Production Planning Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Alamo (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, TN is seeking a Production Planning Manager Supervisor. You will lead a team of planners, streamline planning processes, and revise schedules to meet production goals while coordinating with engineering, sales, and operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 5 years in manufacturing, and strong proficiency with SAP Ariba and Microsoft Office. Competitive benefits are offered as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, finance, business administration, or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP/SAP Ariba strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a group of planners to ensure customer needs are met.
• Implement new or improved planning processes to improve efficiency and performance.
• Revise production schedules due to design changes or shortages, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
• Arrange delivery, assembly, or distribution to meet production schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors or customers to resolve delays and optimize production/shipping activities.
• Develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functions.
• Forecast demand or create supply plans to ensure material availability.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

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:

• 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.

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