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VP - Global Planning

Fluence · USA-TX-Houston · On-site

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About Fluence

Fluence is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and cloud-based software for renewables and storage assets. Backed by Alchemist.

About the role

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.

What they're looking for

  • Lead the global Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
  • Establish a single, integrated operating plan balancing demand, supply, capacity, inventory, service, and financial objectives
  • Drive executive decision-making through scenario planning, risk assessment, and data-driven recommendations
  • Facilitate monthly executive IBP reviews and ensure alignment across all business functions
  • Lead global supply planning processes to ensure alignment between demand, inventory, capacity, and financial objectives
  • Partner with Manufacturing to develop and maintain a level-loaded annual production forecast and capacity strategy
More about this role

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 .

Role Overview

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. This executive owns the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and inventory strategy to deliver a reliable and executable supply and inventory plan while optimizing working capital, capacity utilization, and supply chain performance.

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...

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