What are the responsibilities and job description for the Material Planner position at Hitachi Energy?
Join a team that powers progress. At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of sustainable energy—and we need your expertise to keep our production running smoothly. As a Production Materials Planner, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time. This is your chance to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment where your contributions directly impact global energy solutions. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the opportunity to grow your career while making a real difference.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials and components
- Schedule and track deliveries to meet production timelines
- Monitor inventory levels and resolve discrepancies
- Communicate with suppliers to ensure timely and accurate shipments
- Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on material specifications
- Coordinate with logistics to optimize transportation and storage
- Adjust production plans based on material availability
- Maintain accurate records of procurement and distribution activities
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing or materials planning
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Effective communicator and team collaborator
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP and lean manufacturing principles
- At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to innovation, sustainability, and inclusion.
- We offer opportunities for continuous learning, career advancement, and global collaboration.
- Be part of a purpose-driven company that’s transforming the energy landscape.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.
