Global Planner I (Spares)

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. Basic Job Functions: In this role you will be responsible for day-to-day execution of end-to-end planning processes of assigned Spares and IDM materials in conjunction with an aligned strategy. The candidate is tasked with managing incoming material stock levels in conjunction with the demand plan to support the global manufacturing operations. This position is a key driver in ensuring that adequate inventory is available to ensure production and equipment uptime, while optimizing inventory levels and other financial metrics. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or business related field; OR Associates degree and minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Supply Chain function . APICS/ISM Certification preferred. Minimum 1 year relevant work experience in a supply chain function. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience with commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within Supply Chain. Experience with MRP concepts and one or more ERP systems (SAP preferred). Required Skills/Competencies: Works with guidance/supervision from Manager or more experienced peers. Ability to analyze data, recognize critical issues and drive solutions to resolve. Ability to seek/gather information from cross functional teams. Demonstrates strong collaboration with peers. Demonstrates ability to communicate cross functionally and globally. Strong attention to detail. Strong mathematical abilities. Proficient use of all Microsoft Office suite programs. Proficient Knowledge of SAP and/or other ERP system functionality. Essential Responsibilities: Ensures there is a Plan for Every Part (PFEP) in alignment with the overall planning strategy; Executes to plan. Analyze/ modifies planned orders as necessary based on inventory levels and system inputs and data from cross functional teams; Suggest modification to PO volumes based on inventory levels when necessary. Analyzes Supply capacity vs global demand and communicates to cross-functional teams (CFT’s) when additional capacity is required to support First Solar growth. Manages global balancing of supply across sites in supply constrained situations. Ensures accurate supplier forecast data available to cross functional teams. Manage transition roll outs/changes/phase outs to ramp new materials and minimize obsolescence. Manage all system planning master data for assigned materials. Monitor significant inventory changes and investigate root cause. Reviews and makes corrections as needed based on exception reports to ensure sufficient inventory. Support requests and actions items from other departments as required. Maintain effective communications and foster teamwork with peers. Assure adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9000, ISO14000, safety, housekeeping, and audit. May travel, including internationally, to support customers and operations. Other duties as assigned. Job description subject to change at any time. Reporting Relationships: This position will not have direct reports. Travel: 10% - 20% Estimated Salary Range: $48,400- $69,000 salary US Physical Requirements: Hybrid Physical Requirements: Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift. Will climb stairs on an occasional basis. Will lift, push or pull up to 37 pounds on an occasional basis. Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis. 20/40 vision in both eyes together, with or without correction, is required. Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures. May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis. May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis. Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guard…

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