Factory Operational Planning
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Dammam - Saudi Arabia
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Job Summary
Location:
Dammam Eastern Region Saudi ArabiaJob ID:
R0123310Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):
Production & Skilled TradesJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Factory Operational Planning
The opportunity
The Operational Planning Team Leaderis responsible forleading and coordinating Production Planning and Material
Planning activities to ensure smooth manufacturing operations material readiness and on-time project execution. The
role ensures alignment between production schedules material availability factory capacity and operational priorities
while supporting continuous improvement and cross-functional coordination across Planning SCM Engineering
Production Warehouse and Project Management teams.
Howyoullmake an impact
Lead and supervise Production Planners and Material Planners to ensure alignment with operational priorities andbusiness targets.
Ensure production schedules are aligned with factory capacity material availability engineering readiness and project priorities.
Monitor overall factory load and coordinate balancing activities to avoid underloading or overloading situations.
Oversee material availability and readiness to support production and project delivery requirements.
Coordinate closely with SCM Engineering Production Warehouse and Project Management teams to ensure smoothOperationalexecution.
Monitor operational KPIs including production adherence material shortages overdue orders and deliveryperformance.
Lead operational review meetings and follow up on action plans related to production delays bottlenecks and material risks.
Ensure operational risks and missed milestones are properly tracked communicated and escalated when.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to production planning material planning and operational workflows.
Support ERP/SAP planning accuracy including lead times planning parameters and reporting alignment.
You willbe responsible forensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
Living Hitachi Energy 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 Industrial Engineering Production Management BusinessAdministration or relatedfields ispreferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning material planning supply chain or manufacturing operations.
Professional certifications in Planning or Operations Management are considered an advantage.
Strong leadership communication analytical and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering SCM Production Warehouse and Project Management teams.
Fluent in English (speaking and writing).
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