Materials Planner
Newark, DE - USA
Job Summary
At Bloom Energy our vision for a world powered by clean reliable and affordable energy is more than just a dreamwere making it reality.
For over two decades weve been at the forefront of the global energy transition pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals electric grids manufacturing facilities and utilities our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining whats possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled time-to-power capabilities reliability and sustainability ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm.
At Bloom we thrive on collaboration bold thinking and relentless innovation. We believe that together we can create a brighter more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century.
We are looking for a Materials Planner to join our team in one of todays most exciting technologies. This role will report to Materials 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- Proactively identify and remove invalid duplicate or outdated demand signals before they reach buyers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:
- 25 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
Bloom Energy is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We are committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race sex color religion national origin protected veteran status or on the basis of disability. Bloom Energy makes reasonable accommodation consistent with applicable laws for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability who can perform the essential job functions unless undue hardship would result.
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.
Salary Ranges:
$74600.00 - $107400.00About Company
Bloom Energy’s leading solid-oxide platform for the distributed generation of electricity and hydrogen production is changing the future of energy.