Location: Amsterdam
Team: Sales & Operations Execution
Type: Full-time
At Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe (HCME), we design and manufacture one of the world’s most extensive ranges of hydraulic excavators—from compact one-tonne units to colossal 780-tonne mining machines. Our portfolio also includes wheel loaders, rigid dump trucks, and highly specialized equipment for unique applications.
But at HCME, we believe we build more than machines.
We build the future of construction.
As part of the global Hitachi family, we are driven by innovation, environmental responsibility, and a deep commitment to customer trust and satisfaction. Our Amsterdam headquarters is home to a diverse, forward-thinking team developing next-generation technologies and support services that empower customers across Europe and beyond.
Honesty & Sincerity – The foundation of every interaction.
Environmental Respect – Protecting the world we help shape.
Social Responsibility – Valuing people, culture, and community.
Reliable Leadership – Agreed is agreed. We stand behind our commitments.
The S&OE (Sales & Operations Execution) Specialist supports the weekly operational alignment process by coordinating day-to-day execution across Finance, Manufacturing, Shipping, Sales, Demand Planning, and Order Management. Working under the direction of the S&OE Lead, the Specialist focuses on tracking the order-to-invoice process for HCEM Hitachi machines, flagging roadblocks early, safeguarding forecast accuracy across the near-term execution horizon, and driving the operational tasks needed to meet monthly shipment and invoicing targets.
Own and drive forecast accuracy across the near-term execution horizon – from 8 weeks ahead of the plan through the 3-month rolling forecast – continuously reconciling demand, order, and shipment signals to keep the plan reliable.
Track and update Month-to-Date (MTD) shipment and invoicing status daily, maintaining accurate dashboards and trackers for the S&OE Lead and stakeholders.
Prepare data, reports, and inputs ahead of the weekly cross-functional alignment meetings, and follow up on assigned action items to closure.
Monitor individual orders through the order-to-invoice cycle, identifying blockers (documentation, inventory, logistics, credit/finance holds) and escalating to the S&OE Lead with relevant context.
Coordinate directly with Manufacturing, Shipping, and Order Management contacts to confirm order readiness, shipment scheduling, and invoicing status.
Analyze gaps between actual shipments/invoices and targets at the order level, and support root-cause identification and mitigation tracking.
Partner with Demand Planning to challenge and refine forecast inputs within the 8-week-to-3-month window, ensuring the execution plan reflects the latest, most realistic outlook.
Support the execution of gap-closing actions such as order prioritization, alternative shipping arrangements, and expediting, as directed by the Lead.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by highlighting recurring issues and proposing process or reporting enhancements.
Ensure execution activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
3+ years of experience in supply chain, operations, order management, logistics, demand planning, or a related function; exposure to construction or heavy machinery industries is an advantage.
Solid analytical skills with strong attention to detail and comfort working with spreadsheets, dashboards, and ERP/order-management systems.
Familiarity with forecasting and demand-planning concepts, including rolling forecasts and forecast-accuracy measurement.
Good communication and coordination skills, with the ability to follow up effectively across multiple teams.
Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
Compensation built of a yearly gross salary between 52’000 euros and 80’000 euros (including holiday allowance and based on experience)
27 days of leave + 13 extra collective days of leave (ADV)
‘Metalektro’ Collective Labour Agreement (CLA)
Excellent pension scheme with a high employer contribution
Working from home possibility and flexible working hours
Budget of 1500 euro’s to set up your workplace
Collective accident insurance
International learning and development program
Career opportunities
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