Senior Sales Operations and Planning Supervisor

Hybrid (Wilmer, Texas)

Trina Solar US

About Us

Founded in 1997, Trina Solar has led the PV industry in technological innovation and manufacturing excellence for over 25 years. With more than 170GW of cumulative global shipments, including more than 90GW of 210mm modules, Trina’s PV modules and suite of smart solar solutions deliver clean, affordable, and reliable energy to homes, businesses, and power plants. With a history of innovation and bankability, the company engages in a wide range of PV activities, including R&D, manufacturing, sales, project development, and energy cloud-platform operation. From its North American headquarters in Fremont, California, the company employs a diverse, nationwide team of experts in engineering, technology, sales, finance, marketing, operations, and more, to help US solar developers and EPCs deliver project success. The company is currently developing a 5GW manufacturing base in Wilmer, Texas.

With its mission of “Solar energy for all,” Trina Solar is committed to working with others to create a net-zero future. For more information, please visit www.trinasolar.com.

About the Job

The Senior Sales Operations and Planning Supervisor will report to the VP of Operations. The candidate will be responsible for daily operational work of our Trina Solar Manufacturing Facility in Texas. This position will support any purchase orders received and help with the successful execution of them. The Senior Sales Operations and Planning Supervisor will collaborate with sales, finance, legal, supply chain and logistics. The ideal candidate will have high level experience processing PO’s and overseeing contracts.

This is a hybrid role. Candidates must be located within Texas and able to travel to our Wilmer plant at least once per week to meet with customers.

What you’ll be doing

Order Process

Manage and review purchase orders and contracts. Working with legal, finance and different departments to ensure accuracy before order processing.
Submit projects in our CRM system for approvals.
Ensure orders are entered in ERP system once approved.
Update all orders in ERP and spreadsheets based on quarterly business goals, tracking current booked orders.
Monitor and check with logistics and finance teams to confirm payment and shipping terms to ensure order accuracy.
Manage to ensure orders follow correct pricing before submitting for approvals.
Use DocuSign to obtain signatures from management to confirm customer sales order with fully executed contract.
Manage and archive related documents in company server.
Update order status to internal teams to ensure timely delivery to customer.
Work under pressure to meet quarterly deadlines.
Work closely with Production Operation team to adapt to any changes from the sales side.
Process traction orders between different entities under Trina Solar, US.

Order Execution

Ensure order is released to logistics on-time by sending payment reminders, and working with customer finance team on payment or credit status.
Prepare and collect necessary documents for order execution such as Flash Test Data and others.
Report order status internally for successful execution.

Inventory Management

Reserve factory module capacity for sales team and track all reservations.
Quarter-end inventory clearing - assist sales managers to clear inventory by providing detailed product availability.
Create weekly inventory reports.

Your Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain or relatable field is preferred.
Solar industry sales operations work experience is required
4 years or more of previous experience managing purchase orders and inventory.
Strong customer service skills are required for frequent order management communication.
Experience working cross-functionally with supply chain, sales, finance, and logistics internally.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Previous experience with SAP & ERP Systems.
Enthusiasm for the Renewable Energy industry

Why Trina Solar

Trina Solar is the world leading PV and Smart Energy total solution provider. Our teams work every day to advance solar energy solutions to solve the world's energy challenges. We seek to improve the lives of people around the globe, starting with the health, safety and development of our own employees. Trina Solar is committed to building a diverse and highly-skilled workforce, investing heaving in employee development and well-being.

If you feel excited by being a part of this working environment and think your personal skills and qualities match the job requirements, we look forward to receiving your job application. Successful applicant must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. The expected compensation range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and experience. Additional discretionary incentive may be available. Full-time employees are eligible for PTO, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) plan and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Trina Solar US (Company) is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions, including but not limited to, hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, training, and/or compensation, on the basis of merit. Employment decisions are based on an individual's qualifications as they relate to the job under consideration. The Company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions, the actual sex of the individual, or the gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, including religious dress practices and religious grooming practices, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws, ordinances, or regulations. Trina Solar is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers.

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