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    Hitachi Vantara

    Information Technology & Services

    Production Capacity Planner

    (HE)Office_Richland, Mississippi, United StatesOn-SiteFull-timePosted 1mo ago
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    Job description

    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


    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

    with disabilities.

    Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

    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. 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 accommodation channel 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.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Hitachi Vantara

    Hitachi Vantara, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., guides our customers from what's now to what's next by solving their digital challenges. Working alongside each customer, we apply our unmatched industrial and digital capabilities to their data and applications to benefit both business and society. More than 80% of the Fortune 100 trust Hitachi Vantara to help them develop new revenue streams, unlock competitive advantages, lower costs, enhance customer experiences, and deliver social and environmental value.

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    Industry
    Information Technology & Services
    Founded
    2017
    Open roles
    337

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