Job Description

Basic Job Functions

Assure the delivery of finished product from manufacturing facilities meets First Solar's allocations, customer contracts and requirements ("Supply/Demand") at the best weighted average cost of production and delivery. Analyze capacity and demand Allocate finished goods Communicate plans and requirements to, and negotiate support from, First Solar organizations to assure timely product delivery at lowest overall delivered cost. Key member of sales and operations planning team Drive manufacturing reforecast process

Experience:

5 plus years' experience in an international manufacturing environment in a Planner or Demand/Supply position. Experience with spreadsheet modeling and forecasting Additional experience in Customer Support, Production or Plant Operations or Supply Chain is an advantage.

Education:

Four-year college degree in Business or related fields or equivalent.

Required Skills

Behavioral:

Refer to "Manager/Professional" competencies.

Technical:

Advanced knowledge of sales and operations planning regarding the following key processes - scheduling capacity, manufacturing capacity planning, and inventory management. Advanced knowledge of finished goods allocation, specifically acquiring input data, developing an executable solution and analyzing the results. Knowledge of SAP/APO optimizer a plus Proven organizational skills - ability to prioritize. Proven computer skills, including Microsoft Office or equivalent. Intermediate to Advance level skills in Microsoft Access and Excel. Experience with statistics and liner programming a plus Demonstrated experience in planning management. Demonstrated experience in negotiating with internal and external organizations Knowledge of production planning, operations and supply chain in an international manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Working with Customer Service, determine customer expectations based on existing contracts, changes in market conditions, and other related factors. Working with Plant Operations, project finished product production for up to five years. Communicate weekly, monthly and quarterly production plans and requirements to First Solar Supply Chain to identify material requirements to support production. Working with Logistics, optimize product delivery schedule, by product type and to specific customers, as well as logistics routes, to assure timely customer delivery at lowest overall delivered cost. Balance the actual output of finished product from First Solar manufacturing with customer expectations. Notify Customer Service of product availability, by customer, by efficiency, on a weekly basis and, working with operations and logistics, assure shipments are planned and initiated. Document and maintain business processes for Planning. Provide similar support and structure to other First Solar businesses as required. Maintain effective communications levels and foster team building. Rely on experience and judgment with minimal direct supervision to plan and accomplish goals. Assure adherence to all First Solar processes and procedures, including ISO9000, ISO14000, safety, housekeeping, etc. May travel, including internationally, to support customers and operations. First Solar customers' expectations are met or exceeded regarding delivery performance. Production plans are communicated to assure internal organizations are lined up to support customer requirements. Failure to perform responsibilities will impact First Solar's customer satisfaction, and, ultimately, financial performance

Job Identification
1022083
Job Category
Demand Mgmt-Fulfillment
Posting Date
07/31/2025, 01:36 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Plot No.A-1/1 SIPCOT Industrial Park, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, 602105, IN
Work Schedule
Normal Shift (PMT)