Manufacturing Materials Procurement & Inventory Management Experienced Professional

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Republic (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal Allowance Program

Group-Term Life Insurance

Medical Check-up (including one extra)

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Korea seeks an experienced Manufacturing Materials Procurement & Inventory ManagementProfessional to develop production plans, manage supplier relationships, and optimize inventory in a hybrid setup. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 3–5 years in planning, procurement, or supply chain within manufacturing.

You will analyze trends, negotiate terms, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining accurate ERP records and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in planning, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, and production planning methodologies.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Fluency in Korean and English (both written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and forecasts based on sales orders, historical data, and inventory levels.
• Monitor and track production progress, identifying and resolving deviations or bottlenecks to ensure on-time delivery.
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions for materials and services.
• Generate and issue purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluation, communication, and issue resolution.
• Monitor inventory levels, identify potential shortages or excesses, and implement strategies to optimize inventory turns.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and material costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and logistics teams to ensure seamless material flow and production execution.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and planning records in the ERP system.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain and production planning processes.
• 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.

Skills

ERP systems

Supply chain principles

Negotiation

Excel

Data analysis

Bilingual Kore an/English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Manufacturing Materials Procurement & Inventory Management Experienced Professional

Hitachi Energy serves customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society.
How you’ll make an impact

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will develop and implement production plans, schedules, and forecasts based on sales orders, historical data, and inventory levels.
2. You will monitor and track production progress, identifying and resolving any deviations or bottlenecks to ensure on-time delivery.
3. You will source, evaluate, and select suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and conditions for materials and services.
4. You will generate and issue purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures.
5. You will manage supplier relationships, including performance evaluation, communication, and issue resolution.
6. You will monitor inventory levels, identify potential shortages or excesses, and implement strategies to optimize inventory turns.
7. You will analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and material costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
8. You will collaborate with sales, production, and logistics teams to ensure seamless material flow and production execution.
9. You will maintain accurate purchasing and planning records in the ERP system.
10. You will participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to supply chain and production planning processes.
11. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
12. 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

1. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in planning, procurement, or supply chain roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
3. Proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
4. Strong understanding of supply chain principles, inventory management, and production planning methodologies.
5. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
8. Fluency in Korean and English (both written and verbal).

More about us

Hitachi Energy Korea have been awarded the following honor [Best Practice in Remote Work Implementation (2021.02), Great Place To Work (2023.06), Best Work places for Senior Employees/Women (2024.11) Etc.]

• - Congratulatory & Condolence Support
• - Meal Allowance Program
• - Group-Term Life Insurance
• - Appreciation and Recognition Program
• - Medical Check-up (including one additional family member)
• - Flexible Working hour
• - Remote Work
• - Self Development Program

Location Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do, Republic of Korea

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Supply Chain

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-10

Reference number R0140243

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.