{"id":1183757,"url":"https://alion.io/job/wartsila-com-production-planner","title":"Production planner","company":{"id":93154,"name":"Wartsila.com","domain":"wartsila.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/wartsila-com","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Toyama, Japan"],"countries":["JP"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Power BI","optional":false},{"name":"SharePoint","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-16T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-16","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T23:46:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":9,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":9},"description":"Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we - Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.\nWe want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent - want to join the ride?\nAt the initial stage, the successful candidate will focus on understanding production planning operations and executing planning and coordination tasks centered on existing processes.\nOver time, the candidate is expected to independently drive planning and improvement initiatives, becoming a core member who is consulted and relied upon by related departments.\nRequired Skills and Qualifications ：\nExperience in project management\nPractical experience in data aggregation and analysis using Excel\nFluent communication skills in Japanese (both spoken and written)\nExperience working in English, or no resistance to using English in daily work\nAbility to identify issues in ongoing operations, analyze them using data, and propose improvements\nTools / Systems Used\nSAP、Excel、PowerPoint、Power BI、Teams、SharePoint\nPurpose of the Position\nThis position aims to support improved accuracy in business and production planning, as well as stable production execution, through planning control, order management, and data analysis, based on a solid understanding of production planning operations.\nIn the future, the role is expected to independently lead planning initiatives in collaboration with related departments and to serve as a key member within the organization by providing data-driven analysis and improvement proposals.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Planning Management\nDevelopment and management of annual and mid-term plans, including progress and performance tracking\nFormulation of production plans and adjustment of workload and delivery schedules\nAnalysis of variances between planned and actual results and proposal of corrective actions\nPreparation and presentation of planning and performance-related materials\n2. Cost Management and Order Management\nIncorporation of parts orders (stock management) into planning\nOrganization of NB (New Build) and Retrofit order information and reflection into production plans\nSupport for quotation preparation and clarification of planning assumptions\nImprovement of planning accuracy through BOM registration and configuration management\nMonitoring plan execution status through production order creation and control\n3. Data Management and Analysis\nManagement and maintenance of planning and actual performance data\nData extraction and aggregation from SAP and other systems\nVisualization and analysis using Power BI and related tools\nAdditional Preferred Qualifications\nExperience contributing to annual and mid-term planning processes\nHands-on experience with business systems such as SAP and Power BI\nAbility to communicate and coordinate smoothly with related departments from a broad perspective\nStrong interest in problem-solving, a solution-oriented mindset, implementation capability, and persistence in follow-up activities to ensure sustainability\nWillingness to continuously learn and grow\nExperience in projects within multinational companies and overseas production environments (machinery manufacturing industry)\nExperience in the marine industry\nAbility to adapt to change\nWhy you and us\nYou are valued - as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting inclusive work community.\nYour growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities - so you can develop beyond your potential.\nYou get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important for us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.\nContact & next steps\nSubmit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline.\nPlease apply by 30/09/2026at 23:59 Japanese Standard Time. Our recruiting tool recognizes the time zone where the job ad has been published and closes the application period according to same time zone\nLast application date: 30/09/2026\nAt Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.\nPlease note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.\nThis is Wärtsilä\nWärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. 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