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Hitachi

Supplier Planner

Hitachi

. Develop and communicate material forecasts for key suppliers .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including material forecasting, inventory optimization, and compliance with regulations. Proficient in analytical problem-solving and collaboration across functions to enhance supply performance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Supply Chain ManagementMaterial ForecastingSAP ERP SystemsAdvanced Microsoft ExcelAnalytical Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills
Material PlanningInventory OptimizationRoot Cause AnalysisDemand AnalysisCapacity Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationCollaborative WorkCustomer FocusInitiativeContinuous Improvement Mindset
Tools & Technologies
SAPERP Systems
Industry Keywords
S&OP ProcessesComplianceProduct TransitionsExcess Inventory ReductionSupply Performance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Develop and communicate material forecasts for key suppliers
  • Create constrained supplier and material plans to support S&OP processes
  • Analyze demand, capacity, and supply data to identify risks and opportunities
  • Partner with suppliers to understand capacity constraints and mitigation strategies
  • Collaborate with product management, sourcing, quality, and planning teams to optimize supply performance
  • Drive inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining service and delivery expectations
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement improvements to increase plan adherence
  • Support new product introductions, product transitions, and excess and obsolete inventory reduction projects
  • Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain, planning, purchasing, or a related discipline
  • Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems, including planning and materials management functions
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across functions and within a global supply network
  • Strong communication skills
  • Initiative, customer focus, and a continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities to grow skills, expand expertise, and advance career
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Equal employment opportunity
  • Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans