FACTORY SUPPLY CHAIN SPECIALIST
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy, Composites, is looking to strengthen the Procurement & Logistic team with a Factory Supply Chain Specialist. As a Factory Supply Chain Specialist you will have a key role ensuring implementation and adherence to SCM strategies, processes and follow up in the factories to ensure material availability, delivery performance and cost
competitiveness. Support management of assigned spend with a short-term and medium-term sourcing strategy to meet targets on total cost of ownership, quality, and reliability of supplies.
Are you driven by a genuine eagerness to learn and grow? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Our production unit is located in Piteå in northern Sweden. The main product is composite hollow insulators. Typical applications are transformer bushings, wall bushings, breaker bushings, surge arresters, cable terminations, station post insulators, etc. Other products are machined glass fiber /epoxy cylinders used for instance for tap changers.
Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration and innovation!
How you'll make an impact
- Support the Factory SCM on assigned tasks Prioritize and help our suppliers feeding us the most critical items
- Support in liaison to Planning & Fulfillment team in the ERP data management under SCM responsibility: i.e. supplier contact details, allocation plan, prices, lead time, MOQ, Incoterms, payment terms
- Support for material price and Terms & Conditions control throughout the value chain (from tender, ERP master data and oversees invoices control rules (tolerances, etc.) Support tender material costing and run tender specific negotiations where applicable
- Support on analysis and reporting tasks
- Lead and/or support company and contractors' qualifications processes on assigned suppliers
- Support Supplier Performance Evaluations (SPE) on assigned tasks
- Work on improving assigned supplier performance measurement and improvement tasks
- Support on assigned claim management to maximize compensation to Hitachi Energy and escalate as necessary
- Support Factory SCM in material cost cutting and risk mitigation projects
- Support on SCM related local activities for R&D, DTV, New Product Introduction, product cost improvement project.
Your background
- You have an academical background within logistics or business administration or similar work experience.
- You have good knowledge in using excel and ERP system, preferable SAP
- You are fluent in English and Swedish
- You are analytical and structured
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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
Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy!
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!
Recruiting Manager Peter Lindberg, peter.Lindberg1@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives, Sveriges Ingenjörer - Marcus Nordlund-Oja, +46 107-38 31 93; Unionen: Per Lidman, +46 107-38 98 66. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Renee Lundgren, renee.lundgren@hitachienergy.com
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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