Material planner
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world's firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally.
How you'll make an impact
1. You will ensure timely delivery according to customer's delivery date, production capacity, and supplier's material supply etc. Timely tracking of the materials, and the actual production situation of the workshop, customer order changes, and in the process of implementation of the process, accurate and timely discovery of the problem.
2. You will be responsible for maintenance of inventory controls and administration of inventory reduction programs and manage the planning & purchasing procedure to ensure good controlling in the daily operation, including on time product delivery to customers and inventory controlling.
3. You will drive the material management performance by utilizing continuous improvement measurements and actions to fulfill the customer needs in proactive way and forecast BOM/purchasing processing optimization, transfer forecast to suppliers/GBS and make sure the material just-in-time, also improve material planning reliability and forecasting.
4. You will material ATP check within 2 working days for the urgent inquiry, new material follow-up and EDN/Workflow follow-up also streamlining the process for setting, reviewing and optimizing MRP parameters covering all material types and vendors using either ABC/XYZ or demand + variability thresholds. (MRP Monitor + Inventory Cockpit).
5. You will support in appraisal and optimization of purchasing strategies, analysis of slow-moving stocks with preventive actions and setting up scraping processes or recycling left over stocks. Open PO aging analysis also SAP key user.
6. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
7. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Your background
1. You hold a bachelor's degree.
2. Material planning related experience in plant, office tools (word, excel, etc.) skill, SAP operation experience. Good at SAP PP module.
3. Familiarity with statistics and analysis of data.
4. Good at team work and Collaboration with International team.
5. Strong learning ability, Good analytical skills, high efficiency.
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :
1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4. Long service awards
5. Flexible Working(subject to role)
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don't delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Miki Li, WeChat: MikiLi999.
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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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