Senior Planning Manager, Solar Power & Supply

Canadian Solar Inc.; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical/dental/life/disability program

PTO and sick days

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Planning Manager to lead North American demand and supply planning, forecast accuracy, and inventory management. You will partner with Factory, Sales, Finance, and Operations to optimize planning processes and drive data-driven decisions.

The role requires deep planning expertise, ERP/CRM proficiency, and strong communication skills to influence leadership and improve metrics across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in demand, supply, or inventory planning.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end planning and order lifecycle.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for large datasets, modeling, and reconciliation.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and CRM systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication.
• Self-starter who can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own demand and supply planning across products and horizons, aligning forecasts with customer demand, inventory, and production capacity.
• Drive forecast reviews, improve forecast accuracy, and identify risks with mitigation plans.
• Guide allocation and reallocation decisions based on commitments and priorities, managing aging inventory.
• Maintain planning data integrity and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve gaps.
• Analyze complex data and translate findings into clear, executive-ready insights.
• Communicate forecast changes, risks, and actions to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure planning reports are accurate, traceable, and delivered on time.
• Own ERP/CRM processes and data quality; improve planning tools and reporting with IT.
• Lead system/process changes and develop the planning team with clear priorities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP/CRM systems

Analytical thinking

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

Power BI

Job description

CS Power Systems, a division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Planning Manager to lead North American demand and supply planning, forecast accuracy, and inventory management. You will partner with Factory, Sales, Finance, and Operations to optimize planning processes and drive data-driven decisions.

The role requires deep planning expertise, ERP/CRM proficiency, and strong communication skills to influence leadership and improve metrics across multiple functions.