Center while working closely with Planning, Data Analysis, and Warehouse teams.
• Manage and monitor material levels.
• Create Bill of Materials (BOM) for cell production.
• Work closely with the Warehouse to ensure Production Orders are fulfilled.
• Confirm material deliveries to production lines.
• Issue purchase orders to the Purchasing team.
• Leverage and manage SAP systems for effective control and daily operations.
• Support 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 manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success in delivering strong quantitative results.
• Familiar with operating in a fast-moving environment.
• Basic knowledge of ERP platforms or SAP is essential.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; bilingual proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable.