Planning & Production Execution Process Owner - SAP Center of Expertise (f/m/d)

The Opportunity:

Join Hitachi Energy as we embark on an exciting multi-year project, Reiwa, to upgrade our core ERP systems to SAP S/4HANA. As part of our growth strategy, we are standardizing our IT application landscape and digitizing our business processes to meet the needs of our expanding business. We are establishing a BU HV SAP Center of Expertise (CoE) to support our High Voltage factories and service units globally.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Drive full adoption of SAP production planning and execution modules in local units, maximizing the solution's potential and business benefits
• Collaborate with SAP Business Process Owners globally to harmonize business processes, drive improvements, and prioritize system requirements
• Analyze existing business processes to identify optimization and automation opportunities using SAP solutions
• Work closely with Local Business Process Owners and Key Users to address their highest priority challenges, monitor system usage, and gather feedback
• Proactively resolve user issues and ensure change requests are well-documented for quick implementation
• Upskill key users to become SAP system experts at their sites through training and support
• Assist in creating SAP training materials and provide training on new processes and functionalities

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Experience with SAP production planning and execution modules (PP, PP/DS)
• Strong knowledge of the S4/HANA platform and SAP Certifications preferred
• Experience in manufacturing and industrial services
• Excellent communication skills with fluency in English
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, global team environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative, solutions-oriented approach

More About Us

• You will do interesting and enriching work, as part of a dynamic, passionate, and collaborative team committed to innovation and continuous improvement
• You will be stretched, encouraged, and supported to grow – we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunities
• We offer an environment that fosters collaboration, connection, and diversity of thought
• Our culture is one of a kind: come as you are and bring your unique attributes, passion, and drive to the design and management of Pensions & Benefits at Hitachi Energy, contributing to making us ‘the place to be’ and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all
• Flexible working, including hybrid/remote working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package