Transport and Logistics Planner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi E​

Mentor to support onboarding

Training and education

Diversity with 70+ nationalities

Parental leave compensation

Employee Discount Portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Västerås is seeking a Transport and Logistics Planner to coordinate shipments worldwide, book shipments, prepare documents and ensure on-time delivery. You will collaborate with project managers, suppliers and forwarders in a fast-paced global environment.

The role emphasizes compliance, problem-solving and continuous improvement, with opportunities to develop within Hitachi Energy globally and to participate in diverse projects shaping energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in transport, logistics or shipping.
• Strong communication and networking skills with analytical problem-solving ability.
• Good administration skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of goods from packing to site delivery, planning, booking and monitoring.
• Prepare packing, marking and shipping documents per project requirements and regulations.
• Coordinate with internal project managers, suppliers, forwarders and customers for smooth shipping.
• Manage project timelines and transportation budgets.
• Represent Logistics in project teams and keep processes and regulations up to date.
• Establish best practices and contribute to ongoing team initiatives.

Skills

Transport knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Administration skills

English fluency

Education

Education in transport/logistics/shipping

Job description

Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden Job ID: R0137162 Date Posted: 2026-07-28 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): Customer Service & Contact Center Operations Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: The opportunity We are looking for a Transport and Logistics Planner for our Power Quality Solutions business in Västerås. In this role, you will be responsible for handling shipments worldwide and ensure that deliveries arrive at the destination on time with the correct documentation. The work includes coordination with both internal stakeholders, suppliers and freight forwarders, planning and booking shipments along with producing the relevant documents for transportation. This means that you are an important link and coordinator between many parties, hence good teamwork and collaboration skills are crucial to succeed in the role. The execution of the tasks must always follow regulations and routines regarding quality and safety as well as legal aspects. This role includes routine tasks but also problem solving and continuous improvement. The work is conducted in a fast-paced global environment, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration. “With dozens of active projects across all parts of the world, you will be immersed in a multicultural, fast paced, and flexible work environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of a global organization, contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of energy and infrastructure.” – Nathalia Huppert, Hiring Manager

How you’ll make an impact

• Ensure on-time delivery of goods from packed material to delivery at site, handling the entire process from planning, booking to monitoring.
• Fulfill packing, marking and shipping procedures and create shipping documents per project requirements and in compliance with local and global trade regulations.
• Work together with internal project managers, suppliers, forwarders and customer representatives to ensure a smooth shipping process of Hitachi goods to site.
• Ensure project timelines and transportation budgets are met.
• Represent the Logistics department in project teams and keep the organization up to date on the current processes and regulations.
• Establish best execution practices and contribute to ongoing initiatives within the team and drive change.

Your background

• Experience or education in area of transport/logistics/shipping
• Basic knowledge of logistics compliance (import and export documentation/rules)
• Good communication and networking skills as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong administration skills and capability to handle periods of high intensity with many tasks/topics ongoing.
• Interest in driving continuous improvement, optimizing processes and ability to adapt to changes.
• Fluency in English, written and verbal, is a requirement.

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

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Company culture

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.