Manager, Planning

Company Summary

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.

Our Walnut Creek, CA office is conveniently located near public transportation (BART), is ideally situated for bicycle commuters, there's plenty of free parking, and an abundance of eateries in the surrounding area. Regular office attendance is expected 4-days per week.

CS Power Systems is seeking a highly analytical and self‑driven Planning Manager, reporting to the Director of Sales Operations and Planning, to lead demand planning, supply planning, forecasting, inventory management, allocation, and planning operations for the North American business. The role partners closely with Factory, Sales Representatives, Sales Operations, Finance, Logistics, Product Management, and company executives. The ideal candidate combines strong planning fundamentals and business understanding with strategic thinking and exceptional attention to detail.

This person must be able to identify meaningful differences in complex data, produce accurate forecasts, and clearly communicate changes, assumptions, risks, and business implications. We value intellectual curiosity and the ability to continue learning and growing in the role.

• Planning & Forecasting Own demand and supply planning across products and planning horizons, aligning forecasts with customer demand, inventory, and production capacity. Drive forecast reviews, improve forecast accuracy through disciplined analysis and validation, and identify risks with practical mitigation plans.
• Inventory, Allocation & Business Support Guide allocation and reallocation decisions based on customer commitments, available supply, and business priorities, while driving effective use of inventory, including aging inventory. Maintain planning and inventory data integrity and partner with Factory, Sales Representatives, Sales Operations, Finance, Product Management, and company executives to resolve planning gaps and support decisions.
• Data, Communication & Decision Support Analyze complex data, identify discrepancies and trends, and translate findings into clear recommendations and executive‑ready insights. Communicate forecast changes, assumptions, risks, and actions accurately and promptly, while remaining accessible and responsive to Operations, Logistics, the Director of Sales Operations and Planning, and company leadership. Ensure planning reports and outputs are accurate, precise, traceable, and delivered on time.
• Systems, Process Improvement & Team Leadership Own planning‑related ERP and CRM processes and data quality, and improve planning tools, controls, automation, and reporting with IT and business stakeholders. Lead system and process changes while maintaining operational continuity and manage and develop the planning team with clear priorities…