Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is looking for a Sales & Operations Planning Manager to implement a solid and consistent S&OP process for the Grid Integration Supply Chain Management team. You will focus on both material and resource planning to enable efficient operations in a supply-driven market.
What You'll Do
- Implement the SCM Sales & Operations Planning, including the creation and implementation of required processes, procedures, and tools.
- Focus on both Material and Resource planning, the latter concerning internal and external resources needed to meet customer expectations.
- Execute the annual Supply Chain budgeting spent plan with each Global Product Group and Hub Business Unit SCM Manager.
- Actively support all critical Suppliers Capacity Reservation Agreements and negotiations.
- Implement the SCM Sales & Operations Planning for the three Global Product Groups within Grid Integration: HVDC, GPQSS, and SEMI.
- Work in alignment across different Business Units to achieve a cohesive S&OP implementation across Hitachi Energy.
- Develop S&OP based on SAP S4Hana to improve internal processes and demand forecasts.
- Indirectly lead a team of resources dedicated to SCM S&OP, ensuring proper organization, staffing, and skill development.
- Uphold core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues.
What We're Looking For
- More than 10 years of experience in an equivalent industry with a proven track record of successful S&OP implementation.
- In-depth, successful experience implementing global Sales and Operations Planning in large, international organizations.
- Previous leadership experience in strategy creation for supply base management or Material Planning functions.
- Strong communication and influencing skills within global organizations.
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach.
- Demonstrated experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Knowledge of specialized S&OP software/platforms and S/4Hana.
- Customer focus with the ability to build effective working relationships and inspire others.
- Fluent in English.
Technical Stack
- SAP S4Hana
- Specialized S&OP software/platforms
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Grid Integration Supply Chain core team and indirectly lead a team of resources dedicated to SCM S&OP. You will report to the Head of Supply Chain Management for Grid Integration.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position based in Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden.
Hitachi Energy believes in the power of diversity and the potential of every person, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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