Global Business Process Expert - Logistics, Transportation & Warehouse Management

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At Hitachi Energy, we are accelerating our digital transformation and business process excellence journey through standardized processes, SAP S/4HANA solutions, and global collaboration. We are seeking a

Global Business Process Expert – Logistics, Transportation & Warehouse Management

to lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of end-to-end execution processes across the Transformer Business Unit.

This role will drive global process harmonization, SAP roadmap execution, and operational excellence across Transportation Management, Warehouse Management, and E2E Business Execution processes. The successful candidate will combine deep business expertise with hands-on SAP knowledge to enable scalable, efficient, and integrated operations across our global manufacturing network.

How you will make an impact

• Collaborate with your Digital Manufacturing Competence Center (DMCC) colleagues and local Digital BPOs to create a productive working environment.
• Drive improvement and harmonization initiatives in alignment with DTO.

• Partner with the Transportation, Warehouse Management and Master Data teams for harmonization and compliance.

• Conduct regular usage assessments and benchmarking.
• Ensure adherence to global processes.
• Analyze new requirements and monitor implementation progress.
• Report on progress with stakeholders.
• Identify template deviations and share best practices.
• Develop user stories and propose solutions for multiple factories.

• Translate operational requirements for Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) into scalable integration designs, user stories, interface specifications, testing scenarios, and deployment standards in collaboration with factory, automation, SAP, and IT teams.

• Ensure resolution of system-related issues.
• Create training materials and develop tailored training sessions.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in supply chain execution, logistics, transportation, warehouse operations, and business process management in a global manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Make-to-Order, Make-to-Stock, Engineer-to-Order, and Service Management processes.
• Advanced SAP S/4HANA expertise, including TM, EWM, WM, and IM.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, testing, and stabilizing integrations between SAP EWM and automated warehouse technologies, including AS/RS, WCS/WES, conveyors, and material handling systems.
• Experience leading global process ownership, SAP transformation, and process harmonization initiatives across factory operations, regional deployment teams, and global organizations.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end integration across Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales, and Finance.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, optimized global solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and change leadership skills.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes*:

• Private medical care and Life insurance​
• Access to fitness and wellness programs​
• Access to benefits platform with discounts and perks​
• Employee Capital Plans (PPK)​
• Equipment for working from home or allowances for setting up a workplace at home​
• Spectacles and contact lenses allowance​
• Company events and team‑building activities​
• Psychological support program​
• Free parking available

Additional benefits may apply depending on the role, grade, and business requirements.

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

*Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.