Production Planner at Hitachi

Hefei, Anhui, China -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Scheduling, Sales Order Management, Demand Forecasting, Material Procurement Tracking, Capacity Analysis, KPI Collection, MRP Exception Management, SAP, MES Systems, Excel, PivotTables, Data Analysis, Organization, Communication, English Proficiency

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Hefei, Anhui, China Job ID: R0122266 Date Posted: 2026-03-13 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY HEFEI TRANSFORMER CO., LTD. Profession (Job Category): Production & Skilled Trades Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services. Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors. Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution. How you’ll make an impact 1. You will formulate the master production schedule based on sales orders, market demand forecasts and customer delivery requirements, track the implementation of the production schedule, analyze the causes for any unfulfilled links in the plan, and ensure on-time order delivery. 2. You will collaborate with the procurement department to track the progress of material procurement and delivery status in accordance with the production schedule, verify material matching, and drive the procurement department to promptly resolve material anomalies. 3. You will review production capacity, performing capacity analysis, and adjusting production schedules to balance loading, also collect and evaluate KPIs related to completion of planning. 4. You will manage MRP exception messages daily, work with relevant departments to resolve issues, maintain planning parameters in Reiwa. 5. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. 6. 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 or above. Candidates with experience in production planning, logistics, procurement and production management in relevant are preferred. 2. Proficient in using production management-related software (e.g., SAP, MES systems). 3. Skilled in office software, with expertise in Excel (including PivotTables, function formulas, chart creation, etc.) and the ability to conduct efficient data analysis. 4. Strong organization and communication. 5. Proficiency in English communication. 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: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023. 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 formulating the master production schedule based on demand, tracking its implementation, and ensuring on-time order delivery by analyzing and resolving planning discrepancies. This includes collaborating with procurement on material status, reviewing production capacity, managing MRP exceptions, and ensuring regulatory compliance.