Planner Scheduler

Location:

Michigan City, Indiana, United States

Job ID:

R0123183

Date Posted:

2026-03-19

Company Name:

HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Production & Skilled Trades

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Company

We build the machines that power industry. We are Hitachi Global Air Power, a leading global industrial compressed air manufacturer driving the innovations that keep the world moving.

From our headquarters in Michigan City, Indiana, our compressed air solutions power manufacturing operations all around the globe; from food and beverage to life-saving pharmaceuticals and cutting-edge semiconductor chips. Our portable compressors provide the air power to build roads and bridges, lay pipelines and aid in oil and gas mining and production.

We are a team of innovators, engineers, and quality experts with a shared vision to create the next generation of efficient, environment-forward compressed air solutions that meet the demands of today, while boldly contributing to a sustainable, circular economy. With more than 60 years of legacy and trusted performance through our brands - Hitachi, Sullair, and Champion (Australia), we are proud of our reputation for reliability, durability, and performance and groundbreaking engineering.

Join us in building a future where your work has an impact. At Hitachi Global Air Power, you’ll be part of a global network that’s shaping the future of industrial power.

Summary of the position:

The Planner Scheduler establishes and maintains the master production schedule and communicates the status of stock builds and customer orders for all products.  This position evaluates input from sales, operations, supply chain, engineering and effectively utilizes operations resources to meet customer delivery requirements and provide targeted finished goods inventory levels.

This position is located on-site in Michigan City, Indiana, and reports to the Sr Manager, Business Planning.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Review sales orders and assign promise dates based on forecasts, production capacity, and material availability.
• Collaborates with Engineering, Procurement, and Operations in the alignment of Engineered To Order Requirements for Hitachi Global Air Power Customers.
• Responsible for the communication of shortages through a ‘Shortage Report.’  Modify production schedule and priorities to minimize overall impact of shortages on customers and Operation’s productivity.
• Daily release of work orders to Operations.
• Initiate deviations and make any necessary work order adjustments in JDE.
• Manage excess and obsolete inventory to include the identification of viable options that minimize overall impact to inventory cost.
• Work directly with employees to resolve scheduling issues.
• Reconcile inaccuracies with customer shipments and deliveries.
• Support safety awareness and ergonomic initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Associate degree or minimum of two years post high school training/experience.  Bachelor’s degree in business management or related discipline preferred.

Professional experience:

• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience with scheduling, inventory control or operations responsibility.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and their application related to scheduling and inventory control.
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional preferred.

Key Skills:

• In depth knowledge of (MRP) Materials Requirements Planning, Work Order Management, and production control within an ERP-driven environment.  JDE experience preferred.
• Efficient in project management discipline and capability to manage risk in a cross-functional organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the desire and ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization. 
• Organized and efficient; able to prioritize in a demanding environment and handle a heavy workload.

Key behaviors:

• Ability to anticipate problems, quickly envision workarounds and redirect the organization to minimize their impact.
• Self-motivated and assertive.
• Customer-focused.

Direct reports:

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate based on race, religion, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or other protected categories under applicable law, whether in recruitment, employment, promotion, transfer, compensation, or other conditions of employment.