SCM Governance, Master Data & Process Excellence Lead

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexibility

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. seeks a senior governance expert to oversee end-to-end supply chain governance and data standardization across North America.

You will own master data governance, drive system alignment, and enable KPI-driven performance improvements in a global power grid context. You will lead cross-functional teams, partner with IS, and drive data transparency while ensuring regulatory and internal compliance.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in Supply Chain, Process Excellence, or Operations with leadership.
• Proven experience in process governance and standardization.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP).
• Exposure to global or multi-regional environments.
• Candidate must have work authorization for the United States.

Responsibilities

• Own SCM master data governance framework (materials, vendors, parameters).
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems.
• Define data ownership, maintenance processes, and controls.
• Monitor and improve data quality through KPIs and governance routines.
• Partner with Business IS to ensure proper data structures and system alignment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Supply chain governance

Process excellence

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job ID: R0129707

Date Posted: 2026-06-12

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

In this role, you will oversee end-to-end supply chain governance and process excellence across the North America region, ensuring alignment with global frameworks and standards. You will manage process ownership, documentation, and standardization while maintaining data integrity and performance visibility through KPIs and dashboards. The work involves leading process harmonization, supporting system adoption, enabling digital transformation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across supply chain functions. You will address challenges related to process inconsistency, data quality, and performance gaps by implementing governance structures, conducting audits, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Your contribution supports the delivery of consistent, high-quality supply chain operations, enabling reliability, efficiency, and innovation in the broader power grid ecosystem through improved data transparency, standardized processes, and system alignment.

How You’ll make an impact

• Own SCM master data governance framework (materials, vendors, parameters)
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across systems
• Define data ownership, maintenance processes, and controls
• Monitor and improve data quality through KPIs and governance routines
• Partner with Business IS to ensure proper data structures and system alignment
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• 5-10 years (Leadership position) / 5+ years (Specialist) in Supply Chain, Process Excellence, or Operations
• Proven experience in process governance and standardization
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP)
• Strong background in master data governance and performance management
• Exposure to global or multi-regional environments

More About Us

You will gain opportunities to expand your experience through cross-functional collaboration and exposure to global supply chain practices. Work on innovative energy technologies. Collaboration with experienced professionals. Learning and development opportunities.

Benefits

• Health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Company Culture

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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