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Lead supplier allocation planning, manage supply risks, and ensure supply continuity for large-scale project execution. | Bachelor's degree with 5+ years or Master's with 3+ years experience in supply chain or related field, proficiency in ERP/MRP and advanced planning tools, strong analytical skills. | Job Description: Title: Global Supply Planner Department: Supply Chain – Global Supply Planning Reports to: Manager, Supply Chain – Global Supply Planning Location: United States (Fremont, CA) – role supports domestic and global suppliers and may require periodic travel Role Summary The Global Supply Planner is responsible for leading supplier allocation planning, securing supply continuity, and driving supplier performance to support Nextpower’s large-scale solar project execution. This role owns supply planning execution across key suppliers and product families, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, sourcing strategies, and operational delivery requirements. The position plays a critical role in identifying supply risks early, implementing mitigation and recovery strategies, and enhancing end-to-end visibility from purchase order through delivery. The Global Supply Planner partners cross-functionally with Sourcing, Engineering, Regional Delivery, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams to ensure supply commitments are met while optimizing cost, service, and operational performance. The role directly protects revenue, enables project execution, and strengthens supplier partnerships critical to Nextpower’s growth in the renewable energy sector. Key Responsibilities Supply Planning & Allocation Lead supplier allocation planning based on demand forecasts, supplier capacity, pricing agreements, and contractual volume commitments. Secure supply commitments aligned with forecasted demand and sourcing strategies. Balance supply availability with project priorities to protect revenue and customer commitments. Monitor material readiness to ensure alignment with production and project schedules. Supply Risk Management & Continuity Identify potential supply gaps early through proactive analysis of forecast, capacity, and lead-time constraints. Develop and execute mitigation and recovery plans to protect project timelines and reduce business risk. Support new supplier ramp-ups, capacity expansions, and production readiness initiatives. Partner with Sourcing on supplier strategy decisions, including capacity planning and long-term supply agreements. Supplier Performance Management Drive supplier On-Time Shipment (OTS) performance in collaboration with regional delivery and logistics teams. Lead regular supplier performance reviews to drive accountability and continuous improvement. Standardize supplier management processes to improve accountability, visibility, and execution discipline. Serve as the primary cross-functional point of contact for supply-related production and execution issues. Planning Systems & Process Excellence Leverage MRP and advanced planning tools (Anaplan, Oracle, Excel, Power BI) to manage supply signals and improve planning accuracy. Enhance end-to-end visibility from purchase order through delivery to improve transparency and decision-making. Improve inventory health by ensuring planning accuracy and reducing excess, obsolete, or aging material. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen supply planning processes and operational performance. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Engineering, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Logistics, Regional Delivery, and Project Operations teams. Align supply plans with product launches, engineering changes, and project execution requirements. Communicate supply risks, trade-offs, and recovery actions clearly to leadership and stakeholders. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field with at least 5 years of experience in supply planning, master scheduling, manufacturing, or supply chain leadership; or a Master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong command of supply planning principles, including forecasting, MRP logic, capacity planning, and supplier allocation strategies. Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle or similar) and advanced planning tools (Anaplan or equivalent);strong analytical capabilities in Excel; Power BI a plus. Demonstrated experience managing supplier performance in a global, fast-paced environment. Experience in solar, electronics, semiconductor, steel, automotive, heavy equipment, or comparable industries preferred. APICS certification preferred. Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional and supplier stakeholders without direct authority. Competencies Strategic and operational thinker with strong problem-solving capability. Data-driven decision-maker with high analytical rigor. Proactive risk identifier with a bias for action and execution. Strong cross-functional collaborator across regions, cultures, and time zones. Ownership mindset with ability to operate effectively in a growth-oriented, fast-moving environment. At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure. Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are Nextpower

Lead global demand planning strategy, governance, and cross-functional alignment to support enterprise-wide supply chain decisions. | 15+ years in demand planning or supply chain leadership, strong cross-functional influence, advanced analytics, and people management skills. | Job Description: Title: Sr. Manager, Global Demand Planning Department: Supply Chain – Global Demand Planning Reports to: Sr. Director, Supply Chain (or applicable leader) Location: Nashville, TN / US Remote (Global role supporting cross-functional teams across multiple time zones) Role Summary The Sr. Manager, Global Demand Planning is responsible for defining and leading Nextpower's Global Demand Planning capability, establishing the processes, governance, and analytical framework that enable effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and long-term business strategic decision-making, at the enterprise level and for all business units As the functional owner of Demand Planning, this role translates commercial opportunities into actionable demand intelligence, providing strategic insights that guide strategic decisions in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and Commercial teams in planning up to 1 year ahead. Partnering closely with Executive Leadership, the role drives cross-functional alignment, identifies risks and opportunities, and continuously improves planning capabilities through standardization, automation, and people development. Key Responsibilities Demand Planning Strategy & Governance • Lead the monthly demand planning cycle across regions, business units, channels, and product categories. • Define and continuously improve the Global Demand Planning process, standards, and governance at the enterprise level and for all business units • Develop rolling demand plans and planning assumptions that support short-, medium-, and long-term business objectives. • Ensure demand plans are submitted on time, reviewed consistently, and supported by clear assumptions. • Establish planning KPIs and drive continuous improvement in forecast quality, planning maturity, and execution. Demand Alignment & S&OP Governance • Establish the governance and cadence for global Demand Reviews within the S&OP process. • Drive alignment between Sales and Supply Chain by facilitating data-driven planning discussions and challenging assumptions. • Deliver an aligned demand plan with executive visibility into risks, opportunities, forecast gaps, and mitigation actions. Strategic Business Analytics • Integrate statistical forecasts with sales, marketing, customer, market, and product inputs. • Challenge commercial assumptions and identify unsupported optimism, conservatism, or bias. • Deliver business analyses, scenario-modelling, and demand insights that support strategic Supply Chain decisions over a 1–3-year planning horizon. • Develop models to analyse supply capacity vs demand and lead communication and strategic resolution of supply constraints • Develop executive dashboards and reporting that improve visibility into demand, supplier capacity, project pipeline, and business performance with the support of your team. • Translate complex data into actionable recommendations that influence business strategy. Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership • Partner with senior leaders across Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Manufacturing, and Operations to drive planning alignment. • Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations and proactive risk identification. • Lead cross-functional mitigation plans to address demand, capacity, and supply risks. Planning Excellence & Digital Transformation • Drive process standardization, automation, and reporting enhancements to improve planning efficiency and scalability. • Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen planning capability and organizational readiness. People Leadership • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Global Demand Planning team. • Build technical capability, planning expertise, and business acumen while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline; Master's/MBA preferred. • 15+ years of experience in Demand Planning, S&OP, Supply Chain Planning, or related functions. • Demonstrated experience designing planning processes, leading cross-functional initiatives, and influencing senior stakeholders. • Previous people leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams. • Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Anaplan, Salesforce, and data analytics tools. Preferred Qualifications • APICS CPIM or CSCP certification. • Experience in renewable energy, manufacturing, or other complex global supply chain environments. Core Competencies • Strategic thinking and business acumen • Executive communication and stakeholder influence • Data-driven decision-making and analytical problem-solving • Process design and continuous improvement • Change leadership and organizational influence • People development and team leadership Ownership, collaboration, and execution excellence At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure. Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are Nextpower