Production Planner

About the role

Hitachi Energy is hiring a Production Planner for its High Voltage business in Savli, Vadodara, India. The role is suited for a driven professional who can thrive in a fast-moving setting and work effectively with people from varied backgrounds and cultures.

Hitachi Energy is a global leader in high-voltage technology, with products reaching up to 1,200-kV that help improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of power systems while reducing environmental impact. The company continues to advance power transmission through smart-grid innovation and eco-efficient solutions.

Its EconiQ™ high-voltage portfolio is designed to remove SF6 and deliver scalable, reliable solutions with a very low carbon footprint. The product line has achieved two world firsts: the EconiQ retrofill solution for replacing SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment and the breakthrough 420 kV SF6-free circuit-breaker. Sustainability is central to the company’s purpose and long-term mission.

Mission

The main purpose of this position is to keep production aligned with the agreed plan, identify the reasons for schedule slippage, and drive corrective follow-up actions.

Responsibilities

• Build and update detailed production schedules on a daily and weekly basis.
• Ensure the production plan matches the required volume agreed in the master production plan and demand plan.
• Convert production plans into released orders and track material shortages and technical closures so the confirmed plan can be achieved.
• Review schedule adherence, pinpoint the root causes of delays or deviations, and take corrective action.
• Study inventory reports and act on slow-moving, excess, and obsolete stock.
• Show resilience and sound judgement when working under pressure.
• Follow the company’s safety and integrity values by taking accountability for your actions and supporting coworkers and the business.

Requirements

• A BE or Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in production planning.
• Working knowledge of SAP PP and MM modules.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office tools.
• Exposure to S4 HANA and Power BI will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Quick learning ability and adaptability to new technologies.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Flexibility to adjust to changing business needs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver within deadlines.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Savli, Gujarat, India. The source material does not mention salary, perks, number of openings, or start date.