Material Planner at Hitachi

Xi'an, Shaanxi, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Material Planning, SAP Master Data, MRP Operation, Inventory Control, Continuous Improvement, Forecasting, BOM Optimization, JIT, ATP Check, MRP Parameters, SAP MM, SAP PP, Data Analysis, Team Work, Collaboration, Analytical Skills

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Xi'An, Shaanxi, China Job ID: R0123566 Date Posted: 2026-03-21 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY XI'AN POWER CAPACITOR CO., LTD Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Hitachi Energy is renowned worldwide as a specialist for electrical power transmission and distribution. As a global leader, we revolutionized high-voltage technology and pioneered many world’s firsts to bring safety, reliability and efficiency to power networks around the globe. High Voltage Products manufacturing facilities around the world, >100 locations worldwide providing 24/7 service. We have No.1 market share, installed 1 out of 4 high-voltage switchgear in the world, >500k high-voltage circuit-breakers installed globally. How you’ll make an impact 1. You will maintain, correct and troubleshoot exceptions for material planning-related master data; ensure SAP master data accuracy and normal MRP operation, also responsible for maintenance of inventory controls and administration of inventory reduction programs. 2. You will manage the planning & purchasing procedure to ensure good controlling in the daily operation, including on time product delivery to customers and inventory controlling; to drive the material management performance by utilizing continuous improvement measurements and actions to fulfill the customer needs in proactive way; Forecast BOM/purchasing processing optimization. 3. You will transfer forecast to suppliers/GBS and make sure the material just-in-time; improve material planning reliability and forecasting; Material ATP check within 2 working days for the urgent inquiry; New Material follow-up. 4. You will support in EDN/Workflow follow-up; streamline the process for setting, reviewing and optimizing MRP parameters covering all material types and vendors using either ABC/XYZ or demand + variability thresholds. (MRP Monitor + Inventory Cockpit). 5. You will support in the appraisal and optimization of purchasing strategies; analysis of slow-moving stocks with preventive actions; setting up scraping processes or recycling left over stocks; Open PO aging analysis; SAP MM Key User. SAP MM and will be able to leverage automation tools to optimize the material planning process. 6. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. 7. 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 1. You hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering. 2. More than 2 years material planning related experience in plant. 3. Data-sensitive, with extensive operational experience in SAP MM/PP modules, proficient in office tools (Word, Excel, etc.), and familiar with Power BI/Python related knowledge. 4. Familiarity with statistics and analysis of data. 5. Good at team work and Collaboration with International team. 6. Strong learning ability and detail-focused and rigorous in work, good analytical skills, high efficiency. More about us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) : 1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year 2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included) 3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient) 4. Long service awards 5. Flexible Working(subject to role) Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Miki Li, WeChat: MikiLi999. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting material planning master data in SAP, ensuring MRP operates correctly, and managing inventory controls. Responsibilities also include managing planning and purchasing procedures to ensure on-time delivery and optimizing material management performance through continuous improvement actions.