Material Planning Expert for Europe

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a HUB Material Planner for the insulation and components product line to join an innovative and forward-thinking team.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with six factories across Europe to ensure a smooth and efficient material flow throughout the supply chain.

You will play a key role in developing and implementing strong forecasting routines at product line level, strengthening material planning capabilities at factory level, and supporting the S&OP process. By applying best-practice forecasting methods and optimizing replenishment processes, you will help drive consistency, reliability, and performance across the network.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact by driving operational excellence, supporting sustainability goals, and contributing to the continued success of Hitachi Energy in the global energy industry.

How you will make an impact

• Develop and standardize forecasting and material planning processes at product line level, balancing demand and supply across short-, mid- and long-term horizons.
• Act as the key operational support to the S&OP process, translating demand plans into feasible material supply and replenishment plans while assessing risks and constraints.
• Strengthen material planning capabilities in factories through effective use of MRP systems to secure material availability for production and customer demand.
• Support factories in maintaining purchasing parameters in ERP systems and improving internal replenishment methods to increase efficiency.
• Establish and standardize routine material planning processes to be performed regularly at factory level.
• Develop and position local material planners as key contributors to internal S&OP and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive proactive collaboration with Category Managers, procurement teams, CSS and local planners to optimize material flow and operational performance.
• Define performance indicators, drive digitalization and automation of KPI reporting (e.g. POWERBI), and develop training initiatives to continuously improve material management and competence.

Your background

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in material management, replenishment, or supply chain operations.
• Strong expertise in SAP and excel with advanced proficiency in materials planning and scheduling.
• Proven ability to standardize processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and supply chain teams, better if in multinational organizations
• Ability to travel up to 30%

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!

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All questions can be directed to Talent Partner Eva Schölin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-190547

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-27T23:33:48