Material Planner
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is looking for a **Material Planner** within HVDC Control & Protection Operations. In this role, the planner oversees material administration for dedicated projects from inception through to site delivery. Key responsibilities include creating purchase requests, tracking deliveries with supply chain management, releasing materials for production, and collaborating closely with sub-project managers, production planners, and warehouse personnel to ensure materials arrive on time. The position also involves proposing workflow enhancements and offers **flexible working hours** as well as onboarding support from a mentor. Applicants must have an educational background in a scientific or technical subject alongside at least 3–5 years of industrial experience. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and **fluency in both English and Swedish** are required. Knowledge of SAP or SAP S/4HANA for production orders and inventory status is advantageous. Additional merit is given to candidates with previous experience in data analysis, project management, or process improvement work.
The opportunity
We are now looking for a Material Planner within HVDC Control & Protection. This is a role with many interfaces and interesting work tasks, there will be opportunities for learning and development due to our growing organization. It is very important that our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative. Reporting to Team Manager Material Management - HVDC Control & Protection Operations. You will be responsible of the material administration for some dedicated projects, from project start until shipping to site.
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with, so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
How you will make an impact
- Create purchase requests and follow up on delivery with SCM
- Plan and release material for production
- Have a close collaboration with the Sub-project managers
- Coordinate with the project, production planner and the warehouse to ensure to have the material in right place in the right time
- Show a practical approach planning and knowledge of production processes
- Proactively challenging existing ways of working, proposing improvements to processes and work practices
- You will communicate at all levels in the business and various professionals
Your background
- At least 3-5 years of experience in the industry
- Educational background in scientific or technical subject
- Knowledge in business system SAP (SAP4Hana) to perform production orders and material stock status is advantageous
- Experienced with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Power Point etc.)
- Experience with “Data analyzing” and “Project Management” related work is meriting
- Experience with improvement work is meriting
- Proficient and fluent in English and Swedish is required
What we offer
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working time
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
- Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
More about us
Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are ready for you! Welcome to apply for this position!
Recruiting Manager, Alma S Särneroth, alma.s.sarneroth@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Unionen Fredrik Holmgren +46 107 38 21 85; SACO Mikael Hjort +46 107 38 29 86; Ledarna Frank Hollstedt +46 107 38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Julia Wiklund, Julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com