Senior Supply Chain Manager: SAP, Sourcing & Planning

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain Management to lead local and international sourcing, planning, and supplier performance for production and aftermarket operations. You will manage SAP-based material planning, drive on-time delivery, and collaborate across manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to optimize inventory and costs.

The role requires a decade of SAP sourcing/planning experience in industrial manufacturing, strong communication, and leadership

Qualifications

• BS Degree or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• SAP knowledge required; 10 years’ purchasing, planning or supply chain experience within industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MRP system(s) (SAP) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business conditions, and work well across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to creatively solve problems; self-motivated and assertive; strong interpersonal and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team that performs local and international sourcing and delivery.
• Manage the planning and delivery of raw material in support of production.
• Ensure execution of delivery from suppliers to support the production schedule.
• Analyze and improve existing processes, systems, practices and procedures.
• Develop individuals and team to enhance performance.
• Ensure compliance to company and governing policies for the procurement of goods and services.
• Communicate part status to internal production stakeholders.
• Directly manage supplier delivery on critical path items.
• Manage working capital with supplier deliveries, inventory management and supplier payments.
• Engage Engineering to develop design solutions that support delivery and cost initiatives.
• Work with other Hitachi Global Air Power business units on alignment of procurement and sourcing strategies.
• Manage and develop appropriate relationships with suppliers to maximize value to the business.
• Assist with establishing accurate SAP Planning Parameters and Material Replenishment Strategies.
• Daily Supplier Management and Communication to support production requirements.
• Participate in the daily Customer One meeting, and assist in resolving part delivery delays, impacting the customer.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Education

BS Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC is seeking a Manager of Supply Chain Management to lead local and international sourcing, planning, and supplier performance for production and aftermarket operations. You will manage SAP-based material planning, drive on-time delivery, and collaborate across manufacturing, procurement, and quality teams to optimize inventory and costs.

The role requires a decade of SAP sourcing/planning experience in industrial manufacturing, strong communication, and leadership