Emea - Supply Planner

Job Description
- At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

As a company driving the clean energy transition, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations. Make your mark with Nextracker.

We are looking for a dynamic supply chain professional to manage our increasing supplier base in region. The EMEA - Supply Planner will be based in Madrid, Spain and reporting to the EMEA delivery manager. He/she will be part of the supply and delivery planning group within materials planning department and responsible for timely product availability at suppliers. He/She will be responsible for managing supplier allocations and driving on-time shipment to meet downstream project schedule will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative team propagating renewable solar solutions in the region and around the world.

What a typical day looks like:

- You will coordinate program planning activities for regional steel supplier set-up;
- You will own shipment schedule by BOM parts and category for assigned regional suppliers;
- Manage supplier allocations based on schedule, pricing, volume agreements, inventory levels;
- Perform forecast analysis and part-level demand breakdown to obtain supply commitments;
- Monitor regional supplier capacity loadings and shipment conformance to allocations;
- Perform analysis of planned, shipped, and delivered orders for regional projects, identify gaps;
- Provide early alerts for supplier gaps and recommend solutions to de-risk project LD schedule;
- Drive supplier On-time shipment (OTS) in partnership with delivery managers for the region;
- Standardize supplier management practices and drive data visibility from PO to pick-up;
- Point person to coordinate with engineering, sourcing, NPI and logistics on execution issues;
- Host weekly supplier meetings to PO status w. r. t. raw-material, WIP and FG availability;
- Participate in quarterly supplier QBRs and provide feedback for mutual success;
- Build operational excellence through lean and continuous improvement process management;
- Support testing and adoption of Anaplan to expedite planning system transformation;
- Ensure data integrity of supply chain planning data, and management of the data flow.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required):

- Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration, Master’s;
- Advanced user skills of planning software such as MS Excel, Access required;
- Comfortable with figures and in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large dataset;
- Ability to build, negotiate and sustain networking relationships;
- Ability to work in fast pace and global start-up environment.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

- Deep understanding of the dynamics of complex projects, who understands the solar space, and who can strategize effectively to stay several steps ahead of likely problems;
- Demonstrated years of Planning, Master Scheduling, Supply chain, or Manufacturing experience;
- Solar, Semiconductor or Steel manufacturing industry experience.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

- Professional and modern work environment;
- Access to personal and professional development;
- Competitive salary package.

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Job Category
- Global Procurement & Supply Chain