Hitachi—Planning and Fulfillment Lead

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Description: Location: Savli, Gujarat, India Job ID: R0145231 Date Posted: 2026-09-30 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity Hitachi Energy is looking for a Planning and Fulfillment Manager to join our Savli. In this role, you will lead in site planning processes such as Demand Planning, Sales and Operation Planning, Master Planning, Detailed Scheduling, and Materials Planning. You will lead or contribute to cross-functional initiatives to enhance customer delivery performance, lead times, forecasting accuracy or inventory including contract assets. You will ensure material availability and solve operational purchasing challenges in the pursue of the optimal capacity utilization. You will take charge of ensuring that our processes meet the highest standards of quality, compliance, and efficiency. How you will make an impact - Lead the site supply planning process, ensuring alignment with regional and local demand plans to achieve business objectives. - Oversee and optimize inventory levels to reduce excess and obsolete stock while ensuring optimal availability. - Collaborate with sales and marketing to forecast demand, using data insights for effective supply adjustments. - Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment, driving improvements to boost customer satisfaction. - Manage logistics and sourcing coordination, overseeing RFQ processes and supporting transport management. - Track key performance metrics, providing insights and reports to senior management. - Drive continuous process improvement initiatives, utilizing technology and best practices for enhanced operations. - Lead and mentor a team of Planners and Fulfillment Specialists, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve departmental goals. - Your background - Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field. - Minimum of 15 years of experience in inventory management and operations planning. - Proficiency in ERP / SAP systems and supply chain management software. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. - Strong communication skills with the ability to convey information effectively and engage with cross-functional teams and external partners. - Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.