Sales and Operations Planning Manager

As a Sales, Operations, and Planning Manager for the Product Line Power Transformers (PL PT) in HUB Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa (APMEA) at Hitachi Energy, you will be responsible for leading and engaging the units within the scope to ensure that the process is on track with continuous participation by all contributors in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, factory, and HUB-wise. Your role will involve fostering collaboration and understanding across all levels of the organization, driving operational excellence and sustainability in compliance with Business Guidelines. You will provide the necessary training to enhance performance and standardization. Your responsibilities will include ensuring timely execution of all S&OP steps, educating stakeholders, arranging smooth information flow, conducting meetings effectively, and monitoring the execution of decisions with escalation when necessary. You will be accountable for developing and maintaining a reliable demand/supply plan, promoting forecasting accuracy, developing scenarios, assessing associated risks and constraints, and proposing mitigation strategies. Additionally, you will implement consistent procedures across the organization to improve efficiency and compliance, track, analyze, and improve the S&OP process, mentor and train team members and stakeholders, promote digitalization and automation, enhance efficiency via ITM methodology, and establish reporting disciplines. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in business or engineering, a preferred international recognized certification such as IBF or APICS, at least 10 years of manufacturing experience or a similar role, knowledge of S/4 ERP and MS Excel, and technical project management skills. You should be able to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures, and timing for technical processes or projects, conduct risk analysis, monitor progress against milestones and budgets, provide technical and analytical guidance, ensure adherence to quality standards, and manage the integration of vendor tasks. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader serving utility, industry, and infrastructure customers across the value chain. With a commitment to a sustainable energy future, Hitachi Energy offers pioneering and digital technologies to enable a stronger, smarter, and greener grid. Embrace diversity and collaboration to drive innovation within a team that values the contributions of each individual. If you are a qualified individual with a disability requiring accessibility assistance or accommodation during the job application process, please complete a general inquiry form on the Hitachi Energy website to request reasonable accommodations. Your request will be handled with care and attention to support you throughout the application process.,