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. Develop
strategies to optimize inventory turnover, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess inventory.
Demand Forecasting Utilize data and analytics to forecast demand and support planning
decisions. 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 continuous
improvement.
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.

Canadian Solar was founded in 2001 in Canada and is one of the world's largest solar technology and renewable energy companies. It is a leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, and battery energy storage solutions and a developer of utility-scale solar power and battery energy storage projects with a geographically diversified pipeline in various stages of development. Over the past 23 years, Canadian Solar has successfully delivered over 125 GW of premium-quality solar photovoltaic modules to customers worldwide.
Likewise, since entering the project development business in 2010, Canadian Solar has developed, built, and connected over 10 GWp of solar power projects and 3.3 GWh of battery energy storage projects worldwide. Currently, the Company’s total solar project development pipeline was 26.3 GWp, 6.5 GWp of projects under construction or in backlog (late-stage), and an additional 19.8 GWp of projects in advanced and early-stage pipeline.
In addition, the Company has 600 MWh of battery energy storage projects in operation and a total battery energy storage project development pipeline of around 56 GWh, including approximately 4.3 GWh under construction or in backlog, and an additional 51.6 GWh at advanced and early-stage development.
Canadian Solar is one of the most bankable companies in the solar and renewable energy industry, having been publicly listed on the NASDAQ since 2006.
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.