Production Planner

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement and occupational/

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a proactive Production Planner to support the Grid Automation Products division. You will review demand data, coordinate with master scheduler, and ensure timely material availability to meet workorder demands.

The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across functions. Proficiency in SAP and MS Office, plus Swedish and English fluency, are mandatory for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar.
• Previous experience in production planning or similar field.
• Fluency in Swedish and English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze demand forecasting data to plan production schedules with master scheduler and production manager.
• Collaborate with production manager to understand capacity, resources, and create accurate schedules.
• Coordinate with Material Planner to ensure timely availability of materials for workorders.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet changing demands.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in the planning process.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in production planning.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The opportunity

Are you ready for an exciting challenge where your background in production planning and ability to find possibilities and adopt to the demand from a growing market can flourish? We are now looking for a driven and committed production planner to support our Grid Automation Products division.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Review and analyze demand forecasting data to plan production schedules and capacity together with our master scheduler and production manager.
• Collaborate with production manager to understand capacity, resource availability and production capacity to create accurate schedules.
• Coordinate with Material Planner to ensure timely availability of materials and components at demand date of workorder.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed, to meet changing demands.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in the production planning process.
• Stay updated on industry trends, production technologies and best practices in production planning.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar
• Previous experience in production planning or similar field
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• A collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, combined with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple functions.
• Experience in working with ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluency in Swedish and English is mandatory

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our Benefits Offering For Our Roles Generally Includes

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.