Application Guide

How to Apply for Supply Planner

at SOLV Energy

🏢 About SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy is a leader in utility-scale solar, PV, HV, and BESS projects across North America, with a strong commitment to cleaner power and sustainability. The company's remote-first culture offers flexibility while working on impactful renewable energy projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure.

About This Role

As a Supply Planner, you will be the linchpin ensuring materials for complex solar and BESS projects arrive on time and within budget. Your work directly supports project milestones, enabling construction teams to stay on schedule and avoid costly delays, making you a critical contributor to SOLV Energy's mission.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day starts with reviewing project schedules and material statuses in the ERP system, then collaborating with project managers to align delivery timelines. You might spend time analyzing supplier performance, creating purchase requisitions, or troubleshooting a material shortage with the field team. Afternoon often involves updating supply plans based on design changes and preparing reports for leadership.

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🎯 Who SOLV Energy Is Looking For

  • Has 2-4 years of hands-on materials management experience specifically on utility-scale solar, BESS, or HV projects, not just general construction.
  • Possesses 3-5 years of procurement or supply planning experience, with a proven ability to optimize strategies using scenario analysis.
  • Is highly proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and can create custom reports and manage supply plans independently.
  • Demonstrates excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a track record of collaborating across engineering, project management, and field teams.

📝 Tips for Applying to SOLV Energy

1

Tailor your resume to highlight specific utility-scale solar/BESS/HV project experience, including project sizes (MW/MWh) and your role in material delivery.

2

In your cover letter, mention your ERP proficiency and give an example of how you used it to solve a supply chain problem on a renewable energy project.

3

Quantify achievements: e.g., 'Reduced material lead times by 20% through supplier negotiations' or 'Managed supply plans for a 200 MW solar farm.'

4

Research SOLV Energy's recent projects (e.g., their 1 GW portfolio) and reference them in your application to show genuine interest.

5

Emphasize your ability to adapt supply plans to design changes, as this is a key responsibility in the job description.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your direct experience with utility-scale PV, BESS, or HV projects and how it aligns with SOLV Energy's project types.", 'Your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, project management, field) to align material delivery with construction schedules.', 'Specific examples of optimizing procurement strategies or managing supply plans under tight deadlines.', "Your proficiency with ERP systems and how you've used them to improve supply chain visibility or efficiency."]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Review SOLV Energy's project portfolio, focusing on their largest solar and BESS installations and any recent press releases.
  • → Understand the company's values around sustainability and innovation, and how they differentiate themselves in the renewable energy market.
  • → Look into their remote work culture and any tools they use for collaboration (e.g., Slack, Teams) to show you're prepared for remote teamwork.
  • → Check their LinkedIn for employee testimonials or recent awards to get a sense of company culture and achievements.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe a time you had to adjust a supply plan due to a design change or site condition. How did you handle it?
2 How do you prioritize material deliveries when multiple projects have competing timelines?
3 Walk us through your experience with ERP report creation. What metrics did you track for supply planning?
4 Tell us about a successful negotiation with a supplier that resulted in cost savings or improved lead times.
5 How do you stay organized and ensure attention to detail when managing multiple project supply plans simultaneously?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Failing to highlight specific renewable energy project experience; generic supply chain experience is less compelling.
  • Not demonstrating ERP proficiency with concrete examples; vague statements like 'proficient in ERP' are not enough.
  • Overlooking the collaborative aspect of the role; the job requires constant alignment with multiple teams, so emphasize teamwork.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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