We’re Building the Future! Ever want to do hard work that will make a REAL difference in the world? Do you want to solve some of the most difficult problems with a team of exceptional players at a company that does not believe in impossible?
ABOUT THE COMPANY-
Powin Energy is a leading producer of utility scale modular battery energy storage system (complete with a patented, advanced, cloud-based monitoring/control system). That means we build power plants out of batteries that put coal and gas generators out of business and enable sustainable viability for renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Powin is, and will continue to be, one of a handful of companies that will provide the equipment necessary to make this happen. Powin has distinct competitive advantages: cost-effectiveness; reliability; scalability; deploy-ability; and operational sophistication. Every day we work to ensure that we maintain these competitive advantages and our position as a global leader in providing turnkey, battery energy storage solutions for utility-scale, commercial and industrial, and microgrid applications.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY-
The role of Production Demand Planner is a key functional position, reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP). This position will require an experienced demand planner to manage and manage material demand plan in concert with Master Production Scheduling (MPS). Assess material constraint assessments, and demand plan aggregation with commissioning and field service demands into an overarching Demand Plan. Working closely with procurement teams on lead times and capacity management with OEM suppliers, leveraging his/her strong analytical and communication skill set. This role will be challenged to coordinate all inputs from Global Procurement, Sales, and Service to update and communicate the Demand plan. The core functions of the position include tactical decision-making, and process improvement recommendations related to balancing demand and supply plans.
Location: Portland, OR or Tualatin, OR - (preferred); Other USA locations
Job Details:
- Manage the aggregation of the demand plan input data from all intake areas into periodic interval demand plans and forecast outlooks for all areas, 3rd Party Production, In-House production, Commissioning, Service, and aftermarket sales.
- Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns and evolution from a Make-to-Order to a Make-to-Stock model.
- Develop planning tools and framework to obtain approval from main stakeholders.
- Ensure constant communication with main stakeholders from Sales, Manufacturing, Program Management, Supply Chain and Procurement pertinent to requirements and impacts.
- Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner and communicate potential solution sets.
- Establish planning calendar to assure updates on a standard cadence.
- Develop, execute, and maintain tools as well as techniques required to evaluate impact of proposed schedule changes.
- Identify and collaborate on constrained materials availability to assist production developed schedules, and adjust forecasts accordingly
- Work closely with Procurement and overseas counterparts to mitigate risk to delivery schedules, to assess alternative sourcing options.
Be a part of the future by making a difference with Powin!