Manufacturing Finished Goods Inventory Planning & Control Professional

Business Information

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a Manufacturing Production Specialist for the High Voltage Business to join their team in Maneja Vadodara Gujarat, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ high-voltage portfolio eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable solutions for the lowest carbon footprint. The EconiQ line has achieved two world’s first – the replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment called EconiQ Retrofill and the breakthrough SF6-free 420 kV circuit-breaker. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible in accommodating business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & deliver within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement

• Overseeing the procurement Process and coordinate with internal stakeholders, such as production, finance, Engineering and operations, to align procurement activities with business needs.
• Prepare and issue purchase orders and ensure material availability in line with project requirements.
• Monitoring and tracking orders to ensure on time delivery of Projects.
• Implement & maintain processes to evaluate supplier performance data like delivery, quality etc.. to identify opportunities for improvement
• Manage vendor relationships and monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and quality standards.
• Coordinate with quality team and evaluate the quality of purchased items and resolve short comings.
• Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
• Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders.
  
  

Your Responsibilities

• The successful candidate for this position has experience in the manufacturing industry and a strong understanding of procurement concepts.
• Independent able to handle import & domestic procurement.
• Should have exposer of basic material planning based on continuous production planning.
• Candidate should have core experience of purchase and logistics management of various commodities used in industry.
• Knowledge of GST, VAT, custom clearance and other taxations is must.
• Good analytical skills with proven experience in cost cutting / cost saving activities are desirable.
• Must be familiar with ERP and SAP environment and basic experience of tools like lean manufacturing, KANBAN, and VMI.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills, Inventory management.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
  
  

Your Background

• A Diploma/bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Minimum 6-9 years of professional work experience in Purchase.
• Knowledge of import and export Material Handling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of SAP MM. Well versed with MS Office.
• Strong Follow up and Expedite Materials skills.
• Basic knowledge of engineering drawing.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
  
  

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.