SCM Manager

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 613,800 - 948,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Fantastic career possibilities

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts and perks

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking an experienced SCM Manager to lead their supply chain team in Ludvika, Sweden. In this role, you will develop end-to-end strategies to optimize operations, strengthen supplier networks, and ensure high-performance delivery.

The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of supply chain experience, strong leadership skills, and is fluent in both Swedish and English. Benefits include flexible working time, health care allowance, and fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of supply chain experience, including 3-5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience managing and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business goals.
• Manage and optimize inventory across the full supply chain.
• Lead supplier management activities, including negotiation and performance follow-up.
• Drive demand forecasting and planning in collaboration with sales and production.
• Oversee logistics and transportation for efficient operations.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Leadership

Fluent in Swedish

Fluent in English

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering or similar

Master's degree (a plus)

Job description

The opportunity

Shape the future of energy with us! At Hitachi Energy, our Breakers division plays a critical role in enabling reliable and efficient power transmission worldwide. We are now looking for a driven and experienced SCM Manager to lead a Team and to be a part of Breaker management Team. You will develop our end-to-end supply chain within a dynamic and growing business area. In this role, you will be at the forefront of optimizing operations, strengthening supplier networks, and ensuring high-performance delivery to support our global customers.

How you'll make an impact

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies aligned with business goals and global objectives.
• Manage and optimize inventory across the full supply chain, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Lead supplier management activities, including selection, negotiations, performance follow-up, and risk assessment.
• Drive demand forecasting and planning in close collaboration with sales, production, and other key functions.
• Oversee and optimize logistics and transportation to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements and digital solutions to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Monitor and analyze KPIs to drive performance, continuous improvement, and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and lead the team while ensuring compliance with regulations, quality standards, and ethical practices.

Please note that the role involves occasional travel, approximately 5-10 trips per year.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or similar (Master's is a plus).
• 8-10 years of supply chain experience, including 3-5 years in a managerial role within a global environment.
• Proven experience managing and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, inventory management, and demand planning.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with ability to operate in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English is required to succeed in this role.

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 onboard 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 about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!