Operations Planner

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 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 over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

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 a Senior Operations Planner

You will manage an end-to-end supply plan to ensure demand and supply for critical system builds are cohesive with the Integrated Master Schedule and Production Plan. You will belong to a collaborative culture and exhibit transparent communication and innovative solutions for mitigating schedule risk.

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
• Be the link between Inventory and Logistics to streamline the flow of parts
• Create tools and innovate planning processes to help the supply chain operate more efficiently
• Support MRP and product/project schedule alignment
• Maintain healthy product master data in the system of record

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or Finance
• Master’s Degree is a plus
• 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:

• 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

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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.