Senior Planning Specialist

• Develop, implement, and maintain production plans and schedules to meet customer demand while optimizing resource utilization.
• Analyze production capacity, material availability, and labor resources to identify bottlenecks and drive effective solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Production teams to align planning activities with business objectives.
• Monitor production performance against plans, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions to ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to balance availability and cost efficiency.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance, forecast accuracy, and key planning metrics to support management decision-making.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on planning process optimization, operational efficiency, and cost reduction, while leveraging ERP/SAP systems for data-driven planning.
• Coach and support junior planning team members, fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring compliance with applicable internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• 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.

• You hold a Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in ERP systems (SAP PP/MM preferred), advanced planning tools, and manufacturing planning processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound business decisions.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional proficiency in English and solid knowledge of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and supply chain best practices; APICS certifications (CPIM/CSCP) are highly desirable.

More about us:

• At Hitachi Energy Vietnam, we offer a suite of employee benefits to complement our pay offering, supporting employees’ financial, physical and mental wellbeing:
• 16 days annual leave, flexible working policy.
• Benefit according to local standards: Heath-care insurance benefits to employees and their family dependents (spouse & children), annual vaccination, summer outing.
• Growth possibility: Learning and development platform, career movement opportunity within organization.
• Possibility to gain experience in international environment and work with an industry leader in green energy solutions.