Supply Chain Production Planner

AESC is looking to add a Supply Chain Production Planner to our team in Florence, SC.

• Full-Time
• On-site

AESC is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of high-performance batteries for zero-emission electric vehicles and energy storage systems. Founded in Japan in 2007 and headquartered in Yokohama, AESC has been building manufacturing capabilities around the world in the U.S., U.K., Europe, Japan and China to serve key markets and leading customers locally for over 14 years. Today, AESC has become the partner of choice for the world's leading OEMs and energy storage providers in North America, Europe, and Asia. Its advanced technology powers over one million electric vehicles and provides more than 15GWh of installed capacity for battery energy systems in over 60 countries.

AESC is expanding its footprint in the United States with gigafactories in Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee to meet the growing demand for EV and BESS batteries and strengthen its presence in the North American market. AESC's Tennessee gigafactory in Smyrna, which has been operational and supplying electric vehicle batteries for the Nissan LEAF since 2012, was retooled in 2025 and now produces batteries for Energy Storage Systems. The South Carolina gigafactory in Florence will supply next generation cells for BMW starting in 2026. The Kentucky gigafactory in Bowling Green will supply high-performance batteries and components for other OEMs. AESC is committed to our local communities where it is making investments, creating jobs, and supporting local charities.

The Supply Chain Production Planner will initially join the core project team responsible for the launch of the new Florence, SC plant. This role will be responsible for helping to develop the process standards and related training for managing customer demand plan and creating the production plan to support the customer plan. The production planner will manage production master data (working with IE), fully own the creation and release of the production plan, create and manage planning documents, and coordinate 4M change orders with internal plant stakeholders. The role will require knowledge of inventory control practices, yearly budget planning, continuous improvement, OEE, industrial manufacturing production process flow, and financial impacts of planning changes.

• Creation of mid-term, annual, & immediate production plans for S&OP.
• SOP & EOP planning responsibility.
• Preparation/Follow-up & implementation of production plan.
• Coordinate weekly meeting with operations, maintenance, engineering, etc. to review production plan, deviations from plan, & recovery schedule.
• Responsible for customer meetings regarding forecasting & firm orders - including notification of abnormalities in the customer demand data.
• Tracking, solving, & ensuring output of exceptions to production plan.
• Establish shipping plan based on customer demand.
• Communicating shipping plan with warehouse manager, supervisor, & logistics technologist.
• New product review and production planning.
• Creating & tracking work order (production order) status and closure.
• Creating and maintaining KPI reporting to plant management.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Welcome to AESC, where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission.

We offer:

• Comprehensive compensation packages including a competitive salary and a rewarding bonus program.
• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

• High school diploma
• Two or more years of material planning experience.
• Is knowledgeable of the material flow through an industrial manufacturing facility and raw material ordering processes based on manufacturing production plan
• Expert understanding in principles, concepts, practices and standards related to supply and logistics system information management.
• Experience working in and maintaining databases using Microsoft Excel and others relevant to company processes.
• Professional communication skills are essential when conversing and negotiating with internal and external contacts.
• Experience working to improve all logistical aspects of the supply chain by streamlining processes.
• Intermediary computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint); expertise and proficiency with basic office computer software, and the ability to learn how to effectively use logistics software to input data and research parts.
• Familiar with the functions and controls of a Warehouse Management System. Ability to recognize safety concerns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong coordination and judgment skills
• Strong Problem-Solving skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)
• Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards)

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Proficiency with Supply Chain Management software and enterprise resource planning application experience, such as SAP, is preferred

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your application allows us to learn more about you and find potential fits within our team. We strive to respond to all applicants promptly, though times may vary with submission volume. If you don't receive an immediate response, it doesn't reflect on your candidacy; we'll keep your application for future opportunities. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we improve our application process.

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds.

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

Occasional domestic and international travel required.