Job description
Take the next step in your career with a leadership role at the heart of our operations, where you'll drive production planning, supply chain coordination, and customer delivery performance. Working closely with production, procurement, suppliers, and customers, you'll play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of complex electrical equipment projects while balancing resources, schedules, and business priorities. You'll have the opportunity to lead and develop a team of planning and buying professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This position offers broad exposure across the value chain and the chance to influence strategic planning decisions that directly impact on customer satisfaction and business results. If you're an organized, customer-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact and grow your career with a global organization.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead and support a team of production planners and operational buyers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
- Drive production planning activities for electrical equipment products and complex projects, ensuring effective short-, medium-, and long-term capacity and resource planning.
- Develop and maintain component forecasts for suppliers based on customer demand and business requirements.
- Partner with customers to communicate delivery schedules, manage expectations, and address additional requirements.
- Evaluate and apply production planning techniques and procedures to support changing business needs and optimize manufacturing operations.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to develop and maintain effective scheduling plans.
- Coordinate the preparation of daily production schedules and material planning strategies to ensure smooth operational execution.
- Monitor project progress, resource utilization, and delivery performance to support successful project outcomes. Ensure adherence to SOP fulfillment processes and operational standards.
- Monitor and report supplier performance, collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure the team is appropriately structured, resourced, skilled, and supported to meet business objectives.
- Support the growth and development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and performance management practices aligned with company policies.
Your background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related area.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Strong planning, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
What we offer
- 13th salary
- Monthly food vouchers
- Supplementary health insurance
- Organized transport
- Additional bonuses
Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy! You will also be accountable to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!
Pay & benefits
About this role
About Hitachi Energy
Company Overview
Hitachi Energy Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.
HeadquartersZurich, Switzerland
Founded2021
SizeApproximately 45,000 to over 50,000 employees globally (source: hitachienergy.com). Revenue reached around $13 billion USD in 2023 (source: hitachienergy.com).
What They Do
Hitachi Energy specializes in power grid technologies, focusing on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, which have integrated over 150 gigawatts globally. Their product offerings include high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, and services aimed at grid modernization and renewable energy integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company provides HVDC converter stations, distribution transformers, and innovative gas insulation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the energy transition (source: hitachienergy.com). Target markets encompass utilities, industries, infrastructure, renewable energy developers, and data centers, with a presence in over 140 countries organized into five global business units for localized service delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company leverages the combined expertise of ABB's power grids and Hitachi's digital technologies, evidenced by a significant increase in order backlog since 2020 (source: hitachienergy.com).
Projects & Track Record
Hitachi Energy has been involved in several notable projects, including the supply of equipment for China's Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission line, the world's first at 1,100 kV, completed in 2018 (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant projects include the fluoronitrile-based gas replacement for National Grid in Kent, UK, and HVDC converter stations for the North Sea Link submarine cable, both completed in 2021 (source: wikipedia.org). Recently, they have also developed a renewable energy microgrid for Gull Bay First Nation in Canada (2022) and are currently working on offshore platforms and onshore HVDC converter stations for TenneT in the North Sea (source: wikipedia.org). Their geographic presence spans over 140 countries, with a strong focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities in North America to meet growing demand (source: hitachienergy.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Hitachi Energy has announced over $155 million USD in investments to bolster manufacturing capacity in North America, including a new distribution transformer factory in Reynosa, Mexico, which is expected to create 350 jobs (source: hitachienergy.com). Additionally, they are modernizing their power transformer factory in Varennes, Quebec, with an investment exceeding $100 million (source: hitachienergy.com). The company also completed the acquisition of ABB's remaining stake in December 2022, solidifying its position as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (source: wikipedia.org). Furthermore, they reported significant revenue growth in fiscal year 2023, contributing to Hitachi Ltd.'s Green Energy & Mobility segment revenues (source: hitachi.com).
Working There
Hitachi Energy offers a diverse range of roles across engineering, skilled manufacturing, administrative positions, and research, with a strong emphasis on hiring due to recent expansions (source: hitachienergy.com). The company has added over 8,000 employees globally between 2020 and 2023, with significant growth in the U.S. and Canada (source: hitachienergy.com). Office locations include Reynosa, Mexico; South Boston and Mount Pleasant, USA; Varennes, Quebec City, Montreal, Canada; Zurich, Switzerland; and Ludvika, Sweden (source: hitachienergy.com). The company culture promotes innovation, co-creation with customers, and a commitment to energy transition, as highlighted by CEO Claudio Facchin (source: hitachienergy.com).
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