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We’re rebuilding the foundation of modern civilization-electricity-by deploying a vast network of distributed batteries that is transforming today’s fragile, centralized grid into a resilient and abundant system. We are engineers, operators, and creatives solving some of the most complex, interdisciplinary challenges of our time.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Senior Material Planner at Base, you will own material availability for critical components and assemblies across our manufacturing operations. You’ll translate production plans and engineering changes into reliable supply plans, hold suppliers accountable to delivery commitments, and balance production needs with inventory and cost.\nThis is a hands-on role that goes beyond releasing purchase orders and chasing shortages. You’ll identify constraints before they reach the line, make decisions when supply or schedules change, and build planning tools and processes that support growing production. You’ll work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Logistics, and Finance to keep materials - and production - moving.\nWhat You’ll Do\nOwn material planning and execution for assigned components and assemblies supporting production, engineering builds, and new product ramps.\n\nTranslate production demand into executable supply plans through ERP/MRP, balancing material availability, inventory targets, and cost.\n\nSet and maintain planning parameters, including lead times, minimum order quantities, order sizes, and safety stock, so the system reflects actual supplier capabilities and production needs.\n\nLead material readiness for engineering changes, new part introductions, and product transitions while minimizing shortages and obsolete inventory.\n\nBuild clear-to-build, material coverage, and run-out reporting that makes risks visible and informs production decisions.\n\nDrive supplier delivery performance and shortage recovery. Establish recovery plans, track commitments, and escalate risks with clear options and recommendations.\n\nManage inventory health across production phases, adjusting supply plans to prevent excess material without compromising the build schedule.\n\nResolve supply constraints with Procurement, Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Accounts Payable.\n\nImprove planning workflows, data quality, and reporting to reduce manual work and make material planning more reliable as Base grows.\n\nWhat You’ll Bring\nBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related quantitative field.\n\n5+ years of experience in material planning, manufacturing planning, or supply chain execution in a hardware or discrete manufacturing environment.\n\nStrong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, bills of materials, planning parameters, part lifecycles, and procure-to-pay workflows.\n\nExperience owning material availability through production ramps, engineering changes, or shifting demand.\n\nDemonstrated ability to improve supplier delivery performance and resolve shortages across teams.\n\nAdvanced Excel skills and the ability to turn complex or incomplete data into clear operational decisions.\n\nSound judgment when balancing production risk, inventory investment, and supplier constraints.\n\nClear communication, strong follow-through, and the ability to drive action without relying on formal authority.\n\nPreferred Skills\nExperience with Odoo ERP.\n\nSQL or other tools for data analysis and reporting automation.\n\nExperience planning electromechanical assemblies that combine off-the-shelf and custom-manufactured components.\n\nExperience working with contract manufacturers.\n\nPlease note: Base is a startup, which means priorities shift and evolve quickly. Your role may expand or change based on the needs of the business at any given time, so the responsibilities listed may not be exhaustive.\nOur Values\nFirst Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.\n\nOperate at Base Pace: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.\n\nGive & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble, and maintain a growth mindset.\n\nEveryone’s an Owner: Follow through on commitments and own results.\n\nStrong Opinions, Loosely Held: Drive clarity and make calls with imperfect information.\n\nCommitted to the Mission: Rebuilding the grid is a big challenge. We work hard because we care deeply about the impact we’re creating. We work in-person. It’s not a 9-to-5. 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