Sr. Planner/Buyer

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

Base is looking for an organized, accountable, high-ownership, and detail-oriented individual to join the Supply Chain team. In this role, you’ll take ownership of key portions of our Bill of Materials - managing components from inception through delivery to support the ramp of our battery production lines.

What You'll Do

• Source components: alongside Global Supply Managers, source components inclusive of electronics, PCBAs, structural metallic components, and assemblies at various suppliers for production. Lead efforts on dual and re-sourcing as needed during production.

• Build and manage planning systems: lead in the development, implementation, and utilization of various tools, including Material Requirements Planning (MRP) tools. Define the way that these tools are utilized for future hires.

• Own delivery of parts: be sole owner of delivery of hardware components to the manufacturing line. Troubleshoot with vendors, including on-site travel to manufacturers worldwide as needed.

• Plan supply of components: develop forecasts of demand and build a supply plan alongside the company’s Sales & Operations Planning model for all parts within your ownership.

What You'll Bring

• Prior experience in developing the supply chain of a complex assembly in a high volume manufacturing environment.

• Prior experience using ERP and MRP tools to plan and execute on procurement of components to support a live production line.

• Prior experience as the primary interface between a company and its suppliers.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Odoo ERP.

• SQL and related basic data manipulation skills.

• Experience with electro-mechanical assemblies with a mixture of off the shelf and custom manufactured components, inclusive of those built by large contract manufacturers.

Our Values

We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one:

• In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

• Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.

• Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.

• Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

• Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

• Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

• Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.