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Global Supply Chain Excellence Lead (f/m/d)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Global Supply Chain Excellence Lead (f/m/d)

Mannheim, Germany

The opportunity

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Global Supply Chain Excellence!

Are you ready to make a real impact on a global scale? We're looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking professional to become a strategic partner to our Global GI Supply Chain Management (SCM) organization. In this pivotal role, you'll be at the heart of our transformation journey-driving innovation, enabling performance, and championing digital excellence across our global operations.

This role offers flexibility and can be based at a Hitachi Energy location in Europe, giving you the opportunity to collaborate globally while staying connected locally.

If you're passionate about data-driven decision-making, digital transformation, and strategic collaboration, this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and grow with a global leader.

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How you'll make an impact

As a strategic partner to our global GI SCM organization, you will:

  • Lead global initiatives as the single point of contact (SPOC) for business units, driving alignment, adoption, and execution of key supply chain tools, programs, and processes.
  • Enable performance excellence by managing KPI target setting, coaching teams on tool usage, and ensuring high-quality data for real-time decision-making.
  • Act as a change champion, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and digital transformation in performance reporting and supply chain strategy.
  • Support supply chain transformation, contributing to the company's digitalization roadmap and aligning local efforts with corporate strategy.
  • Build and evolve BI tools, designing digital dashboards to monitor key metrics, enable development tracking, and enhance visibility across the organization.
  • Support strategic planning, including performance budgeting and workforce onboarding/offboarding for SCM functions.
  • Craft strategic communications, producing monthly reports and updates to keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and inspired.
  • Coordinate talent development by managing training programs, maintaining development records, and partnering with HR and leadership on capability-building efforts.
  • Drive employee engagement, leading the deployment of global survey initiatives and follow-up actions that shape a high-performance culture.
  • Overview Master Data quality and assure gaps are solved both in the short and long term
  • Engage and support the development and deployment of the GI SCM Digitalization journey

Your background

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Engineering or related field
  • Proven experience in supply chain, operations, business performance, or transformation roles
  • Strong understanding of KPI management, data quality standards, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Excel)
  • Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem solving and process optimization
  • Ability to lead change, coach teams, and inspire continuous improvement in a complex matrix environment
  • Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Excellent analytical with high attention to details
  • Great presentation and storytelling skills with strong written & verbal communication
  • Proficient in ERP especially SAP MM module, SAP Ariba and new SCMIS applications
  • Proficient in Power BI Design & Development and SQL, from Dataset to creation and publication of content in Power BI
  • Experience with SharePoint administration / Design

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Client-provided location(s): 68 Mannheim, Germany
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-138357
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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