Planning Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Sevilla; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy in Sevilla seeks a Planning Engineer to join our operations team, responsible for production scheduling, resource allocation, and the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning process.

As a key interface between Sales, SCM, and Production, you will translate demand forecasts into an optimized manufacturing plan, monitor execution, and provide regular KPI reporting to senior management. Engineering degree preferred with strong English required.

Formación

• Engineering degree preferred (not mandatory).
• Experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling in multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong understanding of production planning systems and S&OP processes.
• Ability to manage high-level planning activities with direct impact on business decisions and revenue planning.
• Knowledge of power electronics or converters is a plus, but not required in depth.
• Strong analytical, coordination and communication skills, with C1-C2 English level (mandatory).

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule, optimizing manufacturing capacity and minimizing lost production slots.
• Translate sales forecasts and pipeline demand into executable production and purchasing plans in coordination with SCM.
• Allocate production resources and adjust schedules based on constraints, delays, or operational changes in collaboration with Production.
• Act as the main point of contact between Sales, Production, and SCM departments.
• Monitor execution of production plans, identifying risks, bottlenecks, and deviations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare regular reporting for senior management, including KPIs, production status, and risk analysis.

Conocimientos

Production planning

S&OP

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Coordination

English (C1-C2)

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Planning Engineer to join our operations team, responsible for production scheduling, resource allocation, and the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

In this role, you will act as a key interface between Sales, Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Production, ensuring that demand forecasts are translated into an optimized and executable manufacturing plan.

This position has a direct impact on business performance, as production planning is closely linked to revenue planning and overall operational capacity.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and maintain the master production schedule, optimizing manufacturing capacity and minimizing lost production slots.
• Translate sales forecasts and pipeline demand into executable production and purchasing plans in coordination with SCM.
• Allocate production resources and adjust schedules based on constraints, delays, or operational changes in collaboration with Production.
• Act as the main point of contact between Sales, Production, and SCM departments.
• Monitor execution of production plans, identifying risks, bottlenecks, and deviations, and implementing corrective actions.
• Prepare regular reporting for senior management, including KPIs, production status, and risk analysis.

Your Background

• Engineering degree preferred (not mandatory).
• Experience in production planning or manufacturing scheduling in multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong understanding of production planning systems and S&OP processes.
• Ability to manage high-level planning activities with direct impact on business decisions and revenue planning.
• Knowledge of power electronics or converters is a plus, but not required in depth.
• Strong analytical, coordination and communication skills, with C1-C2 English level (mandatory).

About Us

We are an industrial and technology-driven organization focused on delivering high-performance manufacturing and engineering solutions across complex, multidisciplinary environments.

Our operations integrate Sales, Supply Chain, and Production functions to ensure efficient execution of demand-driven manufacturing plans, while maintaining high standards of quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

We work in a dynamic environment where planning plays a critical role in aligning business strategy with production capability and customer demand.