Sales and Operations Master Planner

Hitachi; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational energy company is seeking a Master Planner in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, to coordinate operational planning and resource allocation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience, and strong skills in Excel and SAP. You will be responsible for creating production plans and optimizing efficiency across departments. This is a full-time position with no remote option.

Qualifications

• Preferably 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.
• Highly motivated and self-driven.

Responsibilities

• Elaborate with sales the midterm sales revenue forecast by product type.
• Prepare a detailed production plan based on contractual obligations.
• Conduct thorough analysis of current operations and market trends.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree/High Diploma

Job description

Location: Dammam, Eastern Region, Saudi Arabia

Job ID: R0107476

Date Posted: 2025-09-30

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

Overview

The opportunity is for a Master Planner responsible for operational planning from sales to delivery, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and elaborating and implementing plans and strategies to optimize organizational efficiency and productivity. This includes analyzing data, forecasting trends, and collaborating with various departments to coordinate resources and schedules.

Your responsibilities

• Elaborate with sales the midterm sales revenue forecast by product type to plan revenues, capacity and material demand.
• Prepare a detailed production plan based on contractual obligations and loading, and align in monthly coordination meetings with project management and production.
• Prepare the material demand plan to share with SCM for the forecast to suppliers and management of stock material.
• Prepare the monthly forecast for feeder factories and participate in Sales & Operational Planning meetings.
• Conduct thorough analysis of current operations and market trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop long-term strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
• Coordinate resources with department heads, including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, identify potential risks or delays, and propose corrective actions as needed.
• Utilize software tools and systems to manage and track project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and address concerns.
• Lead cross-functional teams to facilitate collaboration and ensure effective project execution.
• Continuously review and refine planning processes to optimize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree/High Diploma.
• Preferably 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Very good knowledge of Excel and Power BI.
• Very good SAP knowledge.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Should be excited to learn, flexible, open-minded and teamwork oriented.
• Highly motivated and self-driven.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English is required.

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