Material Planner

The opportunity

Grid Automation & Communication is a business unit within Hitachi Energy located in Västerås. In this role as Material Planner, you will be responsible for end-to-end inventory planning, supporting the process from purchase requisition to customer invoice. You will support internal customer service inquiries, set inventory parameters and targets, and ensure adequate replenishment through purchase orders.

Do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all requirements. The most important qualities for this role are your personality, willingness to learn, and curiosity to explore new areas. Strong teamwork and collaboration skills are essential for success.

How you'll make an impact

• Follow up with suppliers and closely monitor material availability to ensure project deliveries and transportation are kept under control.
• Actively participate in production planning activities.
• Provide excellent service to both internal stakeholders and suppliers through daily collaboration and communication.
• Proactively identify and implement actions to optimize inventory performance in collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics.
• Ensure inventory levels support business requirements while balancing cost and availability.

• You are a structured, ambitious, and self-motivated person with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• You have a strong customer focus combined with an understanding of internal business requirements.
• You possess excellent communication and collaboration skills and can work effectively with operators, colleagues, suppliers, and management.
• You have 3-5 years of experience in a similar material planning or supply chain role.
• You have strong SAP knowledge.
• You are proficient in English, as you will be part of an international environment and collaborate with colleagues around the world.

• Strong planning and organizational skills
• A proactive and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to build relationships and work across multiple functions
• High attention to detail while maintaining a holistic business perspective
• Willingness to learn and continuously develop

• 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