SE&OP Specialist

The OpportunityThe SE&OP Specialist at Hitachi, Ltd. plays a critical role in optimizing the supply chain by driving effective Sales, Engineering, and Operations Planning processes. This role is responsible for balancing demand and supply, ensuring alignment across multiple functions, and contributing to strategic decision-making to achieve business objectives.How You Will Make An ImpactFacilitate and support the end-to-end SE&OP process, including data collection, analysis, and preparation of materials for review meetingsCollaborate with sales, marketing, engineering, production, procurement, and finance teams to gather demand forecasts, production capacities, and inventory dataAnalyze demand and supply gaps, identify risks and opportunities, and develop actionable recommendationsDevelop and maintain SE&OP reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor process effectiveness and business performanceDrive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize the SE&OP process and implementing best practicesSupport the development and implementation of forecasting models and tools to improve accuracy and efficiencyCommunicate SE&OP plans, insights, and decisions effectively to stakeholders across the organizationParticipate in cross-functional initiatives related to supply chain optimization and operational excellenceEnsure adherence to company policies, procedures, and standards related to SE&OP and supply chain managementYou will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.Your BackgroundBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field5+ years of experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, production planning, or SE&OP roles, preferably in a manufacturing or technology environmentStrong understanding of SE&OP principles, frameworks, and processesProficiency in data analysis tools and systems (e.g., Excel, SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, Anaplan)Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsEffective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders at various levelsAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple prioritiesExperience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is highly desirableAPICS certification (CPIM, CSCP) is an advantageHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.