The OpportunityHitachi Energy is seeking a HUB Material Planner for the insulation and components product line to join an innovative and forward‑thinking team.In this role, you will collaborate closely with six factories across Europe to ensure a smooth and efficient material flow throughout the supply chain.You will play a key role in developing and implementing strong forecasting routines at product line level, strengthening material planning capabilities at factory level, and supporting the S&OP process. By applying best‑practice forecasting methods and optimizing replenishment processes, you will help drive consistency, reliability, and performance across the network.This is an opportunity to make a real impact by driving operational excellence, supporting sustainability goals, and contributing to the continued success of Hitachi Energy in the global energy industry.How you will make an impactDevelop and standardize forecasting and material planning processes at product line level, balancing demand and supply across short‑, mid‑ and long‑term horizons.Act as the key operational support to the S&OP process, translating demand plans into feasible material supply and replenishment plans while assessing risks and constraints.Strengthen material planning capabilities in factories through effective use of MRP systems to secure material availability for production and customer demand.Support factories in maintaining purchasing parameters in ERP systems and improving internal replenishment methods to increase efficiency.Establish and standardize routine material planning processes to be performed regularly at factory level.Develop and position local material planners as key contributors to internal S&OP and cross‑functional collaboration.Drive proactive collabor…

Material Planning Expert for Europe