Planning & Fulfillment Manager

Job Description

The opportunityAs a Senior Professional (P3), you will manage or perform strategic sourcing work aimed at managing risk and optimizing the value/resilience of materials/services sourcing. This includes establishing supplier relationship management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs, negotiating contracts, and coordinating supplier integration plans with internal clients. You will also be responsible for monitoring market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and pricing. Your role will involve partnering with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels. You will apply advanced knowledge obtained through advanced education and work experience to manage projects/processes, work independently with limited supervision, and coach and review the work of lower-level professionals. The problems you will face are often difficult and sometimes complex.How Youll Make An Impact- Oversee the site planning process, including Demand Planning, Sales & Operation Planning, Master Planning, Detailed Scheduling, and Materials Planning- Ensure on-time material availability on the shop floor and coordinate responses to unplanned events- Own the inventory forecast and optimize inventory processes for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and contract assets- Lead cross-functional initiatives to optimize customer delivery, lead-time, inventory, material availability, and resource utilization- Prepare and manage the annual warehouse budget, develop programs to enhance warehouse performance, and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental directives- Provide leadership for the development of best practices in planning systems and integrated ERPs- Lead and develop the local planning, operative purchasing, order handling, and warehouse teams- Support the profitable execution of customer and purchase orders in coordination with project management, engineering, manufacturing, and strategic procurement- Uphold Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelinesYour Background- BE in Electrical/Mechanical- 3 years of core relevant experience as a manager and over 10 years in the field- Strong leadership and team development skills- Ability to analyze and propose solutions for planning and fulfillment challenges- Experience with integrated ERP systems and planning tools- Knowledge of lean six sigma tools and continuous improvement methodologies- Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations and compliance requirements- Proficiency in both spoken and written English language is requiredHitachi Energy is a global technology leader working towards advancing a sustainable energy future for all. With a focus on serving customers in the utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors, we provide innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Join our diverse global team that values collaboration and innovation as we work together to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. Apply today to be part of a team that embraces diversity and believes in the formula: Diversity Collaboration Great Innovation.,

Keyskills :
Strategic sourcingSupplier relationship managementContract negotiationProject managementCoachingBudget managementCompliance managementLeadershipTeam developmentLean six sigmaHealthSafetyMarket dynamics monitoringSourcing needs identification