Material Planner

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Material Planner to ensure timely availability of materials for production. The role involves managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers, and optimizing processes to prevent shortages and overstock. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in production planning and a relevant degree, with strong communication skills being essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Strong understanding of production processes and factory load management.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain inventory levels for production.
• Coordinate with suppliers and track purchase orders.
• Identify and implement process improvements in material flow.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Process Improvement

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in production management, supply chain, or industrial engineering

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

- Material Planner

The opportunity

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring that materials required for production are available in a timely manner, maintaining optimal inventory levels while supporting production efficiency. The planner will coordinate with production planners and the supply chain team to align material requirements with production schedules. This role involves managing day-to-day tasks, resolving material-related issues, and optimizing processes to ensure smooth material flow and achievement of production targets.

How you’ll make an impact

Manage and maintain inventory levels, ensuring materials are available for production without causing overstock or shortages. Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to track purchase orders, deliveries, and forecasted material requirements. Participate in bi-weekly meetings with key suppliers and SCM team to address supply chain or material concerns. Follow up on missed milestones and escalate delays as necessary. Regularly review and report on milestones, coordinating with departments (PM, ENG, SCM, FFs) to ensure alignment and accountability. Identify and implement process improvements to reduce shortages, delays, and inefficiencies. Analyze material flow and production schedules to identify bottlenecks and develop strategies to address them. Maintain compliance with 5S principles and promote continuous improvement within the material planning team. Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions and caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

A bachelor’s degree in production management, supply chain, industrial engineering, or a related field is preferred. Alternatively, a diploma with relevant experience may also be considered. A minimum of 2 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a related role within a manufacturing environment is required. Experience with production management tools and ERP systems is essential. Strong understanding of production processes, factory load management, and capacity planning is necessary. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are required to work cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and production teams. Proficiency in spoken and written English is mandatory.

Location: Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Experience: Experienced

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future. We serve customers across utility, industry, and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions. Join our diverse team of around 45,000 employees in 90 countries, committed to collaboration and innovation for a carbon-neutral future.