Production Planning Manager

Hitachi Energy; Alamo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits eligibility starting day one

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking a Production Planning Manager Supervisor to lead a team of planners, streamline production scheduling, coordinate with engineering and operations, and ensure on-time delivery while optimizing inventory and costs.

Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in manufacturing, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and SAP/SAP Ariba experience; strong data analysis and forecasting skills are essential to drive efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP/SAP Ariba strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of planners to ensure that customer needs are met.
• Implement new or improved planning processes to improve efficiency and performance.
• Revise production schedules when required and coordinate with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies to expedite flow of materials.
• Coordinate production or shipping activities with vendors or customers to resolve delays.
• Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas.
• Forecast demand or create supply plans to ensure availability of materials or products.
• Document supply chain processes with operations team.

Skills

Data analysis

Forecasting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP/SAP Ariba

Job description

The Opportunity:

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking a Production Planning Manager Supervisor to join its team. Our ideal candidate excels in streamlining supply chain processes, optimizing inventory management, and driving sales growth. With a strategic mindset and a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, they ensure seamless coordination between departments, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and profitability. Their expertise in data analysis and forecasting enables them to make informed decisions that align with business goals and customer satisfaction.

How you'll make an impact:

• Lead a group of planners to ensure that customer needs are met

• Implement new or improved planning processes to improve efficiency and performance

• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering

• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules

• Confer with personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays

• Work with Planning & Fulfillment Manager to develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas such as sales, marketing, finance, and operations

• Forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products

• Collaborate with operations team to document physical supply chain processes such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows

Your Background:

• ​Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, business administration, or closely related field

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing setting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Experience using SAP/SAP Ariba strongly preferred

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy, our mission is to advance a sustainable energy future for all. We power homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Bring your passion and energy and be part of a global team.

• Competitive Pay

• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match 75% up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% with immediate 100% vesting.