Logistics Planner Projects

Responsible for planning, executing and continuously optimizing the business operations by effectively managing daily transport. Drive continuous improvement of T&L processes, tools and services. Ensure that the KPI targets are met and improved. Supports Business Function and/or Business Excellence Centers to ensure goods are shipped. Develop, maintain and improve transport / logistics processes to optimize inbound and / or outbound transportation events to external customers and internal factories.

How you ll make an impact:

• Responsible for developing & overseeing the CoE strategies for a competitive advantage in Transport Operations.
• Define and drive the implementation of the TTL strategy in the country in close alignment and collaboration with internal & external stake owners.
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Closely operate with the factories according to clear roles and responsibilities.
• Drive sustainable and cost-efficient (TCO) solutions across country.
• Drive adherence to the TTL regulations on sourcing processes i. e. utilization of the preferred Incoterms for in-bound and out-bound goods, packaging instructions etc.
• Ensuring health and safety policies of company always implemented.
• Transport Planner must be versatile, able to work as part of a team or individually and communicate with authorities and government officials.
• Transport Planner must be able to work under their own initiative and are required to derive solutions for potential transport problems and take timely decisions.
• You must also have strong negotiating and reasoning skills as a Transport Planner is required to write bids for the funding of projects and to work efficiently within time and budget constraints.
• Develop good relationships with all prominent service providers.
• Ensure the area of responsibility is organized, skilled, and safely operated while guiding and developing teams in line with HR policies. Uphold safety and integrity, and secure qualified providers for safe transportation within the supply chain.
• Ensure operational excellence for general cargo and heavy-lift transport; implement CoE standards and compliance.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives, risk mitigation, and supplier capacity planning; support tenders and trade processes.
• Align factories with global tariffs and agreements; forecast transport spending and savings while monitoring KPIs.
• Collaborate across functions to improve quality, cost, transit time, and material availability; consult on cost control.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energys core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor s degree in supply chain, Science, Technology Engineering or Mathematics.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Management, preferably in Transport, Trade, Logistics.
• Hands on experience on various Microsoft tools & SAP Applications & Strong Planning, Sourcing & Project management Skills.
• Good influencing skills and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills with the capability to transform data into actionable plans & flexibility to travel 10%.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.