Planning and Fulfillment Leader - North America

Planning and Fulfillment Leader - North America

Join a team that is shaping the future of materials management and operational excellence across our North American Insulation & Components factories. In this dynamic role, you will champion continuous improvement, strengthen planning and fulfillment capabilities, and drive standardization that supports a high‑performing, customer‑focused supply chain. You will partner with talented teams across planning, scheduling, warehousing, and procurement to build best‑in‑class processes that help our factories operate with accuracy, agility, and confidence.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

If you’re energized by developing people, optimizing systems, and leading cross‑functional collaboration, this is a unique opportunity to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and build a culture of excellence across a growing North American network. Your work will directly support customer delivery performance, operational efficiency, and long‑term business success—making this a role where your leadership truly makes an impact.

How you’ll make an impact

Coach and train planning, scheduling, warehouse, and procurement teams.

Build and promote standard processes and best practices across factories.

Monitor factory standard work, schedules, capacity, and dashboards.

Lead and support S&OP activities at factory and North America levels.

Track and improve KPIs, including customer on‑time delivery.

Address resource imbalances through collaboration with Hub functions.

Elevate master planning, scheduling, inventory control, and procurement processes.

Drive ITM capability development and support strong RCCM analysis.

Your background

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related discipline.

5+ years in a similar role and 10+ years of manufacturing experience.

Experience with SAP systems.

Strong decision‑making, analytical, and root‑cause‑analysis skills.

Advanced Excel capabilities and strong communication skills.

Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and drive initiatives.

More about us

We are committed to advancing a sustainable energy future and empowering our people to grow and innovate.

You’ll join a collaborative, inclusive culture that values continuous learning and development.

With global resources and local impact, you’ll have the opportunity to shape meaningful change and build a long‑term career.

Location Remote - North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Experience Experienced

Job function Production & Skilled Trades

Contract Regular

Publication date

Reference number R0119861

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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