Strategic Master Planning Lead, US Manufacturing

Mesquite Modules Corporation; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Power Systems, a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Master Planning Manager to drive integrated master planning for U.S. manufacturing operations.

You will bridge Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics to optimize demand-supply alignment, capacity, and on-time deliveries. The role requires strong expertise in MPS, S&OP, and capacity planning, with experience in multi-site manufacturing and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering or Business Administration.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in production planning or supply chain planning, with 3+ years in leadership.
• Experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment, preferably in solar/battery/complex industries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated Master Production Schedule (MPS) across U.S. manufacturing facilities.
• Lead S&OP process to align demand forecasts with supply capabilities and inventory targets.
• Evaluate capacity, equipment, labor, and constraints to optimize production.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Material Planning, and Logistics on inventory and material availability.
• Standardize planning processes, reporting, and tools; implement automation where possible.
• Lead cross-functional planning initiatives and provide updates to senior management.

Skills

Master Production Scheduling

Sales & Operations Planning

capacity planning

cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems

Excel

Power BI

data analytics

communication

project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree or MBA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

Job description

CS Power Systems, a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, seeks a Master Planning Manager to drive integrated master planning for U.S. manufacturing operations.

You will bridge Sales, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Logistics to optimize demand-supply alignment, capacity, and on-time deliveries. The role requires strong expertise in MPS, S&OP, and capacity planning, with experience in multi-site manufacturing and ERP systems.