Transport and Logistics Planner

Hitachi Energy, Ludvika; Västmanlands län; On-site; SEK 450 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions company in Västmanlands län is seeking a Transport and Logistics Planner. This role involves ensuring on-time deliveries, collaborating with various stakeholders, and optimizing shipping processes. Ideal candidates should have experience in logistics, strong communication skills, and a drive for continuous improvement. The position offers flexible working hours and extensive career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within the company

Supplementary compensation for parental leave

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Qualifications

• Experience or education in area of transport/logistics/shipping.
• Basic knowledge of logistics compliance (import and export documentation/rules).
• Fluency in English, written and verbal, is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of goods from planning to delivery.
• Fulfill packing, marking and shipping procedures.
• Work with internal project managers, suppliers, forwarders, and customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Administration skills

Education

Experience or education in transport/logistics/shipping

Job description

Overview

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

More about us

We are looking for a variety of people to join our team so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Nathalia Huppert, [e-mail] will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone] or Ingrid Rinaldo, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Eva Schölin, [e-mail]