Planning Supervisor (m/w/d)

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Job Description

Canadian Solar Inc. is a vertically-integrated manufacturer of ingots, wafers, cells, solar modules (panels) and custom-designed solar power applications. Canadian Solar Inc. delivers solar power products of uncompromising quality to customers worldwide. Canadian Solar’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 Summary

The Planning Supervisor oversees the operations of 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

• Manage and oversee the Planning team while working closely with Material Center, Data Analysis, and Warehouse teams
• Provide leadership, guidance, and constructive feedback to planners to enhance team functionality and support staff development
• Collaborate with headquarters to review and adjust production targets as needed
• Plan and schedule daily production outputs to align with cell manufacturing requirements
• 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 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
• Provide additional support by taking on departmental tasks during staff absences

Qualifications and Experience

• A master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related fields is preferred, a bachelor’s degree is required
• Over 3 years of management experience in supply chain or material planning within a multinational corporation manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated success in delivering strong quantitative results
• Proven experience managing a fast-moving environment
• Extensive knowledge of ERP platforms or SAP is a significant advantage
• Proven leadership and communication skills in managing junior staff
• Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; bilingual proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable