Produktionsplanerare | Ludvika, Sweden

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective bargaining agreement

Wellness allowance

Excellent career opportunities within

Mentor during onboarding

Training and professional development

Diverse workplace with 70+ nationalit"

Benefits portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Ludvika seeks a Production Planner to optimize production flow and meet delivery targets. You will develop, implement and adjust detailed schedules, collaborating with purchasing, inventory and production teams to ensure material availability and capacity.

The role requires Swedish and English proficiency and hands‑on experience with SAP and MPS/MRP systems. You will analyze data, identify bottlenecks, drive process improvements, and communicate plan changes to

Qualifications

• Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering and Management, Production Engineering, or a related field preferred but not required; relevant work experience in a similar area valued.
• At least one year of experience in production planning, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MPS/MRP systems.
• Solid analytical skills with a structured and detail‑oriented approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented, with a strong interest in optimizing processes.
• Excellent written and spoken Swedish and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed production schedules and plans.
• Monitor production processes and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Work closely with purchasing, inventory, and production teams to ensure material availability and sufficient production capacity.
• Analyze production data and delivery performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Be responsible for capacity planning and resource utilization.
• Manage and communicate changes in production plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Drive and improve production planning by implementing new processes and tools that reduce production disruptions and optimize lead times.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proactive and solution‑oriented

Swedish language

English language

Education

Degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

We are looking for an engaged and detail‑oriented Production Planner to join our team in Ludvika. In this role, you will play a key part in optimizing our production flow and ensuring that we meet our delivery targets efficiently. You will develop and implement production plans, while continuously monitoring and adjusting them based on demand and production capacity.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop, implement, and maintain detailed production schedules and plans.
• Monitor production processes and identify bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Work closely with the purchasing, inventory, and production teams to ensure material availability and sufficient production capacity.
• Analyze production data and delivery performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Be responsible for capacity planning and resource utilization.
• Manage and communicate changes in production plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Drive and improve production planning by implementing new processes and tools that reduce production disruptions and optimize lead times.

Your Background

• Degree in Logistics, Industrial Engineering and Management, Production Engineering, or a related field is preferred but not required; relevant work experience in a similar area is equally valued.
• At least one year of experience in production planning, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and MPS/MRP systems.
• Solid analytical skills with a structured and detail‑oriented approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive and solution‑oriented, with a strong interest in optimizing processes.
• Excellent written and spoken Swedish and English skills.

What We Offer

• Collective bargaining agreement
• Wellness allowance
• Excellent career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally
• A mentor to support you during the onboarding phase
• Various training and professional development opportunities
• A diverse workplace with more than 70 nationalities represented in Sweden
• Benefits portal with thousands of discounts and offers

Are you ready for an exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed after the vacation periods end. But don’t delay – apply today!

Hiring Manager, Jonathan S. Snäll, [e-mail], will answer your questions about the position.

For any other questions, please contact Talent Acquisition Coordinator, Elina Mannelqvist, [e-mail].