Demand Planner at Fluence

About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

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OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

We are Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

Demand Planner

Location: APAC / remote

Fluence currently has more than 2.4 gigawatts of projects in operation or awarded across 24 countries and territories worldwide. We topped the Navigant Research utility-scale energy storage leaderboard in 2018 and were named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019. In 2020, our sixth-generation Tech Stack won Commercial Technology of the Year at the 22nd annual S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards.

Leading 

Do others come to you for your subject matter expertise? Are you excited by the challenge of working in a start-up atmosphere with a purpose? 

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing and managing a demand schedule which will include production slot planning, capacity planning, sales analysis as well as managing product allocation to each region.  This role will interface with multiple departments to develop and execute an accurate demand plan to meet customer needs and drive company growth.

Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We take personal ownership in what we do, developing trust in our relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We firmly believe in having honest, forthcoming, and fair communications.

•Lead monthly demand reviews with commercial teams. Conduct demand analysis, monitor sales history and report forecast changes and drivers

•Manage and drive the regional S&OP demand planning process for assigned product families

•Develop forecasts and replenishment plans for the region

•Ensure forecast data is updated in the planning system

•Develop item level and the aggregate forecast for the relevant product families.

•Provide input into inventory strategies on existing, new products and product phase outs 

•Drive S&OP best practices and help standardize our planning methodologies 

•Effectively communicate ideas and identify any risk mitigation strategies

•Monitor supply chain key performance indicators, perform root cause analysis, implement action plans and strive for continuous improvement.

Agile

Here at Fluence, we strive to continuously improve, be intellectually curious and be adaptive to our customers and employee’s needs. Collaboration is key, both in our partnerships with our customers, and with each other. Fluence prioritizes the most critical efforts that allow for the greatest impact. 

Minimum of 5 years of relevant forecasting or demand planning experience

Ability to collaborate and work in a changing environment

Strong analytical skills combined with practical business acumen

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or Engineering 

Basic Finance and Accounting skills

APICS certification is strongly preferred

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power Point, Word, Excel)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Entrepreneurial drive and ability to prioritize and execute many tasks in parallel

Fun

Working on transforming a fundamental part of our society is exciting and fulfilling. It requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed. We respect our coworkers and customers. We listen to what others have to say, and we are inclusive.

We are a passionate team that enjoys taking on new challenges.  We are continually learning and putting plans in place to drive the success of the company forward.

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.