Factory Supply Chain Specialist

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi in

Mentor support during onboarding

Training and development opportunities

Diverse company culture

Parental leave benefits

Employee discount portal

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB – Components is seeking a Factory Supply Chain Specialist in Ludvika, Sweden. You will drive SCM activities for a defined material portfolio with emphasis on availability, quality and cost, while supporting the Factory Supply Chain Manager to streamline daily operations.

The role requires an engineering degree and strong collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams. Proficiency in MS Office, Power BI and SAP is advantageous, with Swedish and English language

Qualifications

• Curious, driven, and adaptable with ownership mindset.
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills for collaboration with teams and suppliers.
• Degree in Engineering preferred; SCM/Logistics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive SCM activities for the portfolio with focus on availability, quality, and cost.
• Support the Factory Supply Chain Manager by streamlining daily operations.
• Define and implement local sourcing strategies aligned with regional goals.
• Develop and maintain the supply base focusing on quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and drive improvement projects as needed.

Skills

Supply chain ownership

Excellent communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaborative teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Power BI

ERP familiarity

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Location: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID: R0135277

Company: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB – Components

Position: Factory Supply Chain Specialist

Responsibilities

• Drive all SCM activities for the appointed portfolio of material with a main focus on material availability, quality, and cost.
• Support the Factory Supply Chain Manager by streamlining daily operations and alleviating workload through proactive collaboration and efficient task management.
• Define and implement local sourcing strategies aligned with regional goals.
• Develop and maintain the supply base, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and drive improvement projects as needed.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers in collaboration with category teams and quality specialists.
• Establish and update agreements with major suppliers, including pricing and purchase terms to meet business directives.

Qualifications

• Curious, driven, and adaptable with strong ownership and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent communication, networking, and interpersonal skills; ability to foster collaboration across diverse teams and suppliers.
• Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Power BI) and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and proficiency in English is required.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Career possibilities within Hitachi Energy in Sweden and globally
• Mentor support during onboarding
• Various trainings and employee development opportunities
• Diverse company culture with 70+ nationalities in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with discounts and perks

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