Production Planner

The opportunityAt Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation As a Production Planner at Hitachi Energy, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our test facilities run smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for creating detailed production schedules that align with sales forecasts, backlog, and resource availability. This role requires proactive coordination with various departments including procurement, engineering, project management, and logistics to ensure that materials, equipment, and personnel are optimally allocated to meet production deadlines.You will monitor activities, identify potential risks or bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to maintain continuous workflow and on-time delivery. Utilizing data-driven insights and planning tools, you will monitor production performance, forecast demand fluctuations, and adjust schedules accordingly to maximize efficiency.How You’ll Make An ImpactDevelop and maintain the master plan considering backlog, forecasts, inventory levels and resource capacity for test facilitiesCollaborate with various departments such as sales, engineering, supply change management and project management to ensure a reliable plan.Communicate with stakeholders to ensure material and resource availabilityMonitor schedule adherence, identify key root causes for deviation and take follow-up improvement action.Identify and resolve long term bottlenecks.Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for the planning process.Contribute to planning scenarios for Sales & Operations Planning.Identify potential risks that could threaten the plan’s success and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.Your background5+ years of experience in similar position, preferred planning and/or manufacturing/test experienceYou have a bachelor’s degreeStrong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g Excel, Power BI, etc.)Experience with SAP or similar ERP system. Strong communication, teamwork and organizing skills.You take an initiative to drive projects and lead othersFluency in English, both written and spokenWhat We OfferCollective agreementFlexible working timeHealth care and wellness allowanceFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globallyMentor to support you throughout onboard phaseVarious trainings and education supporting employee development Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in SwedenSupplementary compensation for parental leaveEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perksMore benefits could be connected to this specific roleMore About UsAre you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? We are excited to hear from you! At Hitachi Energy we value you as a person and believe in personal development.Recruiting Manager Karila Santos karila.santos@hitachienergy.com, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid +46 107 38 91 48, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark +46 107-38 51 42, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43.All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Antra Volujevica antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.comHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.