Material Planner

Formenergy
Berkeley, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Material planners with procurement experience and ERP system familiarity will find this role in energy storage manufacturing.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-5 years of procurement experience and a self-directed work style
    — “1-5 years of relevant experience”
  • Individuals who thrive in cross-functional collaboration and process optimization
    — “Coordinate with suppliers for clear to build updates in order to summarize parts that need further escalation with cross functional support”
  • Proficient users of Excel and Google Sheets who can manage logistics data efficiently
    — “Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets”

Things to consider

  • Relocation assistance is available, but the role may require moving to Berkeley, CA or other locations for manufacturing support
    — “Relocation assistance is available.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ERP systems, especially Oracle, in your resume and interview responses
    — “Oracle ERP system experience a plus”
  • Emphasize your ability to troubleshoot and resolve parts receipt issues systematically
    — “Assist warehouse and accounts payable with troubleshooting issues regarding parts receipts to enable systematic resolution”
  • Showcase your independent work style and initiative in managing procurement workflows
    — “Self-starter/independent work style”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • efficient delivery of raw materials and components
  • systematic resolution of parts receipt issues
Typical background
1-5 years of relevant experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Material PlanningPurchase Order CreationSupplier CoordinationWarehouse Troubleshooting

Preferred

Oracle ERP System Experience

Stack & domain

LeadershipCommunicationEnergy Storage

About the role

Original posting from Formenergy via Ashby

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! 

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Material Planning team is responsible for ensuring raw materials, components and

sub-assemblies are delivered to Form Energy pilot lines and production sites to support

production needs, at optimal efficiency

Relocation assistance is available.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Execute and follow up on creation of Purchase Orders in our ERP system
  • Coordinate with suppliers for clear to build updates in order to summarize parts that need

further escalation with cross functional support

  • Assist warehouse and accounts payable with troubleshooting issues regarding parts

receipts to enable systematic resolution

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • 1-5 years of relevant experience
  • Self-starter/independent work style
  • Familiarity with Purchasing and Procurement processes
  • Proficient in Excel and Google Sheets
  • Oracle ERP system experience a plus

#LI-Onsite

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here. 

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed. 

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.

Source: Formenergy careers (Ashby)

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