Head of Order & Shipping — Global Delivery Leader

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible hours

Wellness allowance

Career development

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. seeks an Order & Shipping Manager to lead end-to-end order fulfillment and global shipping, ensuring on-time delivery.

You will manage a team of order managers and shipping specialists and work with Production, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Finance and Sales to drive excellence.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and proven leadership in logistics, SAP experience, plus fluent Swedish and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience within project management, logistics, supply chain, operations, or manufacturing.
• Strong customer focus and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements and delivering business results.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Fluent in Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the order fulfilment process from customer order through shipment and delivery.
• Ensure excellent on-time delivery performance and proactively manage delivery risks.
• Oversee shipping, transportation, export documentation, and logistics coordination.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on customer service, lead times, productivity, and quality.
• Manage departmental performance, budget, and working capital.
• Develop and coach a high‑performing team while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Customer focus

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering / related)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. seeks an Order & Shipping Manager to lead end-to-end order fulfillment and global shipping, ensuring on-time delivery.

You will manage a team of order managers and shipping specialists and work with Production, Planning, Procurement, Quality, Finance and Sales to drive excellence.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and proven leadership in logistics, SAP experience, plus fluent Swedish and English.