Full-Time

Material Planner

Planning and Material Control, Pmc

Posted on 10/31/2025

Canadian Solar

Canadian Solar

51-200 employees

Designs, manufactures, and sells solar modules

No salary listed

Indiana, USA

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Requirements
  • A master’s degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or related fields is preferred, a bachelor’s degree is required
  • Over 1 year of working experience in supply chain, warehousing or material planning within a multinational corporation manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated success in delivering strong quantitative results
  • Familiar with performing in a fast-moving environment
  • Basic knowledge of ERP platforms or SAP is a must
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English is required; bilingual proficiency in Mandarin is highly desirable
Responsibilities
  • Manage and oversee Material Center while working closely with Planning, Data Analysis, and Warehouse teams
  • Manage and monitor material levels
  • Create Bill of Materials (BOM) for cell production
  • Work closely with the Warehouse to ensure Production Orders are fulfilled
  • Confirm material deliveries to production lines
  • Issue purchase orders to the Purchasing team
  • Leverage and manage SAP systems for effective control and daily operations.
  • Support ISO 9001 activities
  • Participate in weekly planning and purchasing conference calls

Canadian Solar manufactures solar photovoltaic modules and manages large-scale solar energy projects for residential, commercial, and utility customers. These products work by converting sunlight into electricity using high-efficiency cell designs, while the company provides the necessary kits and maintenance services to keep these systems running. It distinguishes itself through a massive portfolio of over 1,500 patents and a top "bankability" rating, which signals to investors that its technology is a reliable financial bet compared to other manufacturers. The company's goal is to improve the performance of renewable energy by developing more efficient solar hardware and providing end-to-end support for power plant development.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cambridge, Canada

Founded

2001

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Mesquite Texas plant operational since 2024 with 5 GW capacity.
  • Delivered 15.7 GWp solar projects since 2010 worldwide.
  • Battery storage shipments reached 18 GWh with 15 GWh capacity.

What critics are saying

  • Chinese rivals JinkoSolar and LONGi hold 60% market share eroding margins.
  • U.S. tariffs raise Mesquite costs using Asian inputs in 2026.
  • Recurrent Energy pipeline faces 3-5 year U.S. permitting delays.

What makes Canadian Solar unique

  • Canadian Solar shipped 174 GW modules using N-type TOPCon cells.
  • Operates 20+ facilities across Asia and Americas with 51.8 GW capacity.
  • Recurrent Energy holds 24 GWp solar and 83 GWh storage pipeline.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

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