SAP PPDS (GDC)

Our Company

Hitachi Vantara is part of the Global Hitachi family. We balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what's now to what's next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their digital challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society.

Our people are our biggest asset, they drive our innovation advantage and we strive to offer a flexible and collaborative workplace where they can thrive. Diversity of thought is welcomed and our employee base is represented by several active Employee Resource Group communities. We offer industry leading benefits packages (flexible working, generous pension and private healthcare) and promote a creative and inclusive culture. If driving real change gives you a sense of pride and you are passionate about powering social good, we'd love to hear from you.

5-8 Years of experience in SAP IBP Implementation/support/ Global rollout projects. Must have good communication skills with expert level understanding of SAP IBP Applications and client interfacing skills.

Must have excellent working experience in ePPDS (Embedded Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling) areas such as Make to Stock strategy, Make to Order strategy, Core interface (CIF), PP&DS Heuristics, Optimizer Functionality, Push Production, Product Prioritization, Resource Prioritization, Shelf-Life planning, Block Planning, Detailed Scheduling (with setup matrix, sequence constraints, Min/Max distances, alternative modes).

Strong understanding of Demand Management, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), MRP Live, Production Order and Process Order Execution, Repetitive Manufacturing, Production order settlement, Quality Management in Procurement, QM in Production, QM in Sales, Quality Certificates, Non-Conformance Process areas and relevant configuration capabilities.

Our Values

We strive to create an inclusive environment for all and are open to considering home working, compressed/flexible hours and flexible arrangements. Get in touch with us to explore how we might be able to accommodate your specific needs.

We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. With Japanese roots going back over 100 years, our culture is founded on the values of our parent company expressed as the Hitachi Spirit:

Wa - Harmony, Trust, Respect

Makoto - Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, Integrity

Kaitakusha-Seishin - Pioneering Spirit, Challenge