Senior Master Planning Manager – U.S. Manufacturing

Canadian Solar; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar's CS Power Systems division in the U.S. is seeking a Master Planning Manager to develop and coordinate integrated master planning across U.S. manufacturing operations.

The role links Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics to optimize capacity, inventory, and on-time deliveries. Strong experience in MPS, S&OP, capacity planning, and cross-functional leadership is required, with ERP expertise (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel skills highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Master's/MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in production planning or supply chain planning.
• Experience leading multi-site planning and S&OP processes.
• Experience in solar, battery, electronics, or related industries is a plus.
• Strong ERP planning system proficiency and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an integrated Master Production Schedule (MPS) across sites.
• Lead and coordinate S&OP process to align demand, supply, and priorities.
• Evaluate capacity, labor, and equipment; optimize production.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, and Materials for alignment.
• Develop planning dashboards and drive process improvements.
• Provide regular updates and risk assessments to senior management.

Skills

Master production planning

S&OP

Capacity planning

Cross-functional coordination

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Canadian Solar's CS Power Systems division in the U.S. is seeking a Master Planning Manager to develop and coordinate integrated master planning across U.S. manufacturing operations.

The role links Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics to optimize capacity, inventory, and on-time deliveries. Strong experience in MPS, S&OP, capacity planning, and cross-functional leadership is required, with ERP expertise (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel skills highly valued.