Manager, Planification et exécution / Planning and Fulfillment Manager

Hitachi•Varennes, QC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will manage materials operations at the largest transformer manufacturing facility within a leading global transformer business. Based in Varennes, your work will directly support Canada’s critical electric infrastructure during a period of significant growth. You will oversee end‑to‑end materials activities, including planning, procurement, production scheduling, inventory, warehousing, and logistics, ensuring reliable material flow to support production and customer delivery. You will run the factory’s Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, translating sales forecasts into balanced, executable production plans while accounting for functional constraints and long‑range requirements. By strengthening execution discipline and driving continuous improvement, you will improve material availability, inventory accuracy, operational performance, and delivery reliability. This role offers meaningful exposure to complex manufacturing operations and cross‑functional collaboration within a global value chain.

Requirements

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada
Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role
At least 10 years of manufacturing experience
Experience working with ERP systems, preferably within a PP module
Ability to work cross‑functionally within a global value chain
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Able to work independently, apply root‑cause approaches, and manage priorities with a sense of urgency
Sound communication skills, teamwork orientation, and a customer‑ and quality‑focused mindset

Responsibilities

Run the factory Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and integrate forecasts into balanced production plans
Manage materials planning and procurement to ensure timely availability of materials for production
Oversee master planning, detailed scheduling, capacity management, and execution monitoring across production lines
Direct inventory and warehouse operations to support factory goals and improve inventory accuracy
Manage logistics planning and execution for inbound and outbound shipments
Improve material delivery methods to enhance production efficiency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including root cause and countermeasure activities
Run kaizen activities to eliminate waste and improve processes
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.