Inventory Planning & Forecasting SpecialistAt Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.We are part of Power Conversion within the Global Product Group (GPG) Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) in the Business Unit Grid Integration, Hitachi Energy. Due to our dynamic growth, we are currently seeking a specialist for the position of Inventory Planning & Forecasting Specialist to support our production site in Switzerland. Our production sites in Turgi and Aargau (Switzerland) have a leading position in the development, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and service of high-power electronic converters. In our Supply Chain Management (SCM) function, we work as one team, fully integrated within the value chain. Our flexible work practices help you to optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.Your role:Tactical planning activities (Demand forecasting in coordination with Product Management team or Sales, Production leveling and capacity Management or Inventory Management at Material level)Developing and executing a capacity and supply planning strategyEstablish and improve key performance metricsBringing an understanding of contemporary best practices in supply chain/planning management with an ability to coach and develop othersCreating forecasting models that integrate historical data and sales inputs for proactive long-term capacity planning and optimal resource allocationBuilding and automating efficient and reliable data pipelines and dashboards related to Demand and Inventory PlanningParticipate or lead end-to-end Supply Chain, Operations, and Production improvement projectsImplementing or improving existing processesYour background:Solid knowledge of standard end-to-end planning processes (Supply Chain certifications i.E. APICS/ASCM are nice to have)Fluent in German and EnglishWillingness to travel, up to 25% (mainly to our Swiss production sites)Proficiency in using Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and PowerBIThe ability to work in a complex matrix environment across Hitachi Energy's global network, intercultural understanding, and teamworkA "Can Do" attitude with a collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skillsAnalytical and problem-solving capabilitiesMore about us:Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.#J-18808-Ljbffr