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FuelCell Energy —Torrington, CT
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Ability to lift 50 pounds

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FuelCell Energy -
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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Quality control corrective actions
Sales demand planning
Vendor relationship building
Cost management
Supplier performance analysis
Record keeping
Communication with suppliers
Stakeholder engagement
Maintenance inventory management
Pricing
Strategic management
Standard costing
Parts administration
Supplier corrective action implementation
Kanban
Supply chain risk management
Shipment tracking for distribution operations
Bachelor's degree in business
Materials management in logistics
Contract performance monitoring
Purchase order management
Mid-level
Microsoft Dynamics 365
MRP
Collaboration with product development teams
Vendor compliance management
Bachelor's degree
Supply chain management solutions (enterprise solutions)
Task prioritization
Automated procurement systems

Full Job Description

Location: Torrington, CT, US, 06790

Date: Jul 29, 2026

Summary
The Planner will lead and support the development, implementation, and management of global strategies to provide FCE’s Supply Chain Organization with optimal pricing, flexibility, quality and delivery performance, as well as supply assurance with an overall focus on maintaining long term supplier relationships and managing total costs of ownership to a minimum. The role will also be responsible for conducting various activities involving planning and procuring parts, components, equipment (such as tooling) and supplies to ensure continuous and uninterrupted flow of materials to Production, Field Service and R&D projects consistent with FCE policies and procedures.

The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Plan purchases for assigned products, projects and commodities and negotiate and implement appropriate buying methods, e.g. kanban
Develop Purchase Requisition per procedural requirements and product specifications
Issue purchase orders, confirm deliveries and expedite deliveries as required.
Request bids from suppliers as needed
Establish, maintain, monitor, and enhance internal kanban system to continuously meet production requirements
Use various tools like MRP, BI reports, etc. to make sure appropriate inventory levels are maintained
Maintain and publish accurate tracking systems to keep all stakeholders informed of any potential disruptions in supply chain
Work closely with Supplier Development Engineer
Develop strategic alliances with FCE suppliers to better understand their strengths, weaknesses, quality system, cost structure, changes
Develop plans to alleviate any supply chain risks
Assist Supplier Development Engineers to identify and qualify suppliers and negotiate best price for products/services
Provide engineering staff with material planning, source and material support for product development projects
Input Purchasing Data into ERP System (D-365) for the assigned commodity for new part numbers
Ensure that all required Procurement data fields are correct and up to date in D-365
Resolve invoicing and receiving issues with suppliers
Develop and provide forecast to suppliers on quarterly basis using MRP and FCE Business plans
Actively participate in MRB and ensure timely disposition of rejected material from supplier and assist /Engineering/Manufacturing
Support the Engineering/Quality on corrective action and recovery plan for rejected materials
Hold suppliers to define contractual service level by monitoring and measuring their performance and publishing scorecards for management reviews
Establish standard cost for purchased items and maintain the standard cost files
Maintain and update Material Master and Vendor Master data
Maintain and update BOMs, based on Engineering input
Establish and maintain planning strategies in the ERP environment
Enter forecasts quarterly and annual sales and create production orders
Help with other activities as needed to support production
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills

A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operation Management, or related field
A minimum of 2 years of experience
Customer-focused approach to dealing with internal and external stakeholders
Uses market knowledge to mitigate obsolescence risks; proactively seek information to predict, understand and analyze obsolescence risks and develop appropriate strategies
Intermediate experience utilizing an ERP system for production planning and/or purchasing (Microsoft D365 is a plus)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage priorities and deliver against the deadline
A high degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to maintain excellent accuracy, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude with the ability to work independently and/or as part of a team

Work Conditions
Multi-work environment (manufacturing, production, warehouse, office) requiring the use of PPE
Full-time hours (40 hrs a week)
Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds
Bending, sitting, standing, kneeling, repetitive tasks, and walking

Travel Requirements
Travel of up to 20% might be required for this role

Nearest Major Market: Torrington

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