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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.
Description
Your new role
Here at Hitachi Rail, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for a Junior Analyst. You will work closely with the Head of Integrated Delivery across all areas of the business (sales, finance, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain etc) to analyse and develop your understanding of the low volume high complexity manufacturing industry.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
* Carry out analysis of business data with the relevant functions to eliminate as far as possible % of error
* Act as the point of contact for all cost model data inputs from each function
* Working with the Head of Integrated Delivery to draft business process and policy documents
* Support all sales opportunities and capture this information in the opportunities pipeline template
* Support functions in the collection of their cost estimates for pipeline opportunities
* Input data into the Hitachi delivery cost model
* Attend cross functional meetings, take actions and chase individuals for progress
* Develop understanding of Hitachi Rail’s product offering
* Develop understanding of the end-to-end product delivery lifecycle
* Travel to other Hitachi Rail’s sites across the UK and Europe to get “Hands On” with supporting the Integrated Delivery Teams Responsibilities.
About you
* Excellent influencing and relationship-building skills with internal and external customers, stakeholders, subcontractors, and suppliers at all levels.
* Strong business acumen; understands the key financial drivers and dynamics related to business growth and revenue goals
* Ability to identify business needs, develop pragmatic solutions, and implement them
* Strong verbal, written communication and influencing skills – articulate and comfortable communicating with staff at all levels up to global board members.
* Able to negotiate and persuade using accurate data and factual information
* Proven ability to challenge, convince and manage multiple stakeholders
* Experience of working in a global matrixed organisation and proven ability to work effectively within a multi-cultural environment including peers, direct reports, senior and exec level management
* Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, often at short notice
* Excellent English language skills
Desirable Requirements:
* Previous experience working with/in a Japanese culture/organisation
* Japanese Language skills
* Detailed understanding of the UK Rail Macro environment including its stakeholders e.g. ROSCO’s, TOCs, Railway equipment suppliers, Network Rail, Department for Transport
* Knowledge of UK and European Approval and regulatory process
* Knowledge of Train manufacturing process
* Detailed knowledge of business information systems such as ERP, MRP, GPLM, SAP
* General understanding of engineering principles and practices
* Exposure to and understanding of lean tools (5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma)
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