Production Planning Manager - (HE)Office_TN, Alamo | Hitachi Job

Location:

Alamo, Tennessee, United States of America

Job ID:

R0144847

Date Posted:

2026-09-17

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

Hitachi Energy in Alamo, TN is seeking a Production Planning Manager Supervisor to join its team. Our ideal candidate excels in streamlining supply chain processes, optimizing inventory management, and driving sales growth. With a strategic mindset and a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams, they ensure seamless coordination between departments, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and profitability. Their expertise in data analysis and forecasting enables them to make informed decisions that align with business goals and customer satisfaction.

How you'll make an impact:

• Lead a group of planners to ensure that customer needs are met

• Implement new or improved planning processes to improve efficiency and performance

• Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering

• Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules

• Confer with personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays

• Work with Planning & Fulfillment Manager to develop procedures for coordination of supply chain management with other functional areas such as sales, marketing, finance, and operations

• Forecast demand or create supply plans that ensure availability of materials or products

• Collaborate with operations team to document physical supply chain processes such as workflows, cycle times, position responsibilities, or system flows

Your Background:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, business administration, or closely related field

• Minimum 5 years in manufacturing setting

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Experience using SAP/SAP Ariba strongly preferred

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy, our mission is to advance a sustainable energy future for all. We power homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Bring your passion and energy and be part of a global team.

• Competitive Pay

• Benefits eligibility begins on your first day

• Flexible work schedule, paid holidays, and paid time off

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement

• 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match 75% up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% with immediate 100% vesting.

Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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with disabilities.

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