SCM Planing Specialist

HVDC E2E SCM Value Chain Specialist - Saudi Arabia, Dammam

HVDC GI Valves is a business unit within Hitachi Energy, headquarters in Ludvika, Sweden, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine or underground cables. It is also used to connect power systems. Our business is now building a HVDC Converter Valve factory in Dammam, Saudi Arbia and we need to build a value chain foundation in Saudi Arabia that can collaborate with our Global Factory functions and Supply Chain team.

We are looking for an engaging and driven person to join the Factory Operations and Supply Chain Management team in HVDC Saudi Arbia as a E2E SCM Value Chain Specialist. As a Value Chain Specialist, you are involved in the full E2E value chain process. You will be dealing with material planning, production orders and executing PR-to-Pay procurement process. In addition, you will support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies in close alignment with the Global Category Managers. You will be a part of the daily operational work with suppliers and other functions within HVDC. This role requires that you are unpretentious for the job since you need to manage everything from strategies with global teams to material planning, material preparation, planning and procurement of material and follow-up to in our ERP system (SAP).

• Support the end-to-end (E2E) Supply Chain Management (SCM) value chain setup for the new HVDC factory in Saudi Arabia, including processes, systems, and organizational alignment.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of SCM processes in SAP S/4HANA, covering planning, procurement, inventory management, and logistics execution, while supporting production preparation activities such as BOM structuring, routing alignment, and material availability strategies, and ensuring full integration of planning, procurement, warehouse, and production processes aligned with global templates and local requirements.
• Perform material planning and manage tactical and operational procurement activities for the factory and production, including initiating RFQs and creating Purchase Orders in SAP based on Purchase Requisitions in line with standard procedures, as well as confirming deliveries, managing schedules, and monitoring supplier performance against purchase order requirements.
• Maintain and ensure high-quality material master data in SAP, including governance of key planning and procurement parameters such as MRP settings, lead times, and sourcing strategies.
• Support Project Buyers during project execution by ensuring timely material availability and effective coordination with suppliers.
• Track goods receipts to verify delivery accuracy and support proper invoice processing, including resolving discrepancies when needed.
• Organize and execute day-to-day operational SCM activities, including data management, KPI tracking, and reporting.
• Oversee production preparation and material planning activities for production to ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources and to secure material readiness for production.
• Support Global Category Managers in negotiations and sourcing strategies, identify new suppliers in collaboration with the global category team, and qualify new suppliers together with Supplier Quality and Category Management.
• Adapt corporate contractual frameworks to local business needs, recommend frame agreements to management, and execute approved agreements in coordination with Global Category Managers.
• Ensure secure and reliable material supply to support uninterrupted production at the factory.
• Collaborate closely with category managers, operational buyers, transport managers, logistics planners, and supplier quality engineers to ensure materials are procured, produced, and delivered on time, within budget, and meeting quality requirements across production and project sites.
• Act as a key interface toward stakeholders across tendering, production, and project execution phases.
• Ensure suppliers comply with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, certifications, and directives required by Hitachi Energy.
• Execute all procurement and logistics activities in accordance with company policies, procedures, and ethical standards.
• Support the setup and optimization of warehouse and logistics processes, including inbound flows, storage, and internal material handling, while ensuring alignment between demand planning, procurement, and inventory levels.
• Monitor and analyze SCM KPIs such as OTIF, lead times, inventory levels, and supplier performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the value chain.

• Academic degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, and/or production preparation & material planning.
• Experience working with material planning, production planning, and supply processes; hands-on SAP S/4HANA experience is required.
• Good understanding of production processes, both practical and theoretical, with an interest in technical components and systems.
• Solid knowledge of material master data management and planning parameters (e.g., MRP, lead times, sourcing strategies).
• Familiarity with end-to-end SCM processes, including procurement, planning, inventory, and logistics flows.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
• Proven ability to prioritize, react quickly, and maintain performance under stress.
• Strong self-leadership, discipline, and ability to work independently in environments where processes and structures are not yet fully established.
• Team-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
• Experience working in multicultural and international business environments.
• Energetic, motivated, and resilient, with the ability to navigate challenges and manage emerging issues effectively.
• Previous experience in a leadership or coordinating role is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.