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Base Power Company · 4 days ago

Material Planner

positionAustin
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Base is America’s next-generation power company focused on transforming the electricity grid through a network of distributed batteries. The Material Planner will serve as the operational backbone of the manufacturing supply chain, ensuring material availability and driving supplier accountability while managing inventory and production efficiency.

BatteryElectrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageIndustrialPower Grid
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Responsibilities

Own material planning and execution for assigned commodities, components, or assemblies to support production, engineering builds, and ramp events
Translate production demand into executable supply plans through ERP while balancing service levels, inventory targets, and cost objectives
Design, manage, and continuously refine planning system parameters and master data to accurately reflect supply chain capabilities and constraints
Lead material readiness for engineering changes, new part introductions, and product transitions while minimizing obsolescence and line risk
Deliver clear-to-build status, material coverage views, run-out risk assessments, and scenario analyses to inform production and leadership decisions
Apply analytical rigor to inventory strategy, safety stock sizing, and EOQ optimization across suppliers and production phases
Serve as the primary operational interface for assigned suppliers - driving delivery performance, resolving shortages, and escalating cross-functionally when required
Partner closely with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Accounts Payable to resolve constraints and enforce execution discipline
Support supplier ramp-up for new programs and production phases, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to Base standards
Identify and implement improvements to planning processes, tooling, and reporting as Base scales its factories and product lines

Qualification

Material planningSupply chain operationsMRP/ERP systemsData analysisExcel proficiencyCross-functional collaborationFeedback cultureSQL skillsElectro-mechanical assembliesClear communicationProblem-solvingOwnership mindsetAdaptabilityTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related quantitative field
5+ years of experience in material planning, supply chain operations, manufacturing, or a closely related role within a hardware or industrial environment
Strong working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems in discrete manufacturing environments, including BOMs, part lifecycles, and procure-to-pay workflows
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex data sets, identify risk, and drive clear operational decisions under tight timelines
Proven track record of cross-functional collaboration and supplier execution in fast-paced, evolving environments
High proficiency in Excel; experience with planning, analytics, or visualization tools is a plus
Clear, structured communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Strong alignment with Base's operating principles - ownership, bias to action, and willingness to challenge legacy supply chain assumptions

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

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Base is building the future of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.basepowercompany.com

H1B Sponsorship

Base Power Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.27B
Key Investors
AdditionThrive Capital
2025-10-08Series C· $1B
2025-04-09Series B· $200M
2024-05-07Series A· $68M

Leadership Team

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Zachary Dell
Co-Founder and CEO
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