Strategic Production Planner

HMS Sweden; Halmstads kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

HMS Sweden seeks a Strategic Production Planner for our Halmstad site to drive daily planning and develop planning processes, including AI integration into supply planning. You will collaborate across sourcing, testing, quality, and production development to ensure efficient, reliable supply chain execution.

We value strong analytical skills and hands-on ERP experience, plus the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders locally and internationally.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in production planning and/or operational purchasing.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
• Ability to create structure, optimize processes, and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Drive the continuous development and optimization of planning processes and supporting systems.
• Maintain and improve process documentation and work procedures.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including Global Supply teams, sales offices, and suppliers.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean program (PEP).
• Explore, implement, and scale AI-driven planning capabilities, improving planning accuracy and decision support.
• Ensure high service levels and efficient capacity utilization across the supply chain.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Process improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

The Production Planning Team is part of our Operations organization, working closely with multiple functions such as sourcing, testing, quality, and production development to ensure efficient and reliable supply chain execution.

Today, the team consists of four professionals with a shared responsibility: to deliver high-quality supply planning that enables our Halmstad site to perform at its best—from supplier to finished product.

As a Strategic Production Planner, you will perform daily planning tasks that keep production running — while also driving longer-term development of our planning processes. You'll ensure these processes are robust, efficient, and continuously improving. A key part of the role will also be to drive the next steps in digitalization, including the implementation and use of AI within supply planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the continuous development and optimization of planning processes and supporting systems
• Maintain and improve process documentation and work procedures
• Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, including Global Supply teams, sales offices, and suppliers
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, taking an active role in our Lean program (PEP), from idea generation to execution and evaluation
• Explore, implement, and scale AI-driven planning capabilities, improving planning accuracy, decision support, and overall supply chain performance
• Ensure high service levels and efficient capacity utilization across the supply chain

About You

We are looking for a structured and analytically strong professional with a passion for improving planning performance.

You bring:

• Several years of experience in production planning and/or operational purchasing
• Hands‑on experience working with ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to turn data into actionable insights
• A natural ability to create structure, optimize processes, and drive improvements

Given the broad stakeholder network—both within the organization and externally, locally and internationally—you are confident communicating in both Swedish and English, adapting your style to your audience.

Why Join Us?

• Play a central role in shaping and improving supply planning at a key production site
• Work in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment
• Be part of a culture that values continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Contribute to delivering products to customers around the globe

HMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels included, respected, and empowered.