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The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future - for today's generations and those to come.

Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all.

How you'll make an impact

1. You will utilize various transportation software systems for material movement, planning, and scheduling, including customs and trade applications, prepare and update monthly logistics schedules to ensure timely deliveries to warehouse and production locations and coordinate product delivery schedules with customers.

2. You will track the location and movement of inventory, finished goods, and raw materials via all transport modes, re-routing freight as needed to meet demands and minimize costs, communicate fulfillment status to Logistics and Sales organizations as appropriate.

3. You will work closely with transport service providers and brokers to ensure efficient execution of processes, obtain necessary transport permits and codes, prepare proper transportation paperwork and import/export documentation.

4. You will support the development and implementation of improved processes and systems, maintaining master data, identify improvement areas, define root causes, and apply process improvement methodologies and active change management and standardize transportation processes to ensure all parties follow the nominated processes for transport execution.

5. You will ensure compliance with all local and global shipping regulations, optimize the distribution network and customs procedures, and leverage possible free trade benefits, implement pre-defined Best Practices and identify and describe new Best Practices to ensure high-standard operations across TT&L.

6. You will work closely with transport partners to resolve issues and provide direction, share, launch, and deliver continuous improvement projects within the transportation area and deliver on budget and targets within the framework, ensuring Logistics performance targets are achieved.

7. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

8.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 diploma in Logistics Management or MBA in Logistics or Operations Management from a recognized institute.

2. Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in logistics and supply chain management.

3. Experience supporting Logistics and Customs operations in Japan.

4. Full understanding of local transportation (within country), import, export, trade and customs operations.

5. Good relationships with local and global transport suppliers.

6. Knowledge of SAP GTS Customs Management and SAP S/4HANA is preferred.

7. Proficiency in both spoken and written in English and Japanese is required.

More about us
Working Conditions and benefits:
Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.
Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:
Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance
Paid leave
Bereavement leave
Wedding leave
Maternity leave
Spousal maternity leave
Parental leave
Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl 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: Ken-Isarin Furutani, LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/

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About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Engineering

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