SCM Change Management and Continuous Improvement Manager (f/m/d)

Stellenbeschreibung:

Job Description

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping a more sustainable energy future and our supply chains play a critical role in making that happen. As SCM Change Management and Continuous Improvement Manager, you will take on a global role where embedding regulatory requirements into scalable, end‑to‑end SCM processes, driving continuous improvement, and enabling modern, data‑ and AI‑ready ways of working will be your core responsibilities.

You will strengthen SCM regulatory compliance by embedding regulatory requirements into scalable, end‑to‑end SCM processes reused across regulations such as EUDR, CBAM, and other ESG‑related requirements. You will drive continuous improvement and digital enablement, simplifying processes, reducing manual effort, and enabling data‑driven and AI‑ready ways of working in close collaboration with data, digital, and IT teams. You will also support change adoption, capability development and knowledge management, ensuring sustainable implementation across Business Units and Functions.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Design, implement, and continuously improve scalable SCM regulatory compliance processes that are reusable across regulations and Business Units
Shift regulatory compliance from project‑based delivery to standardized, end‑to‑end SCM processes embedded in operations
Embed compliance‑by‑design through technology‑enabled monitoring, controls, and escalation mechanisms
Support internal and external audits through robust process design, clear governance, and audit‑ready execution
Drive change management and enablement to ensure SCM teams and suppliers are ready for evolving regulatory requirements
Deliver measurable efficiency, quality, and resilience improvements by simplifying processes, strengthening adherence, and reducing manual effort
Identify and eliminate recurring root causes from audits, incidents, and operational data to prevent repeat issues
Collaborate with CSS Service Excellence and Celonis CoE to enable data‑driven, automated, and AI‑ready process improvements
Partner with Data Governance, IT Enablement, and Business Innovation teams to enable analytics, intelligent monitoring, and decision‑making
Support functional capability development and knowledge management by translating regulatory and process requirements into structured, reusable learning and knowledge assets

Your Background

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, Quality, or a related field
Minimum 7 years of professional experience in supply chain operations, regulatory environments, process excellence, or transformation roles within complex, global organizations
Experience working in regulated, audit‑intensive, or governance‑driven environments
Ability to operate at Manager or Senior Professional level, managing complex initiatives with a high degree of autonomy
Experience with compliance technology, data analytics, process mining (e.g., Celonis), and digital traceability solutions
Familiarity with ERP / SCM systems (e.g., SAP / S/4HANA) is an advantage
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus