HUB Planning and Fulfillment Manager

The opportunity: As a Planning & Fulfillment Specialist, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing strategies to enhance Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Inventory Management, and Resource Optimization. Your primary focus will be on driving planning initiatives to improve customer on-time delivery, lead-time, forecast accuracy, and resource utilization while reducing inventory levels. How you'll make an impact: You will be responsible for developing and executing HUB Planning and Fulfillment strategies aligned with the business objectives. Implementing Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, optimizing end-to-end (E2E) operations, reducing lead-times, and enhancing supply chain visibility will be key aspects of your role. Collaborating with cross-functional teams such as Procurement, Logistics, Finance, and Sales, you will identify opportunities to enhance Planning & Fulfillment (P&F) processes. By coaching and leading the deployment of inventory management best practices, you will ensure that local units meet their budget objectives for Inventory Turns and drive efficiency across the global value chain. Furthermore, you will train Operating Units in resource planning and capacity optimization to maximize customer on-time delivery while minimizing operational costs. Your role will also involve connecting S&OP plans with execution, ensuring timely order fulfillment with minimal inventory levels. Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and environmental standards will be a critical part of your responsibilities. You will be accountable for maintaining a safe work environment, reporting incidents, and promoting a culture of safety within the team. Your background: - Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification. - Minimum of 10 years of experience in planning, scheduling, or project management. - People management experience is preferred. - Proficiency in the Office 365 suite and familiarity with Hitachi systems. - Strong communication skills in English. If you are a qualified individual with a disability requiring accommodation during the application process, you may request assistance through the Hitachi Energy career site. Please submit your inquiry with specific details to receive the necessary support. Note: This job description is intended for candidates with disabilities seeking accessibility assistance. Other inquiries may not receive a response.,