Sr. Manager, Warehouse Operations

Nextpower Inc; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower Inc in Fremont, CA is seeking a Global Supply Planner to lead supplier allocation planning, secure supply continuity, and drive supplier performance for large-scale solar projects.

This role partners with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics to align demand forecasts with sourcing strategies, manage risk, and improve end-to-end visibility from PO to delivery. Periodic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years in supply planning or related leadership role.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles with 3+ years experience.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier allocation planning based on demand forecasts, capacity, and contracts.
• Identify supply risks early and develop mitigation and recovery plans.
• Drive supplier performance reviews and improve planning accuracy across regions.
• Maintain end-to-end visibility from PO to delivery and support cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics on capacity planning and launches.

Skills

Forecasting

MRP logic

Capacity planning

Supplier allocation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related

Master’s degree

Tools

Oracle ERP

Anaplan

Excel

Power BI

Job description

**Title:** Global Supply Planner **Department:** Supply Chain – Global Supply Planning **Reports to:** Manager, Supply Chain – Global Supply Planning **Location:** United States (Fremont, CA) – role supports domestic and global suppliers and may require periodic travel**Role Summary**The Global Supply Planner is responsible for leading supplier allocation planning, securing supply continuity, and driving supplier performance to support Nextpower’s large-scale solar project execution. This role owns supply planning execution across key suppliers and product families, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, sourcing strategies, and operational delivery requirements.The position plays a critical role in identifying supply risks early, implementing mitigation and recovery strategies, and enhancing end-to-end visibility from purchase order through delivery. The Global Supply Planner partners cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Regional Delivery, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to ensure supply commitments are met while optimizing cost, service, and operational performance.The role directly protects revenue, enables project execution, and strengthens supplier partnerships critical to Nextpower’s growth in the renewable energy sector.**Key Responsibilities****Supply Planning & Allocation*** Lead supplier allocation planning based on demand forecasts, supplier capacity, pricing agreements, and contractual volume commitments.* Secure supply commitments aligned with forecasted demand and sourcing strategies.* Balance supply availability with project priorities to protect revenue and customer commitments.* Monitor material readiness to ensure alignment with production and project schedules.**Supply Risk Management & Continuity*** Identify potential supply gaps early through proactive analysis of forecast, capacity, and lead-time constraints.* Develop and execute mitigation and recovery plans to protect project timelines and reduce business risk.* Support new supplier ramp-ups, capacity expansions, and production readiness initiatives.* Partner with Sourcing on supplier strategy decisions, including capacity planning and long-term supply agreements.**Supplier Performance Management*** Drive supplier On-Time Shipment (OTS) performance in collaboration with regional delivery and logistics teams.* Lead regular supplier performance reviews to drive accountability and continuous improvement.* Standardize supplier management processes to improve accountability, visibility, and execution discipline.* Serve as the primary cross-functional point of contact for supply-related production and execution issues.**Planning Systems & Process Excellence*** Leverage MRP and advanced planning tools (Anaplan, Oracle, Excel, Power BI) to manage supply signals and improve planning accuracy.* Enhance end-to-end visibility from purchase order through delivery to improve transparency and decision-making.* Improve inventory health by ensuring planning accuracy and reducing excess, obsolete, or aging material.* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supply planning processes and operational performance.**Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Partner closely with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Regional Delivery, and Project Operations teams.* Align supply plans with product launches, engineering changes, and project execution requirements.* Communicate supply risks, trade-offs, and recovery actions clearly to leadership and stakeholders.**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in supply planning, master scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain leadership; or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience.* Strong command of supply planning principles, including forecasting, MRP logic, capacity planning, and supplier allocation strategies.* Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle or similar) and advanced planning tools (Anaplan or equivalent);strong analytical capabilities in Excel; Power BI a plus.* Demonstrated experience managing supplier performance in a global, fast-paced environment.* Experience in solar, electronics, semiconductor, steel, automotive, heavy equipment, or comparable industries preferred.* APICS certification preferred.* Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional and supplier stakeholders without direct authority.**Competencies*** Strategic and operational thinker with strong problem-solving capability.* Data-driven decision-maker with high analytical rigor.* Proactive risk identifier with a bias for action and execution.* Strong cross-functional collaborator across regions, cultures, and time zones.* Ownership mindset with ability to operate effectively in a growth-oriented, fast-moving environment.At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.