Operations Planner

Fusion Energy Base; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Fusion Energy Base in Devens, MA is seeking an Operations Planner to align schedules and resources across suppliers, the supply chain and manufacturing for critical path items. You will translate engineering bills of materials into actionable planning signals, monitor risk, communicate blockers, and drive the transition from development to production with practical process improvements.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years in manufacturing or planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Finance.
• 3+ years in Manufacturing, Planning, or Supply Chain experience translating Engineering designs into demand and supply plans.
• Strong understanding of ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office or G‑Suite applications.
• General understanding of quality system functionality.
• Strong relationship building skills, and the ability to interact and work effectively with many levels of personnel and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Interface between Suppliers, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to align schedules and resources for critical path items.
• Translate Engineering bills of materials into actionable planning signals for the Supply Chain and Production teams.
• Monitor and report supply risk mitigation strategies to internal customers on a continuous basis.
• Identify and clearly communicate schedule blockers and their impacts.
• Manage full product lifecycle demand and supply planning signals, with an emphasis on the transition from development to production.
• Negotiate internally and externally to ensure resources are appropriately allocated.
• Create tools and innovate planning processes to help the supply chain operate more efficiently.

Skills

ERP and MRP systems

MS Office / G-Suite

Relationship building

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Finance

Job description

Operations Planner

Location: Devens, MA. Full-time, On-site.

Responsibilities

• Interface between Suppliers, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to align schedules and resources for critical path items.
• Translate Engineering bills of materials into actionable planning signals for the Supply Chain and Production teams.
• Monitor and report supply risk mitigation strategies to internal customers on a continuous basis.
• Identify and clearly communicate schedule blockers and their impacts.
• Manage full product lifecycle demand and supply planning signals, with an emphasis on the transition from development to production.
• Negotiate internally and externally to ensure resources are appropriately allocated.
• Create tools and innovate planning processes to help the supply chain operate more efficiently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Finance.
• 3+ years in Manufacturing, Planning, or Supply Chain experience translating Engineering designs into demand and supply plans.
• Strong understanding of ERP and MRP systems.
• Strong computer skills with MS Office or G‑Suite applications.
• General understanding of quality system functionality.
• Strong relationship building skills, and the ability to interact and work effectively with many levels of personnel and suppliers.

Bonus Points

• Master’s Degree
• Start-up or high growth environment experience
• Experience with resource allocation
• Creating and maintaining master schedules
• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

Must‑have Physical Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $30 - $42 an hour, plus equity and benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience.

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 company‑wide holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team‑building activities

Equal Opportunity Employer

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

Export Control Compliance

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws”). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.