Bloom Energy

Materials Planner

Bloom Energy$88K — $127K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in material planning or supply chain within manufacturing
  • Familiar with ERP/MRP systems like SAP or Oracle
  • Experience with SIOP or S&OP planning preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Proficient in advanced Excel and data analysis
  • Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Keen attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Monitor demand signals in the ERP system for accuracy
  • Identify and eliminate invalid demand signals before reaching buyers
  • Adjust planning parameters based on demand fluctuations
  • Ensure accuracy of lead times, order policies, and safety stock
  • Review SIOP plans for material feasibility and risks
  • Communicate potential material shortages proactively
  • Collaborate with buyers to prioritize critical materials
  • Develop plans to mitigate potential shortages
  • Analyze inventory levels to prevent excess and obsolescence
  • Validate Bills of Materials for accurate demand generation
  • Prepare reports on excess material, shortages, and SIOP updates
  • Identify improvements in planning processes and ERP accuracy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Generous Mental Health Support services
  • Legal services and virtual Physical Therapy access
  • Support for Fertility & Family Forming needs
Full Job Description
We are looking for a Material Planner to join our team in one of today's most exciting technologies. This is a contract-to-permanent position with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance and business needs. This role will report to Material Planning Manager and is based in Newark, DE. This is a fully on-site, in office role.

Role and Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and manage demand signals within the ERP system to ensure accuracy and validity
  • Proactively identify and remove invalid, duplicate, or outdated demand signals before they reach buyers
  • Analyze demand fluctuations and adjust planning parameters accordingly
  • Maintain planning data accuracy including lead times, order policies, and safety stock levels
  • Review proposed SIOP plans for material feasibility, identify material risks, constraints, and potential supply gaps and propose revised SIOP plans based on material availability and supply constraints
  • Project material shortages and proactively communicate risks to operations and purchasing teams
  • Work closely with buyers to prioritize and expedite critical materials
  • Develop mitigation plans for potential shortages
  • Analyze inventory levels to prevent excess and obsolete material & Support inventory optimization initiatives
  • Review and validate Bills of Materials to ensure accurate demand generation & work with engineering and related teams to resolve BOM discrepancies
  • Prepare and distribute reports including:
    • Excess & Obsolete (E&O) analysis
    • Material shortage reports
    • SIOP risk analysis and planning updates
  • Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and ERP data accuracy and inventory optimization
  • Support supply chain and operational improvement initiatives


Skills and Experience:
  • 5 years of material planning, production planning, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Experience supporting SIOP or S&OP planning preferred
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong attention to detail


At Bloom Energy, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a large employer contribution, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, generous Mental Health Support services, Legal services, virtual Physical Therapy access, and Fertility & Family Forming benefits.

Bloom Energy is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total compensation for this position includes standard company benefits and is based on various factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience.

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Salary Ranges:
$88,600.00 - $127,400.00

About Bloom Energy

Bloom Energy is a provider of solid oxide fuel cell technology. The company's fuel cells generate electricity through an electrochemical process without combustion, producing less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional power generation methods. Bloom Energy's fuel cells are used in a variety of applications, including data centers, hospitals, and manufacturing facilities. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Bloom Energy
Size
1,719 employees
Market Cap
$3.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$157.5 million
Founded
2001
5 Year Trend
+36.1%
Revenue
$794.2 million
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