Project Planner II

You will be joining a dedicated team of renewable energy professionals at FTC Solar Inc, committed to delivering cost reductions to clients worldwide in the solar project development and construction cycle. With extensive experience in US and worldwide project installations, our offerings, including the Voyager single axis tracker, cater to utility-scale solar EPCs, developers, and long-term asset owners. As a Project Planner at FTC Solar Inc, your role will involve overseeing project-specific buying, planning, and material delivery to ensure that cost, quality, and delivery requirements are met from engineering design to customer site delivery. Collaboration across functions, strong project management skills, and a deep understanding of procurement processes are essential for success in this position. Your responsibilities will include leading internal project material and logistic cost reviews, ensuring timely release of Purchase Orders, tracking open purchase orders, managing material and logistics spend, coordinating material delivery, monitoring supplier ship dates, managing change revisions of project BOM, developing reporting for supply chain planning, and applying lean principles to optimize efficiency. To qualify for this role, you should hold a BE degree in supply chain management, logistics, or business administration, with a Master's degree considered a bonus. A minimum of 10 years of experience in sourcing, supply chain, planning, or operations, preferably in the Solar, Semiconductor, or Steel industry, is required. Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management, understanding of Solar market dynamics, strong project management and leadership skills, negotiation abilities, analytical skills, and the capacity to work in a fast-paced startup environment are essential. The work location for this position is in Chennai, India, with occasional travel to FTC offices and suppliers as needed. Your role will play a crucial part in ensuring the smooth flow of materials and logistics for solar projects, contributing to the overall success of FTC Solar Inc.,