Sr. Master Planner Specialist

## Sr. Master Planner Specialist Apply:
On-Site:
Mesquite, TX:
Full time:
Posted Today:

** At CS Power Systems, we're on a mission to transform lives by delivering clean, solar-powered electricity to millions worldwide—and we're just getting started.
** As a cutting-edge division of Canadian Solar, a global leader founded in 2001, we stand at the forefront of manufacturing high-performance solar panels, inverters, and advanced energy storage solutions. In this fast-growing, high-impact industry, our deep commitment to sustainability drives everything we do, creating innovative technologies that power a brighter, greener future.

Across Canadian Solar's powerful ecosystem—including CS Power Systems, CSPower

Tech, e-STORAGE, Recurrent Energy, MSS, and CSI Solar—we're deeply invested in our people's success. If you're passionate about renewable energy and want to
** Make the Difference
** by building a lasting positive impact on the planet and communities everywhere, join us at
** CS Power Systems**—where your talent can help shape the clean energy revolution.
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* Responsibilities include:

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** Production & Capacity Planning
*** Lead development and maintenance of enterprise master production schedules (MPS) across multiple manufacturing sites.
* Translate demand forecasts, customer orders, inventory targets, and capacity constraints into executable production plans.
* Develop and maintain rolling production plans that optimize capacity utilization, labor efficiency, and inventory investment.
* Manage finite and rough-cut capacity planning processes to identify bottlenecks and mitigation plans.
* Ensure level-loaded production schedules that support customer commitments and operational stability.###
** Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
*** Facilitate monthly S&OP and weekly S&OE processes.
* Align demand, supply, inventory, and capacity plans with business objectives.
* Evaluate risks and opportunities related to forecast changes, capacity constraints, and material shortages.
* Provide scenario analysis and recommendations to support executive decision-making.###
** Inventory & Material Strategy
*** Establish inventory planning policies, safety stock strategies, and replenishment methodologies.
* Drive inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining production continuity and customer service levels.
* Monitor inventory health, excess and obsolete inventory, inventory accuracy, and working capital performance.
* Lead PFEP (Plan for Every Part) strategy development, including part segmentation and replenishment parameters.
* Collaborate with Procurement and Supplier Management teams to improve material availability and supplier performance.###
** ERP/MRP Systems & Analytics
*** Drive effective use of ERP/MRP planning systems to improve planning accuracy and execution.
* Analyze planning data and develop dashboards that provide visibility to demand, supply, inventory, and delivery performance.
* Ensure planning master data integrity including lead times, planning parameters, BOMs, and inventory records.
* Utilize data analytics to identify trends, risks, and continuous improvement opportunities.
* All other duties as assigned##
** Required Qualifications
*** Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
* 5+ years of experience in manufacturing planning, materials management, supply chain, or operations planning.
* 3+ years of progressive experience in Master Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain leadership roles.
* Strong experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.
* Advanced ERP/MRP experience (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, MAPICS, MACPAC, or equivalent).
* Demonstrated experience supporting S&OP and S&OE…