Senior Master Planner: Capacity, Inventory & S&OP

Canadian Solar Inc.; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. in Texas seeks a Senior Specialist I, Master Planner to lead enterprise master production scheduling, inventory strategy, capacity planning, and materials control across multiple facilities.

The role partners with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive planning excellence, optimize inventory, and ensure on-time delivery. You will oversee S&OP, S&OE initiatives, and continuous improvement, translating forecasts into

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of manufacturing planning, materials management, or operations planning experience.
• 3+ years in master planning or production planning leadership.
• Strong experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Advanced ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MAPICS, MACPAC, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting S&OP and S&OE processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of enterprise master production schedules (MPS) across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Translate demand forecasts, customer orders, inventory targets, and capacity constraints into executable production plans.
• Develop and maintain rolling production plans that optimize capacity utilization, labor efficiency, and inventory investment.
• Manage finite and rough-cut capacity planning processes to identify bottlenecks and mitigation plans.
• Ensure level-loaded production schedules that support customer commitments and operational stability.
• Facilitate monthly S&OP and weekly S&OE processes.
• Align demand, supply, inventory, and capacity plans with business objectives.
• Evaluate risks and opportunities related to forecast changes, capacity constraints, and material shortages.
• Provide scenario analysis and recommendations to support executive decision-making.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supplier Management teams to improve material availability and supplier performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Excel & reporting tools

S&OP / S&OE experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

MAPICS

MACPAC

Job description

Canadian Solar Inc. in Texas seeks a Senior Specialist I, Master Planner to lead enterprise master production scheduling, inventory strategy, capacity planning, and materials control across multiple facilities.

The role partners with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive planning excellence, optimize inventory, and ensure on-time delivery. You will oversee S&OP, S&OE initiatives, and continuous improvement, translating forecasts into