Project Procurement Planner & Expeditor
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Job Summary
Location:
Chennai Tamil Nadu IndiaJob ID:
R0114435Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center OperationsJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity:
The Project Procurement Planner ensures timely delivery of critical equipment by monitoring expediting and coordinating documents and material flow from internal and external suppliers for multiple projects. The role ensures that equipment is procured interfaced and delivered to site in line with project schedules Hitachi Energy policy contractual obligations and quality standards while adhering to health safety and environmental requirements.
How youll make an impact:
Thoroughly understand and assess project schedules supplier contractual milestones and manufacturing plans to provide feedback to SCM and PM on the Project Procurement Plan.
Attend Kick-off Meetings and drive consistency in planning approaches between Hitachi Energy and suppliers/factories. Review project and supplier documentation packages for completeness and compliance.
Conduct reviews on accomplishment of suppliers manufacturing schedule including their procurement milestones and track factory progress. Escalate deviations from plan within SCM for timely action and notify PMs accordingly.
Provide regular feedback to PSCM and PM on SCM Procurement Health Status. Maintain accurate records of expediting activities supplier communications and delivery milestones on Project Procure.
Act as a liaison between suppliers and project teams for technical and commercial clarifications. Understand lead times for equipment components and alert management to any delivery issues.
Request weekly or monthly order status reports from suppliers/factoriesincluding photographic evidence as neededand request and coordinate inspections as per contractual requirements. Identify and communicate potential expediting strategies in regular meetings.
Proactively identify potential delays from plan and escalate within PSCM for timely action and notify PMs accordingly. Proactively identify common issues (e.g. systemic tier 2 delays) and escalate early.
Ensure consistent application of contract and claims management in accordance with company policies and support PSCM and Category Manager in claim negotiations. Contribute relevant input into the project monthly review cycle.
Participate in escalation forums with fact-based analysis to support decision-making in project procurements. Advise SCM teams for potential expediting strategy based on various project patterns. Capture analyze and share lessons learned throughout the project.
Adhere to the SCM & Project process in the organization. Ensure implementation and compliance of HSE group guidelines. Ensure Hitachi Energy integrity guidelines are followed in the team and IS security policy is followed.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
Living 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 degree in supply chain management Planning Engineering Project Management or a related field.
5 years of experience in expediting or planning or supply chain roles preferably in EPC or power infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of project schedules procurement manufacturing process and logistics processes in project environments.
Familiarity with project-based procurement and construction schedules. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables VLOOKUP charts) and Power BI (data modeling dashboards).
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and MS Office tools. Excellent communication coordination negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with international suppliers and understanding of incoterms.
Knowledge of quality documentation and inspection coordination is a plus. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
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Key Skills
- Primavera
- Primavera P6
- Transportation Planning
- Smartsheet
- Joint Operations
- Production Planning
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- Project Coordination
- Technical Support
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