Planning & Fulfillment Manager

The Opportunity

Our unit Components in Ludvika, are looking for a Planning & Fulfillment Manager for our factory producing Tap changers. We are a unit within the transformer business, supplying world class components to transformer manufacturers worldwide. We are proud of our product portfolio, our global customer base as well as our modern production unit. Our strong ambition will always be to be our customers’ preferred choice of supply, and we hope that you will play a key role.

You will manage our team of operations planners and operational purchasers, optimizing our capacity utilization while securing the material needed. Reliability in delivery is crucial to earn our customers' confidence. Besides your interest and knowledge of logistics, you are socially skilled, being able to manage internal and external contacts and you find joy in always seeking new ways to develop processes.

“Do you thrive in a production-focused environment? This role offers the perfect opportunity to lead essential projects, enhance our operations processes, develop your leadership skills, and grow professionally.” - Anton Tellinger, Hiring Manager

How you’ll make an impact

• Act as a role model by being supportive, handling change with commitment, and engaging your team to perform at their best.
• Foster a collaborative environment, develop team members, and support their professional growth.
• Plan and optimize production capacity utilization to ensure efficiency.
• Secure materials by collaborating closely with our supplier base.
• Forecast and analyze inventory levels to maintain optimal stock.
• Drive continuous improvement and process development for enhanced performance.
• Live Hitachi Energy Core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• University degree in Engineering, Industrial engineering, Finance or a related field
• At least 3 years of work experience. Leadership experience is an advantage.
• Preferably, you have experience in purchasing and logistics.
• You approach work systematically and propose solutions based on thorough analysis.
• Experience in SAP is a plus.
• As a person we see that you are structured, communicative, and able to motivate others.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English, written and spoken, 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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Anton Tellinger, anton.tellinger@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Eva Schölin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com