Planning Specialist I — Strategic Planning & Scheduling

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a planning professional to lead strategic planning, production scheduling, and inventory optimization across manufacturing operations. You will forecast demand, allocate resources, and monitor KPIs to drive efficiency and cost containment.

Collaborating with sales, marketing, and other departments, you will implement process improvements, align planning activities with organizational goals, and ensure timely delivery of products across global markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, or related field.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain within manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement detailed planning strategies aligned with company goals.
• Create and manage production schedules to ensure timely manufacturing processes.
• Oversee inventory to balance supply and demand and minimize stockouts.
• Forecast demand using data analytics and collaborate with sales and marketing.
• Coordinate resource allocation with supply chain, procurement, and production teams.
• Track KPIs related to planning and operational efficiency for continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align planning activities with objectives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

CPIM/APICS is a plus

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Planning software

Job description

Canadian Solar Inc. is seeking a planning professional to lead strategic planning, production scheduling, and inventory optimization across manufacturing operations. You will forecast demand, allocate resources, and monitor KPIs to drive efficiency and cost containment.

Collaborating with sales, marketing, and other departments, you will implement process improvements, align planning activities with organizational goals, and ensure timely delivery of products across global markets.