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Planning Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Planning Engineer

Hinganghāt, India

Business Information:

Hitachi Energy is currently looking for an Planning Engineer for the Transformers Business to join their team in Vadodara, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual.

Transformers BU team leverages innovative and diverse technology to transform energy, delivering social, environmental, and economic value and enabling a sustainable energy future for current and future generations. The business's comprehensive portfolio includes power transformers, traction transformers, insulation and components, digital sensors, and transformer services. The Company's transformers have been deployed across power generation, transmission, and distribution to metals and mining, oil and gas, commercial and infrastructure projects, and mobility. As the grid becomes more complex, the transformers play an increasingly vital role in improving power quality and network management. The Company is proud to introduce its TXpert™ Ecosystem, the next level in transformer digitalization, further advancing its commitment to innovation and sustainability.

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The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible to accommodate business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & delivers within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement:

  • Planning - Lead the planning priorities of Power Transformers, motivating and monitoring internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones.
  • Responsible for end-to-end planning from order receipt to dispatch. Leading and guiding the team. Co-ordination with various functions - SCM / Procurement / Engineering / Production/Sales/Design/Store to ensure that projects move as per contractual commitments of customer.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Planning & ensuring further communication - Work with the planning team of Power Transformers, motivating and monitoring internal and external resources to accomplish all tasks and milestones. Provides regular updates and raises flags as needed from time to time.
  • Prepares detailed production plans in coordination with Procurement and Production Teams meeting the contractual commitment and keeping the bottlenecks in mind, managing the constraints and fully utilizing the resources
  • Works on LEAN principles to manage the planning function keeping inventory in check and optimizing production.
  • Taking care of all SAP related activities for Planning and other related functions.
  • Relex reporting, Constrain Management Reporting and X Matrix Reporting, Prepare and maintain the different Reports for further Reporting on monthly basis e.g., COPQ Data, Inventory, ECS Utilization, Material Shortages etc. Review & communicate assembly planes.
  • Ensure compliance of ECS requirement in Production. Maintain ECS data for further review on regular basis. Take care of ECS related Query raised from Production by providing appropriate solution issued by ECS Supporting Team
  • Maintaining Different Data Files to be used for Operation Reporting and Reviewing purpose as well for PT Factory
  • Maintain Visual Management in Shop Floor by timely updating of different Sign Boards kept in Shop Floor.
  • Inventory controls Manages MRP (Materials Resource Planning) exception messages daily. Supports cycle counting and/or year-end inventory counting. Conducts financial risk assessments decisions relating to inventory, conducts root case analysis when necessary.
  • Monitor and perform the production scheduling of in-house manufacturing of various manufacturing stages in connection with the contractual milestone of the customer contract
  • Inventory performance Analyses excess and obsolete/aging inventory. Takes appropriate action for optimizing inventory performance, in collaboration with sales, manufacturing & project management
  • Prepare data for weekly review and Monthly review
  • 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

  • Bachelors/ Diploma of Electrical/Mechanical engineer.
  • Minimum 6 - 10 years professional work experience
  • Proactive, Self-Motivated, Flexible.
  • Quick to learn and execute.
  • Ability to document business requirements.
  • Experience on Microsoft office and tools.
  • Ability to speak with and work together with the technical teams in different
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required

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Client-provided location(s): India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-120230
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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