Bloom Energy

Materials Planner

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of material or production planning experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, particularly SAP or Oracle
  • Experience with SIOP/S&OP planning desired
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented skills
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions
  • Advanced Excel capability for data analysis
  • Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and manage demand signals in ERP systems for accuracy
  • Identify and eliminate invalid or outdated demand before it reaches buyers
  • Analyze demand fluctuations and adjust planning parameters as needed
  • Maintain accuracy of planning data including lead times and safety stock levels
  • Review SIOP plans for material feasibility and identify supply constraints
  • Communicate risks of material shortages to operations and purchasing teams
  • Work with buyers to expedite critical material needs
  • Develop strategies to mitigate potential material shortages
  • Analyze inventory to prevent surplus and optimize stock levels
  • Validate Bills of Materials for accurate demand and resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare reports on excess and obsolete materials, shortages, and SIOP risk analysis
  • Identify opportunities for process and data accuracy improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with employer contributions
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
  • Generous Mental Health Support services
  • Access to Legal services
  • Virtual Physical Therapy services
  • Fertility and Family Forming benefits
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  • Proactively identify and remove invalid, duplicate, or outdated demand signals before they reach buyers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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