What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planning Specialist position at canadiansolar?
At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started. As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future. Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPowerTech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to "Make the Difference" by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at CS Power Systems—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution. Company Summary: CS Powertech is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. CS Powertech delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. CS Powertech’s world class team of professionals works closely with our customers to provide them with solutions for all their solar needs. For more information on the company, please visit www.canadian-solar.com. Position Title: Material Planner – Planning and Material Control Department: Supply Chain Management Entity: U.S. Cell Manufacturing (USCM) Reports To: Planning Supervisor Location: Jeffersonville, Indiana Position Summary: The Material Planner works on the Planning team under Planning and Material Center, which is responsible for planning and controlling materials used in the Cell Business Unit (BU) located in Indiana, U.S.A. Primary Responsibilities Collaborate with headquarters to review and adjust production targets as needed Assess inventory level and delivery timeline to support production targets Monitor potential material shortages, develop contingency plans, and stay informed about market trends and supply chain dynamics Collaborate with key functions, including Production, Warehouse, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Quality, to ensure seamless manufacturing operations Manage and maintain MRP data, investigating anomalies in material usage to ensure accuracy and efficiency Identify and implement process improvement opportunities within production planning operations Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain activities with overarching business goals Leverage and manage SAP systems for effective control and daily operations. Support ISO 9001 activities Participate in weekly planning and purchasing conference calls Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related fields is required 1-3 years of working experience in supply chain, production or material planning within a multinational corporation manufacturing environment Demonstrated success in delivering strong quantitative results Familiar with performing in a fast-moving environment Basic knowledge of ERP platforms or SAP preferred Exceptional communication skills Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; bilingual proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable Compensation and Benefits: CS Powertech offers a competitive salary plus fully comprehensive benefits and performance bonus package based on an annual objective achievement. Our generous benefits package includes a 401(k) Retirement Plan, medical/dental/life/disability program, PTO and sick days. This is a full-time position. Note: The company reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities of this position at any time as its own discretion. CS Powertech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. #CSPowerSystems Canadian Solar is a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions since 2001. Our friendly and dedicated team of sales and operations experts work with retailers and strategic distribution partners all over the globe to provide our residential, commercial and utility-scale solar solutions. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.