Production Planner
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Västerås · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a **Production Planner** to join its Grid Automation Products division. Working in close collaboration with production, supply chain management, and order management teams, the role is responsible for creating and maintaining detailed production schedules to optimize resource utilization, meet delivery targets, and maintain high manufacturing standards. Key tasks include analyzing demand forecasting data, coordinating with master schedulers and material planners to align material availability with work orders, tracking daily operations, and resolving production disruptions through alternative scheduling and process improvements. The company offers a **hybrid work** model arranged in agreement with the line manager. Applicants must hold a **bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar** field, alongside previous experience in production planning or an equivalent area. Essential technical skills include experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. The position requires strong analytical abilities, cross-functional collaboration skills, and mandatory fluency in both **Swedish and English**.
The opportunity
Are you ready for an exciting challenge where your background in production planning and ability to find possibilities and adopt to the demand from a growing market can flourish? We are now looking for a driven and committed production planner to support our Grid Automation Products division.
As a Production Planner, you will create and manage detailed production schedules that support efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations. You will collaborate closely with production, SCM and order management teams to make prioritizations, maximize resource utilization and meet delivery targets. You will also play a key role in resolving production disruptions by identifying and implementing alternative production schedules. Take the chance to become part of a dynamic team where you have the opportunity to grow and develop!
How you’ll make an impact
- Review and analyze demand forecasting data to plan production schedules and capacity together with our master scheduler and production manager.
- Collaborate with production manager to understand capacity, resource availability and production capacity to create accurate schedules.
- Coordinate with Material Planner to ensure timely availability of materials and components at demand date of workorder.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed, to meet changing demands.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in the production planning process.
- Stay updated on industry trends, production technologies and best practices in production planning.
Your background
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar
- Previous experience in production planning or similar field
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- A collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, combined with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
- Experience in working with ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office tools.
- Fluency in Swedish and English is mandatory
More About Us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:
- Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
- Group life insurance and additional insurances.
- Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
- Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
- Psychological support program
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.
Recruiting Manager Morgan Lindblom, Morgan.Lindblom@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Klas Koppari +46 107-38 13 45; Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin, +46 107-38 15 12 ; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt +46 107 -38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, tobias.n.nilsson@hitachienergy.com.