Fluence Energy LLC

Fluence Energy LLC

VP - Global Planning

USA-TX-Houston · Vp

No sponsorshipDetected 14 days ago
BudgetingSupply ChainLogisticsProcurementCustomer SupportLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationS&OPDemand Planning

About the role

  • The Vice President, Global Planning is responsible for leading the Company's end-to-end planning organization and ensuring the alignment of demand, supply, inventory, and capacity across the global enterprise.
  • Reporting to the Vice President, Global Program Management & Supply Chain, the Vice President, Global Planning is responsible for the enterprise planning function and execution of the company's Integrated Business Planning framework.
  • The role works in partnership with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Program Management, and Commercial teams but does not directly oversee those functions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead digital transformation initiatives within planning, including advanced planning systems, automation, AI, and analytics.
  • Build organizational capability through talent development and succession planning.
  • Drive executive decision-making through scenario planning, risk assessment, and data-driven recommendations.
  • Develop contingency plans to address supply disruptions, capacity constraints, and changes in market demand.
  • Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and demand signal visibility.
  • Develop scenario-based demand plans to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, capacity planning, and Integrated Business Planning.
  • Experience leading large cross-functional organizations in a Fortune 500 or similarly complex environment.
  • Experience implementing advanced planning systems and digital planning capabilities.

Nice to have

  • Forecast Accuracy
  • Demand Plan Accuracy
  • Supply Plan Adherence
  • Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)
  • Capacity Utilization
  • Planning Cycle Time
  • Executive IBP Effectiveness
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, Business, or related field

Skills

  • Establish a single, integrated operating plan balancing demand, supply, capacity, inventory, service, and financial objectives.
  • Facilitate monthly executive IBP reviews and ensure alignment across all business functions.
  • Ensure alignment between strategic growth plans and long-term supply network capabilities.
  • Establish forecast governance, demand reviews, and consensus planning processes.
  • Own global inventory strategy and inventory optimization.
  • Establish inventory policies, safety stock methodologies, and deployment strategies.

Compensation

  • Partner with Manufacturing to develop and maintain a level-loaded annual production forecast and capacity strategy.

Company info

  • Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage.
  • Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios.
  • With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future.
  • For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Equal opportunity

  • Employer
  • At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.
  • At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture.
  • We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • To join our team, you'll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship.
  • Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.
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