US Supply Planner

Nextpower LLC, USA; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401K matching

Unlimited paid time off

Bonus and equity potential

Life and disability protection

Job summary

Nextpower LLC in Fremont, CA is seeking a Global Supply Planner to lead end-to-end supply planning for domestic and global suppliers. You will drive allocation, mitigate supply risks, and ensure on-time material readiness to support project schedules.

Responsibilities include optimizing supplier performance, leveraging ERP/MRP systems and planning tools such as Anaplan and Power BI, and collaborating across Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing and Logistics to align product launches with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field with 5+ years in supply planning or master scheduling.
• Strong forecasting, MRP logic, capacity planning, and supplier allocation experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle or similar) and planning tools (Anaplan, Power BI).
• Proven ability to drive supplier performance in a global, fast-paced environment.
• APICS certification preferred; excellent communication and cross-functional influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier allocation planning based on demand forecasts, capacity, and contracts.
• Secure supply commitments aligned with forecasted demand and sourcing strategies.
• Balance supply with project priorities to protect revenue and customer commitments.
• Monitor material readiness to align with production and project schedules.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Leverage planning tools (MRP, Anaplan, Oracle, Excel, Power BI) to improve accuracy.
• Collaborate across Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics and Project Operations.
• Communicate supply risks and recovery actions to leadership.

Skills

Forecasting

MRP logic

Capacity planning

Supplier allocation

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or Supply Chain

Tools

Anaplan

Oracle ERP

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

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.

Benefits

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package.

• We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more.
• Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation.
• All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents.

Pay and Compensation

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons.

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000 - $120,000.

This role is also eligible for bonus and equity as part of the total compensation package.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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.