The opportunity

As a Material Planner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth production flow by coordinating and securing the availability of materials for planned orders.

You’ll work closely with the material handling team to place timely orders, optimize buffer levels, and manage material movements within the system. Your responsibilities will also include preparing distribution lists, clearing materials for production release, and ensuring accurate system updates. Since this is a newly established role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape its development and contribute with ideas for continuous improvement.

“We're building something new—and we need someone who’s ready to take ownership. As a Material Planner, you’ll play a key role in shaping the role, improving processes, and ensuring smooth production flow from day one."- Hiring Manager

How you’ll make an impact

• Ensure timely and accurate distribution of kitting lists to material handling
• Coordinate material orders from external warehouses
• Monitor material availability and follow up on status
• Update and maintain the production schedule
• Escalate material-related issues when needed
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Collaborate daily with Production Planning and Logistics teams
• Ensure correct booking and movement of materials in the system

Your Background

• Experience with similar tasks in production, logistics, or material planning
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Comfortable communicating in both Swedish and English

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 discounts and perks

More about us

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

Recruiting manager: Frida Trygg, frida.trygg@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson +46 107 38 25 17; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043; Unionen: Michael Fosselius +46 107 38 46 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Davidsson Drakou, Johanna.davidsson-drakou@hitachienergy.com