Production Execution and Planning Process Owner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited seeks a SAP CoE specialist to drive production planning and execution modules in Vadodara. You will collaborate with local process owners and global teams to optimize SAP usage and standardize processes across regions.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT or engineering, experience with SAP PP/PP-DS, and strong English communication in a fast-paced multinational environment. SAP S/4HANA knowledge is highly valued and certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or engineering or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with the SAP production planning and execution modules (PP, PP/DS).
• Strong knowledge of the S4/HANA platform preferred. SAP Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive adoption of SAP PP/PP-DS modules in local units and ensure effective utilization.
• Harmonize business processes across regions and prioritize system requirements.
• Analyze current processes and identify optimization opportunities using SAP.

Skills

SAP PP/PP-DS

English proficiency

Business process analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Job Details

Location: Vadodara, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0099266 Date Posted: 2026-01-06 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): IT, Telecom & Internet Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity As part of our growth strategy, Hitachi Energy has engaged in a multi-year project (Reiwa) to upgrade our core ERP systems to single-instance SAP S/4HANA, standardize our IT application landscape and digitize our business processes to meet the needs of our expanding business. Within Business Unit (BU) High Voltage Products (HV) the BU HV SAP Center of Expertise (CoE) has the goal to work closely with Local Business Process Owners (LBPOs) in the business Hubs, organize the work of all our Key Users, drive system deployment and utilization to its full potential, as well as prioritize harmonized requirements from the business towards IT teams / Hitachi Energy’s global Digital Core CoE. The BU HV SAP CoE is supporting all High Voltage factories globally to optimize the value of our SAP investments by leveraging best practices to optimize end-user experience, assisting the local teams with training and issue resolution, identifying opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements.

How you’ll make an impact

• Drive full adoption of the deployed SAP production planning and execution modules and functionalities in the local units, utilizing full potential of the deployed solution and related business benefits.
• In alignment with SAP Business Process Owners from all other regions, drive global harmonization of business processes, process improvements and prioritization of related system requirements, which have SAP as the backbone.
• Analyze existing business processes and identify opportunities for optimization and automation using SAP solutions.
• Work with Local Business Process Owners and Key Users to understand their highest priority challenges.
• Monitor system usage and performance, gather feedback from users, and proactively seek ways to enhance and evolve SAP processes for maximum efficiency.
• Proactively address user pain points when using the SAP system by resolving issues on the ground and ensuring all change requests have sufficient information and technical language so improvements and fixes can quickly be implemented.
• Enable key users to become the go-to source of knowledge for the SAP system at the site through upskilling and functional training.
• Assist with the creation of SAP training materials to ensure ongoing and effective use of the application and supporting tools.
• Provide training on new SAP processes and functionalities.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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.

Your background

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or engineering or equivalent work experience.

Experience with the SAP production planning and execution modules (PP, PP/DS). Strong knowledge of the S4/HANA platform preferred. SAP Certifications preferred. Experience in manufacturing industries.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate fluently in English. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment in global multi-national team. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to quickly identify root causes of issues. A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach and strong communication skills. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Company Culture

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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