Base Power Company · 2 months ago
Sr. Planner/Buyer
Austin
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelBase is a technology-driven power company modernizing the American grid through a nationwide network of distributed batteries. The Sr. Planner/Buyer will manage the Bill of Materials and oversee the sourcing and delivery of components essential for battery production.
BatteryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageIndustrialPower Grid
Responsibilities
Source components: alongside Global Supply Managers, source components inclusive of electronics, PCBAs, structural metallic components, and assemblies at various suppliers for production. Lead efforts on dual and re-sourcing as needed during production
Build and manage planning systems: lead in the development, implementation, and utilization of various tools, including Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools. Define the way that these tools are utilized for future hires
Own delivery of parts: be sole owner of delivery of hardware components to the manufacturing line. Troubleshoot with vendors, including on-site travel to manufacturers worldwide as needed
Plan supply of components: develop forecasts of demand and build a supply plan alongside the company’s Sales & Operations Planning model for all parts within your ownership
Qualification
Required
Prior experience in developing the supply chain of a complex assembly in a high volume manufacturing environment
Prior experience using ERP and MRP tools to plan and execute on procurement of components to support a live production line
Prior experience as the primary interface between a company and its suppliers
Preferred
Experience with Odoo ERP
SQL and related basic data manipulation skills
Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies with a mixture of off the shelf and custom manufactured components, inclusive of those built by large contract manufacturers
Company
Base Power Company
Base is building the future of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world.
Founded in 2023
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.27BKey Investors
AdditionThrive Capital
2025-10-08Series C· $1B
2025-04-09Series B· $200M
2024-05-07Series A· $68M
Leadership Team
Zachary Dell
Co-Founder and CEO
Travis Kavulla
Head of Policy
Recent News
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