Production Capacity Planner

Hitachi•Richland, MS

21h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Production Capacity Planner at Hitachi Energy, you will manage the Sales and Operations Planning process and support mid- and long-term planning. You will balance demand with available capacity, align resources across sales, operations, engineering, and supply chain functions, and maintain integrated master planning models. The role connects data, people, and processes to improve planning accuracy, inventory optimization, lead times, and customer delivery performance. You will identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps, monitor key performance indicators, and establish standardized planning practices to support continuous improvement and business growth. This is an onsite position located in Richland, Mississippi.

Requirements

Already have work authorization that permits employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in integrated demand forecasting and capacity planning.
Proven experience with supply chain planning or Sales and Operations Planning processes.
Ability to interpret data, track key performance indicators, and support performance improvements.
Ability to communicate effectively, manage stakeholders, and collaborate across multiple business functions.

Responsibilities

Manage the Sales and Operations Planning process.
Align demand, capacity, and resources across business functions.
Enable data-based judgments and improve planning accuracy.
Consolidate and maintain integrated master planning models.
Monitor key performance indicators and initiate performance improvements.
Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities within planning scenarios.
Maintain stable and accurate forecasts for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate across functions to improve and standardize planning processes.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.