Senior Demand Planner

The Sr. Demand Planner is responsible forestablishing and managing sales strategies, goals, and performance while driving operations and business through selling PV modules and systems in the commercial segment. This position reports to the Head of C&IPlanning & Operations or another member of senior management that the President of the Company may designate. This position will be based out of our Irvine office, with an in-office schedule that is set at the direct manager’s discretion in accordance with the company policies and procedures. Remote options could be considered for exceptional cases. 

Responsibilities

• Assist in capitalizing on Hanwha Q CELLS America’s existing solar business to identify and manage research and analysis of PV market trends and customers including the competitive landscape.  
• Participate in setting and managing business goals for the US market sales and KPI.  
• Monitor and supervise overall sales performance and in-depth data analysis while managing sales and operations data including revenue forecast (weekly, monthly, and quarterly revenue forecasts.) 
• Develop hypotheses, perform data analysis to back them up, and support management decisions with internal and external research and analysis.  
• Support communications with Hanwha Q CELLS headquarters, sales entities in Canada, Korea, Germany, Japan, and others, and manufacturing facilities in the US (GA), Korea, Malaysia, and China.  
• Assist with strategic planning for market expansion and area development in conjunction with the Marketing Department.  
• Partner with the Sales and/or Business Development teams to expand the business area for new commercial channels.  
• All other duties as assigned by the Head of C&I Planning & Operations or upper management.   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.  
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with proven records in strategic analysis or related roles.  
• Bilingual in Korean is a must.  
• Advanced level of computer skills – Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.)  
• Strong, professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in meetings, calls, presentations, and emails.  
• Data analysis-related experience preferred.  
• Ability to identify and develop key strategic partnerships.  
• Must be comfortable interfacing outside the company, including executive presentations, negotiations, and contractual reviews.  
• Must be self-motivated, creative, and possess strategic planning skills with a high degree of professionalism and conduct.  
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time.  

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and handles sales for the North American region. It is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ), Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), and San Francisco, USA (Energy Storage/Inverter & Software HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm, and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea. HQCA recently acquired Geli, a leading developer of Energy Management System software for energy storage, solar, and other renewable resources.
Benefits* ·   Medical, Dental, Vision·   Paid Time Off·   Tuition Reimbursement·   401K·   Paid Holidays* All benefits dependent on role and eligibility
Physical, Mental, & Physical Demands
To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 
MobilityStanding: 20% of time Sitting: 70% of time Walking: 10% of time
StrengthPulling: up to 10 Pounds Pushing: up to 10 Pounds Carrying: up to 10 Pounds Lifting: up to 10 Pounds
Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)Turning: FTwisting: FBending: OCrouching: OBalancing: NClimbing: NCrawling: NKneeling: N
Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)Typing: FHandling: FReaching: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without