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Materials planner

HiNext

·

Aug 27, 2026

Location
(HE)Office_Zhongshan Hengmen Industry Part, China
Workplace
Onsite
Type
Full-time
Experience
3+ years
Source
Workday

Description

Location:

Zhongshan, Guangdong, China

Job ID:

R0142224

Date Posted:

2026-08-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY ZHONGSHAN TRANSFORMER COMPANY LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services.  Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors.
 
Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.

How you will make an impact

1. You will maintain and validate material master data for effective material requirements planning runs, coordinating with operational purchasers and category managers to manage critical materials.

2. You will evaluate material availability constraints and develop critical material forecasts, collaborating with category managers to align forecasts with sales contributions.

3. You will define inventory policies based on material portfolio segmentation.

4. You will collaborate with Category Managers and Operational Purchasers to enhance supplier performance in terms of on-time delivery, quality, and lead time.

5. You will support inventory validation and analysis to ensure optimal inventory health, developing action plans for improvement.

6. You will lead and contribute to cross-functional initiatives focused on inventory optimization, forecast accuracy, and supplier on-time delivery.

7. You will communicate project-specific material requirements to supply chain management, ensuring accurate quotation data and coordination with Category Managers or Factory supply chain management.

8. You will manage interfaces between customer service support and transportation and logistics to ensure alignment with factory operations, monitoring key performance indicators to track procurement and supplier

performance.

9. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

10. 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

1. Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.

2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in materials planning, inventory management, or supply chain operations.

3. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

4. Proficient in using ERP systems and MRP software for inventory management and forecasting. Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

5. Knowledge of materials management principles, including demand forecasting, inventory control, and supplier management.

More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :

1.Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2.Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3.Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4.Long service awards
5.Flexible Working(subject to role)

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome  Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Skills

ComplianceCustomer ServiceERPInventory ManagementSupply Chain ManagementProcurement

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