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Location: Richland, Mississippi, United States Job ID: R0129891 Date Posted: 2026-06-09 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of supply chain excellence at Hitachi Energy. As a Production Capacity Planner, you will lead the transformation toward a more proactive, transparent, and synchronized planning organization—ensuring the business can meet growing market demand while delivering exceptional customer outcomes. In this role, you will own and elevate the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, creating a strong foundation for mid- and long-term planning. Your work will enable smarter decision-making, optimized inventories, and improved lead times. By connecting data, people, and processes, you will ensure alignment across sales, operations, engineering, and supply chain functions. You will act as a key integrator, balancing demand with available capacity while identifying risks, opportunities, and performance gaps. Your leadership will help establish standardized processes, drive continuous improvement, and enable fact-based planning that supports business growth. This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategy, enhance operational efficiency, and make a tangible impact on customer delivery performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where collaboration and data-driven decision-making are key, this role offers the platform to grow and lead meaningful change. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines. How you'll make an impact Lead and manage the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process Align demand, capacity, and resources across functions Drive data-based decision-making and planning accuracy Consolidate and maintain integrated master planning models Monitor KPIs and initiate performance improvements Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities in planning scenarios Ensure stable and accurate forecasts for internal and external stakeholders Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance planning processes Your background Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field Proven experience in supply chain planning or S&OP processes Strong analytical and data interpretation skills Experience collaborating across multiple business functions Knowledge of KPI tracking and performance improvement methods Strong communication and stakeholder management skills More about us Join a global leader driving the transition to sustainable energy Grow through continuous learning, innovation, and career development opportunities Be part of an inclusive culture that values collaboration and diverse perspectives What We Offer Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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 the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. 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