Senior Production Planner

Job Description

Energy storage is the most exciting area in energy today. Massive amounts of energy storage are required if renewable energy is to take its rightful place on the electric grid. Invinity provides an alternative to the most common type of battery, lithium-ion because the battery technology that works so well in our pockets doesn't work as well at the grid scale; it wears out, limits use, and even catches fire.

Manufactured as a standardised product in a factory, Invinity's vanadium flow batteries don't degrade, won't catch fire, and can be operated continuously from full charge to full discharge for over 30 years. Invinity has 75 megawatt-hours of its modular battery systems in 82 projects across 15 countries - more than any other company in the space. We've deployed the largest flow battery systems in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the UK, and are supported by the UK's National Wealth Fund, some of the world's leading institutional investors and our projects are backed by major institutions including the U.S. Department of Energy and the UK Government.

A compelling product and recent funding put Invinity in a position to grow dramatically as it addresses the global imperative for stationary energy storage. Join us as we help transform renewable energy into a stable and dependable contributor to the transition to net zero.

Invinity has operations in the UK, Canada and the U.S. and trades publicly in the UK on AIM and in the U.S. on OTCQX. For more information about us visit our webpage.

The energy transition means, fundamentally, a push toward electrification using renewable energy. Renewable energy's intermittent nature is tamed by energy storage, and not just any storage, but large-scale, long-duration and robust stationary energy storage. That's where Invinity comes in. We make flow batteries that store energy in a liquid electrolyte containing vanadium. Invinity's vanadium flow batteries are highly advanced versions of this proven technology.

Invinity is deploying large-scale projects throughout the UK and internationally. Working closely with Supply Chain, Production, Finance and Sales teams you will oversee the development and execution of production schedules, with a primary focus on accurately predicting delivery dates and preventing delays.

This role will ensure all factors affecting production-such as resource availability, staffing, inventory, and external dependencies-are effectively managed. This pivotal role requires strategic planning, strong leadership, and effective collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an accurate production schedule that aligns with customer demands, inventory targets, ensuring on-time deliveries and minimising delays.
• Using business ERP scheduling software, PowerBI and other data analysis tools to track progress and performance, making real-time adjustments to optimise resource utilisation and maintain delivery timelines, applying to manufacturing and purchasing requirements.
• Coordinate with various departments - Production, Purchasing, Sales and design - to ensure all materials and resources are available and that the schedule is adjusted proactively for any external or internal delays.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends, ensuring key planning dates are met and identify when projects are falling behind schedule.
• Move data analysis from Adhoc, just in time to embedded behaviours within Operations, applying learnings from LEAN manufacturing.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPI's) using ERP and other internal systems to drive material availability. Communicate with purchasing and receiving to ensure all necessary parts are available.
• Lead cross-functional teams to review production progress, address challenges, and ensure alignment.
• Communicate production schedules, updates, and performance metrics to stakeholders at all levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Work closely with Engineering to ensure all changes are implemented internally and externally.

Externally - Contract manufacturers and procurement to ensure implementation and cut in

Internally - Purchasing for project requirements met latest revision requirements.

• Ensure customer operations requirements are planned and managed to ensure customer requirements are met in a timely manor. Participate in the governance of the ad hoc projects and adequately maintain the performance indicators of these projects according to the material ordered Interact with several multifunctional teams (Production, Procurement, Engineering, Quality Finance)
• Provide support on all tactical day-to-day activities that arise
• Maintain organised files for all documents, across all systems based on existing processes and procedures
• Develop and manage artifacts (documentation), working with Logistics, Facilitate manage international shipments ensuring adherence to Invinity processes.
• Manage the annual inventory cycle count and other inventory processes within the business, including report generation and support to Invinity Finance and external Auditors to action closure.
• May be required to perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Essential experience, skills, and qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative subject area (e.g. Statistics, Maths, Finance, Engineering, Sciences)
• 4+ years of related experience in an analytical role
• Able to document and deliver information clearly and concisely ensuring dissemination in an organised and timely manner
• Highly skilled at building and maintaining effective and productive relationships with key stakeholders and supply partners
• Highly experienced in creating and managing Data systems.
• Knowledge of PQE, PowerBI and other tools to facilitate concise data visualisation at all levels within the organisation
• analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities sometimes creating those priorities
• Drive and time management skills
• Advanced EXCEL skills including PQE, Data Modelling and Macros.
• Extensive understanding and experience with all aspects of ERP systems preferably Cin7 core or Microsoft Dynamics.

What do we offer you?

We continuously review and enhance our staff benefits, and this remains an important focus for Invinity as the business grows. We also operate a share option scheme, enabling employees to participate in the long-term success of the company. Our ambition is to become best in class not only in the UK, but across all our global sites. Achieving this takes time and balance, but it is central to our commitment to being incrementally better, year on year. Some of our benefits are automatic upon passing probation.

Current UK Benefits include:

• Enhanced 5% matched pension scheme with Smart Pension
• Paid death in service cover and life assurance (from day one)
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI), with the option to add partners and dependants (taxable benefit)
• Medicash Health Cash Plan, covering everyday healthcare costs (taxable benefit)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support, counselling and practical advice
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, where role and site allow
• Electric Vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility and scheme rules; currently trialling with Octopus Energy)
• Learning, training and development support, including apprenticeships, early-careers roles and enhanced professional development (with further offerings planned)
• 29 days annual leave entitlement plus UK public holidays, with part of the allowance used for a mandatory two-week company shutdown at the end of the calendar year
• Additional benefits are available following successful completion of probation which is 3 or 6 months and we remain open to employee suggestions as we continue to evolve.

At Invinity, we are actively focused on increasing the representation of women across all levels of our organisation, particularly within our engineering, manufacturing and technical teams. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better innovation, and we are committed to providing a working environment where women can thrive, lead, and progress their careers in STEM.

We support this through inclusive hiring practices, equal pay for equal work, flexible working options, leadership development and continuous review of our policies to ensure they meet the needs of all genders and life stages.

Our culture is one of respect, inclusion, and empowerment - where every individual can contribute fully and confidently to a sustainable energy future.