Strategic Production Planner

HMS Networks; Halmstads kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

HMS Networks, based in Halmstad, Sweden, seeks a Strategic Production Planner to optimize end-to-end planning processes and drive ongoing improvements across supply planning.

You will work closely with sourcing, testing, quality and production development to ensure robust, efficient operations—and lead AI-driven enhancements to planning. A structured, analytical professional with ERP experience will thrive here.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Production planning

Operational purchasing

Analytical skills

Data-driven decisions

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

At HMS Industrial Networks, we know our people are the key to our success. We take pride in nurturing a culture that’s inclusive, curious, and welcoming – where every employee is supported in growing both personally and professionally.

Our production site in Halmstad is one of our primary manufacturing hubs, delivering high-quality products to customers worldwide. We are now strengthening our Production Planning team and are looking for a Strategic Production Planner to play a key role in optimizing our end-to-end planning processes.

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

About Us

HMS Networks make the World more connected, productive and sustainable. Our industrial communication products enable millions of machines such as robots, drives and air‑conditioners to get connected to software and systems - a necessity to meet the future demands for energy efficiency and sustainability.

We are an innovative growth company based in Halmstad, Sweden with 1100 employees in more than 20 countries.

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

Want to help us make the world more connected and sustainable? Visit hms-networks.com or look us up on social media.

About the Application

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that we are currently on summer holiday, which means feedback on applications may be delayed until the end of August.

We look forward to receiving your application.