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SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactiveSenior Supply Plannerto support procurement operations for equipment and materials used in PV, HV, BESS and SCADA power system construction projects. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining project-specific supply plans that guide purchasing and inventory movement, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery of materials to project sites.
The Senior Supply Planner will manage a portfolio of projects within an operational region, serving as the primary procurement liaison to cross-functional project teams. This includes having the knowledge to support with both preconstruction as well as engineering to finalize Bills of Materials (BOMs), aligning material delivery schedules with project timelines, and updating supply plans in response to design or site changes. The Senior Supply Planner plays a critical role in translating engineering and scheduling inputs into actionable procurement strategies.
This role is fully remote. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

ProjectForecast

• Lead project meetings with project management, scheduling,engineeringand field teams.
• Provide detailed material information that canimpactdesign schedules.
• Support engineeringthrough revisions onsupplyplanned major equipment.

Procurement Execution

• Create, review, and manage purchase requisitions in alignment with approved supply plans.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to develop dashboards that provide real-time visibility intopurchasingstatus and delivery timelines.

Scenario Analysis &Optimization

• Analyze engineering and schedule scenarios to recommendoptimalprocurementstrategiesbalancing cost and delivery.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support efficient and responsive procurement operations.
• Review material usage data and make recommendations for inventory plans andinventory purchasingstrategy.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements:

• 2-4 years of experiencewith subject matterexpertisefor; sub-assemblies, AC and/or DC wiring, BESS equipment, HV equipmentor other configurations on utility-scale PV tooptimizeengineering, procurement as well as construction scopes.
• Ability to provideproblem solveearly phase (30-60%) buyout design to improve efficiency across material scopes.
• Detailed knowledge of technical areas relevant to Utility Scale PV systems, ESS systems,SCADAand HV Substation
• Ability to create complex assemblies of materials in coordination with SOLV engineering tooptimizeengineering,procurementand construction effectiveness.
• Ability to define and trade material alternatives that meet technical requirements
• Experience creating andmaintaininga standardized portfolio of materials.
• Strongproficiencyin ERP systems, including report creation and supply plan management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Familiarity with industrybestpractices in purchasing, supply chain planning, and project execution.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$91,878 - $114,848

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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Job Number: J13254

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