Materials Planner

Bloom Energy; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 89,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Energy in Newark, DE is seeking a Material Planner for a contract-to-permanent, on-site role. You will monitor ERP demand signals, maintain data accuracy, and collaborate with buyers to address material shortages and optimize inventory.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in material or production planning, with ERP/MRP experience (SAP/Oracle) and strong analytical, communication, and Excel skills. This role supports SIOP processes and inventory optimization initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 years of material planning, production planning, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Experience supporting SIOP or S&OP planning preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage demand signals within the ERP system to ensure accuracy and validity.
• Remove invalid, duplicate, or outdated demand signals before they reach buyers.
• Analyze demand fluctuations and adjust planning parameters accordingly.
• Maintain planning data accuracy including lead times, order policies, and safety stock levels.
• Review proposed SIOP plans for material feasibility and identify risks and supply gaps.
• Project material shortages and communicate risks to operations and purchasing teams.
• Work with buyers to prioritize and expedite critical materials.
• Develop mitigation plans for potential shortages.
• Analyze inventory levels to prevent excess and obsolete material; support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Review and validate Bills of Materials to ensure accurate demand generation and resolve BOM discrepancies.
• Prepare and distribute reports: Ex-cess & Obsolete analysis, material shortage reports, SIOP risk analysis and planning updates.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and ERP data accuracy.

Skills

Material planning

ERP/MRP analytics

SIOP planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. We are looking for a Material Planner to join our team in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This is a contract-to-permanent position with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance and business needs. This role will report to Material Planning Manager and is based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage demand signals within the ERP system to ensure accuracy and validity
• Proactively identify and remove invalid, duplicate, or outdated demand signals before they reach buyers
• Analyze demand fluctuations and adjust planning parameters accordingly
• Maintain planning data accuracy including lead times, order policies, and safety stock levels
• Review proposed SIOP plans for material feasibility, identify material risks, constraints, and potential supply gaps and propose revised SIOP plans based on material availability and supply constraints
• Project material shortages and proactively communicate risks to operations and purchasing teams
• Work closely with buyers to prioritize and expedite critical materials
• Develop mitigation plans for potential shortages
• Analyze inventory levels to prevent excess and obsolete material & Support inventory optimization initiatives
• Review and validate Bills of Materials to ensure accurate demand generation & work with engineering and related teams to resolve BOM discrepancies
• Prepare and distribute reports including:
  • Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis
  • Material shortage reports
  • SIOP risk analysis and planning updates
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and ERP data accuracy and inventory optimization
• Support supply chain and operational improvement initiatives

Skills and Experience:

• 5 years of material planning, production planning, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience supporting SIOP or S&OP planning preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail

Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants, will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodations, consistent with applicable laws, for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, who can perform the essential job functions, unless undue hardship would result.

At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience. #BEI2024 #LI-DK Salary Ranges: $88,600.00 - $127,400.00

Bloom Energy's mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. With roots in NASA’s Mars Program, the company’s founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. K.R. Sridhar, developed an innovative fuel cell technology that is shifting the energy paradigm and redefining the electric power market. The Bloom Energy Server is a distributed electric power solution built for the digital age and capable of delivering highly reliable, uninterrupted 24x7 constant power that is also clean and sustainable. Bloom’s unique on-site power generation systems are among the most efficient on the planet, providing significantly reduced operating costs and producing dramatically lower greenhouse gas emissions. By generating power where it is consumed, Bloom Energy offers increased electrical reliability and improved energy security, providing a clear path to energy independence. Some of the largest companies in the world trust Bloom Energy to provide their businesses with clean, reliable and resilient energy. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. The company, headquartered in San Jose, California, is growing quickly and looking to add to its dynamic team. Stay up to date with Bloom Energy through our social channels.