Planning Specialist I

Summary The Energy Engineering team provides and maintains the utility systems and infrastructure that enable safe, reliable, and efficient battery manufacturing operations, including utility system maintenance, utility construction and hook-ups, energy management, infrastructure expansion, and continuous improvement. The Planning Specialist I supports planning and coordination across these activities. This role develops and maintains schedules, tracks maintenance and project activities, coordinates contractor access and work activities, supports budget planning and expenditure processes, and prepares reports and analyses for team leadership. The position also monitors and analyzes energy and utility consumption using the site's utility management systems and AI-based analytics tools to forecast future consumption, identify inefficiencies, and support initiatives that reduce energy usage and operating costs. The Planning Specialist I works closely with engineers, maintenance teams, production, construction teams, contractors, vendors, and global headquarters. This is an entry-level position offering broad exposure to manufacturing operations, industrial utility systems, project planning, budget management, contractor coordination, and data-driven energy optimization, with development opportunity into more advanced planning responsibilities. Responsibilities Support short-term and long-term planning for utility and facility activities supporting manufacturing operations Develop and maintain schedules and track maintenance and project activities Collect, organize, and analyze utility, maintenance, and project data to support planning and decision making Support planning and administration of the team's annual budget, including developing budget plans, coordinating pre-approval for planned expenditures, tracking budget utilization, and processing and reconciling invoices Assist with forecasting utility requirements based on production plans, capacity changes, projects, and future business needs Monitor and analyze energy and utility consumption data using the site's utility management system and AI-based analytics tools Identify trends, abnormal consumption, and opportunities to improve energy and utility efficiency Prepare regular reports, dashboards, presentations, meeting minutes, and planning updates in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for team leadership and headquarters Maintain planning databases, spreadsheets, documentation, and tracking tools to ensure information is accurate and up to date Coordinate visitor and vehicle registration for contractors, vendors, and other external personnel supporting Energy Engineering activities, ensuring required access information and documentation are completed in accordance with site requirements Coordinate contractor access and work activities in support of maintenance and construction schedules Assist with coordination of planned outages, shutdowns, construction activities, and other work that may affect plant operations Support continuous improvement of planning processes, reporting methods, and team workflows Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container) Perform other duties as assigned Essential Employee Status This position supports essential facility and utility operations. The role may require support during planned outages, shutdowns, construction activities, off-hours, weekends, or emergency situations to maintain facility operations and production continuity. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field required Experience Minimum 1 year of experience in planning, operations, supply chain, business management, finance, or a related field required Relevant internship, co-op, or undergraduate research experience in planning, opera…

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