SE&OP Specialist

About the role

The SE&OP Specialist at Hitachi, Ltd. will lead the Sales, Engineering and Operations Planning process, ensuring demand and supply are balanced across the organization. This position supports strategic decision‑making by providing accurate forecasts, identifying gaps, and recommending actions that drive operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the end‑to‑end SE&OP cycle, including data collection, analysis, and preparation of review materials.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, engineering, production, procurement and finance to gather forecasts, capacity and inventory data.
• Analyze demand‑supply gaps, highlight risks and opportunities, and propose actionable recommendations.
• Develop and maintain SE&OP reports, dashboards and KPIs to monitor performance.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives and implement best‑practice processes.
• Support the design and deployment of forecasting models and tools.
• Communicate SE&OP plans and insights to stakeholders at all levels.
• Participate in cross‑functional supply‑chain optimization projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply‑chain planning, demand planning, production planning or SE&OP, preferably in manufacturing or technology.
• Strong understanding of SE&OP principles and frameworks.
• Proven analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• SAP APO
• Oracle Demantra
• Kinaxis
• Anaplan
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle