Material Planner

Form Energy; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Stock options

Competitive salaries

Holistic benefits package

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Material Planning professional to ensure raw materials and components are delivered to pilot lines and production sites with optimal efficiency. You will own PO creation and supplier coordination in our ERP system, supporting procurement and manufacturing teams across a fast-growing energy technology company.

Ideal candidates bring 1–5 years of relevant experience, a proactive working style, and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of relevant experience.
• Self-starter/independent work style.
• Familiarity with Purchasing and Procurement processes.
• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets.
• Oracle ERP system experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create Purchase Orders in the ERP system and follow up.
• Coordinate with suppliers for clear-to-build updates and escalation.
• Assist warehouse and accounts payable with troubleshooting parts receipts.

Skills

Self-starter

Independent work

Procurement basics

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Oracle ERP

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

The Material Planning team is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components and sub-assemblies are delivered to Form Energy pilot lines and production sites to support production needs, at optimal efficiency

Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Execute and follow up on creation of Purchase Orders in our ERP system

• Coordinate with suppliers for clear to build updates in order to summarize parts that need further escalation with cross functional support

• Assist warehouse and accounts payable with troubleshooting issues regarding parts receipts to enable systematic resolution

What you'll bring:

• 1-5 years of relevant experience

• Self-starter/independent work style

• Familiarity with Purchasing and Procurement processes

• Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets

• Oracle ERP system experience a plus

#LI-Onsite

#LI-CB1

Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.