Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Operations Planner - Contract

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Devens, MA, USA

In-Office

Mid level

Energy

The Role

The Operations Planner will manage tactical planning on the production floor, support procurement planning, align schedules with suppliers and manufacturing, create tools for efficiency, and report on supply risks.

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About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as an Operations Planner

You will manage tactical planning efforts on the production floor as well as procurement planning support. Your focus will be enabling the ramp up in rate and volume of materials to the floor, with the goals of ensuring we meeting production service level expectations

What you'll do:

Interface between Suppliers, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to align schedules and resources for critical path items
Translate Engineering bills of materials into actionable planning signals for the Supply Chain and Production teams
Monitor and report supply risk mitigation strategies to internal customers on a continuous basis
Identify and clearly communicate schedule blockers and their impacts
Manage full product lifecycle demand and supply planning signals, with an emphasis on the transition from development to production
Negotiate internally & externally to ensure resources are appropriately allocated
Create tools and innovate planning processes to help the supply chain operate more efficiently

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Finance
3+ Yrs in Manufacturing, Planning, or Supply Chain
Experience translating Engineering designs into demand and supply plans
Strong understanding of ERP and MRP systems
Strong computer skills with MS office or G-Suite applications
General understanding of quality system functionality
Have strong relationship building skills, and the ability to interact and work effectively with many levels of personnel and suppliers

Bonus points for:

Master’s Degree
Start-up or high growth environment
Experience with resource allocation
Creating and maintaining master schedules
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

Must-have requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

#LI-Hybrid

At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Finance
3+ years in Manufacturing, Planning, or Supply Chain
Experience translating Engineering designs into demand and supply plans
Strong understanding of ERP and MRP systems
Strong computer skills with MS Office or G-Suite applications
General understanding of quality system functionality
Strong relationship building skills with personnel and suppliers
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

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The Company

HQ: Cambridge, MA

327 Employees

Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy. CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. CFS is now building SPARC, the world's first commercially relevant, net energy fusion demonstration device. SPARC will pave the way for the first fusion power plant, ARC, that will produce power on the grid. The ultimate mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.