US Supply Planner
Fremont, South Bldg, California - USAAll locationsFremont, South Bldg, California - USAUnited States (Fremont, CA) – role supports domestic and global suppliers and may require periodic travel On-site
$110,000–$120,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
The Global Supply Planner is responsible for leading supplier allocation planning, securing supply continuity, and driving supplier performance to support Nextpower’s large-scale solar project execution. This role owns supply planning execution across key suppliers and product families, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, sourcing strategies, and operational delivery requirements. The position plays a critical role in identifying supply risks early, implementing mitigation and recovery strategies, and enhancing end-to-end visibility from purchase order through delivery. The Global Supply Planner partners cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Regional Delivery, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to ensure supply commitments are met while optimizing cost, service, and operational performance. The role directly protects revenue, enables project execution, and strengthens supplier partnerships critical to Nextpower’s growth in the renewable energy sector.
What you'll bring
- 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
- Demonstrated experience managing supplier performance in a global, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional and supplier stakeholders without direct authority.
- 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.
- Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package.