Production Capacity Planner

Hitachi • Richland, MS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level