Supply Chain Planning & Operations Support Professional

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai seeks a Planning Fulfillment professional to drive inventory management, production planning, forecasting, and delivery performance using SAP PP. You will work cross-functionally with Operations Planners, Master Schedulers, Material Planners, and global stakeholders to optimize supply chain processes.

The role requires 5+ years in Production/Supply Chain Planning, strong SAP PP skills, and the ability to collaborate across geographically diverse teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years in Production Planning or Supply Chain Planning.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP PP (Production Planning).
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional and geographically diverse teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Planning Fulfillment metrics including Inventory, On-time Delivery, Lead Time, Forecast Accuracy, and Resource Utilization.
• Collaborate with planning and supply chain teams to improve operational planning processes.
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly MIS reports covering planning, fulfillment, and inventory management.
• Maintain and update SAP master data, including information records, moving averages, goods receipt plans, and shortage reports.
• Manage supplier-related challenges, including non-assigned and newly introduced parts, while supporting container scheduling and material availability planning.
• Proactively identify potential supply or production risks, elevate concerns, and ensure accurate reporting of critical metrics.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for yourcolleagues and the business.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SAP PP

Job description

The Opportunity

Join a dynamic Planning Fulfillment team where you will drive operational excellence through inventory management, production planning, forecasting, and delivery performance. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally with Operations Planners, Master Schedulers, Material Planners, and global stakeholders while leveraging SAP to optimize supply chain and production processes.

How You''ll Make an Impact

• Analyze key Planning Fulfillment metrics including Inventory, On-time Delivery, Lead Time, Forecast Accuracy, and Resource Utilization to support business performance.
• Collaborate closely with planning and supply chain teams to improve operational planning processes and share best practices.
• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly MIS reports covering planning, fulfillment, and inventory management.
• Maintain and update SAP master data, including information records, moving averages, goods receipt plans, and shortage reports.
• Manage supplier-related challenges, including non-assigned and newly introduced parts, while supporting container scheduling and material availability planning.
• Proactively identify potential supply or production risks, elevate concerns, and ensure accurate reporting of critical metrics.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for yourcolleagues and the business

Your Background

• Bachelor''s degree in engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning, or related coordination roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with SAP PP (Production Planning) module.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically diverse teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage stakeholder expectations, and consistently deliver results in a fast-paced environment.