Planning and Fulfillment Manager

Location:

Sevlievo, Gabrovo, Bulgaria

Job ID:

R0146395

Date Posted:

2026-10-13

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY BULGARIA EOOD

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Take the next step in your career with a leadership role at the heart of our operations, where you'll drive production planning, supply chain coordination, and customer delivery performance. Working closely with production, procurement, suppliers, and customers, you'll play a key role in ensuring the successful execution of complex electrical equipment projects while balancing resources, schedules, and business priorities. You'll have the opportunity to lead and develop a team of planning and buying professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This position offers broad exposure across the value chain and the chance to influence strategic planning decisions that directly impact on customer satisfaction and business results. If you're an organized, customer-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to make a lasting impact and grow your career with a global organization.

How you’ll make an impact

Lead and support a team of production planners and operational buyers, fostering collaboration and high performance.

Drive production planning activities for electrical equipment products and complex projects, ensuring effective short-, medium-, and long-term capacity and resource planning.

Develop and maintain component forecasts for suppliers based on customer demand and business requirements.

Partner with customers to communicate delivery schedules, manage expectations, and address additional requirements.

Evaluate and apply production planning techniques and procedures to support changing business needs and optimize manufacturing operations.

Collect, analyze, and interpret production data to develop and maintain effective scheduling plans.

Coordinate the preparation of daily production schedules and material planning strategies to ensure smooth operational execution.

Monitor project progress, resource utilization, and delivery performance to support successful project outcomes. Ensure adherence to SOP fulfillment processes and operational standards.

Monitor and report supplier performance, collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive continuous improvement. Partner with HR and business leaders to ensure the team is appropriately structured, resourced, skilled, and supported to meet business objectives.

Support the growth and development of team members through coaching, mentoring, and performance management practices aligned with company policies.

Your background

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or another relevant technical field.

Minimum 2 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, or a related area.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Demonstrated leadership and stakeholder management capabilities.

Strong planning, organization, prioritization, and time-management skills.

Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality results.

What we offer

13th salary

Monthly food vouchers

Supplementary health insurance

Organized transport

Additional bonuses

More about us

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy! You will also be accountable to ensure compliance with applicable external & internal regulations, procedures & guidelines.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

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