At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.Strategic Planning: Develop and implement detailed planning strategies that align with organizational goals. Analyze market trends, production capacities, and resource requirements to create effective plans.Production Scheduling: Create and manage production schedules to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing processes. Monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet changing demands and priorities.Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels to balance supply and demand. Developstrategies to optimize inventory turnover, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory.Demand Forecasting: Utilize data and analytics to forecast demand and support planningdecisions. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and other departments to gather input and refine forecasts.Resource Allocation: Coordinate with supply chain, procurement, and production teams to allocate resources effectively. Ensure that materials, equipment, and personnel are available to meet production and project needs.Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to planning and operational efficiency. Prepare reports and provide insights to management for continuousimprovement.Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement best practices to improve planning accuracy, efficiency, and overall performance.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align planning activities with organizational objectives. Support project teams in achieving milestones and resolving planningrelated issues.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CPIM, APICS) are a plus.Experience: Minimum of 1 -3 years of experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain management, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights. Proficiency in planning software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in developing and managing plans.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and management.Organizational Abilities: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the capability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Founded in 2001 in Ontario Canada, Canadian Solar (NASDAQ: CSIQ) is as a global energy provider with successful business subsidiaries in 20 countries & regions on 6 continents. Canadian Solar is both a leading manufacturer of solar PV modules and a provider of solar energy solutions, with over 14,000 employees globally.
 

 With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, China, Brazil and South East Asian countries, Canadian Solar now has module manufacturing capacity and has delivered more than 55 GW of premium quality solar modules to customers in over 150 countries in the past 20 years.
 

 Canadian Solar has solar power projects globally and solar power plants that are in commercial operation, with a resale value of US$1.2 billion. In addition, Canadian Solar has a geographically diversified utility-scale solar power project pipeline around 10 GWp, with projects being developed in the U.S., Japan, Latin America,Australia, EMEA, South East Asia, India and China. Of the total project pipeline, 2.9 GWp of projects are at late-stage development and have secured energy offtake agreements.
 

 In 2018, Canadian Solar achieved a revenue of US$3.74 billion, Meanwhile, Canadian Solar was listed as the Bloomberg New Energy Finance’s Tier 1 Module Manufacturer in terms of bankability for Q4 2018, and was named as Top 3 Global Utility-scale Solar PV Project Developer for 2017 by GTM Research.
 

 Canadian Solar Founder and CEO Dr. Shawn Qu blogs as a LinkedIn Influencer at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnqu/.
 

 Canadian Solar is making the difference by delivering more clean, safe and affordable solar energy to the world.

Planning Specialist, I

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.Strategic Planning: Develop and implement detailed planning strategies that align with organizational goals.&nbsp;Analyze market trends, production capacities, and resource requirements to create effective plans.Production Scheduling: Create and manage production schedules to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing processes. Monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet changing demands and priorities.Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels to balance supply and demand. Developstrategies to optimize inventory turnover, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory.Demand Forecasting: Utilize data and analytics to forecast demand and support planningdecisions. Collaborate with sales, marketing, and other departments to gather input and refine forecasts.Resource Allocation: Coordinate with supply chain, procurement, and production teams to allocate resources effectively. Ensure that materials, equipment, and personnel are available to meet production and project needs.Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to planning and operational efficiency. Prepare reports and provide insights to management for continuousimprovement.Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement best practices to improve planning accuracy, efficiency, and overall performance.Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align planning activities with organizational objectives. Support project teams in achieving milestones and resolving planningrelated issues.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CPIM, APICS) are a plus.Experience: Minimum of 1 -3 years of experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain management, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial environment.Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and develop actionable insights. Proficiency in planning software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in developing and managing plans.Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and management.Organizational Abilities: Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the capability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Planning Specialist, I

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