Production Planning Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Tennessee; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Alamo, Tennessee is seeking a Production Planning Manager to lead our planning team, streamline material flow, and coordinate with engineering, sales, and operations to meet customer demand.

You will drive forecasting, implement improved planning processes, and oversee schedules, inventory strategies, and vendor coordination to enhance efficiency and profitability. This role requires a strategic mindset, a track record of cross-functional leadership, and proficiency

Qualifications

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

Skills

Microsoft Office

SAP/SAP Ariba

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, business administration, or closely related field

Tools

SAP/SAP Ariba

Job description

## Production Planning ManagerApply: Onsite: Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America: Full time: Posted Today: R0144847**Location:**Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America**Job ID:**R0144847**Date Posted:**2026-09-17**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Production & Skilled Trades**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**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.***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities*****Equal Employment Opportunity****Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals****with disabilities.** **Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **general inquiry form** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.**