Production Planner

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 450 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Västmanlands län is seeking a Production Planner to ensure efficient test facility operations. The role involves developing production schedules, collaborating with departments, and monitoring workflows. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and strong analytical skills. This position offers opportunities for career development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within the company

Training and education support

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in planning and/or manufacturing/test.
• Analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the master plan considering backlog and resource capacity.
• Collaborate with various departments to ensure a reliable plan.
• Monitor schedule adherence and identify key root causes for deviation.

Skills

Data analysis

SAP or similar ERP systems

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organizing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Description

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

As a Production Planner at Hitachi Energy, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our test facilities run smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for creating detailed production schedules that align with sales forecasts, backlog, and resource availability. This role requires proactive coordination with various departments, including procurement, engineering, project management, and logistics, to ensure that materials, equipment, and personnel are optimally allocated to meet production deadlines.

You will monitor activities, identify potential risks or bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to maintain continuous workflow and on-time delivery. Utilizing data-driven insights and planning tools, you will monitor production performance, forecast demand fluctuations, and adjust schedules accordingly to maximize efficiency.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop and maintain the master plan considering backlog, forecasts, inventory levels, and resource capacity for test facilities
• Collaborate with various departments, such as sales, engineering, supply chain management, and project management, to ensure a reliable plan.
• Communicate with stakeholders to ensure material and resource availability
• Monitor schedule adherence, identify key root causes for deviation, and take follow-up improvement action.
• Identify and resolve long-term bottlenecks.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for the planning process.
• Contribute to planning scenarios for Sales & Operations Planning.
• Identify potential risks that could threaten the plan’s success and develop contingency plans to mitigate them.
• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• 5+ years of experience in a similar position, preferred planning and/or manufacturing/test experience
• You have a bachelor’s degree
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, etc.)
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizing skills.
• You take the initiative to drive projects and lead others
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

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 the onboarding 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 benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? We are excited to hear from you! At Hitachi Energy, we value you as a person and believe in personal development.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Recruiting Manager Karila Santos at [e-mail]. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Antra Volujevica at [e-mail]

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