Planning & Fulfillment Manager

The opportunity

Manages or performs strategic sourcing work to manage risk and optimize the value/resilience of materials/services sourcing including: Establishing supplier relationship management processes and continuous improvement goals/programs. Negotiating contracts and coordinating supplier integration plans with internal clients. Monitoring market dynamics that impact materials/services availability and/or pricing. Partnering with internal clients to identify sourcing needs, develop buyer/market profiles, identify marketplace trends, and define acceptable service levels A Senior Professional (P3) applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

How you’ll 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

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• BE in electrical /Mechanical

• 3 years of core relevant experience as a manager and over 10 years

• 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 & written English language is required