Transport and Logistics Planner

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Town of Sweden (NY); On-site; USD 56,661 - 72,114; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career possibilities within Hitachi

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB in Västerås, Sweden, is seeking a Transport and Logistics Planner to manage shipments worldwide, ensuring on-time delivery with proper documentation. You will coordinate planning, booking, and documentation while collaborating with project managers, suppliers, and forwarders in a fast-paced global setting.

Qualifications include experience or education in transport/logistics, strong communication and analytical skills, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Experience or education in transport/logistics/shipping.
• Fluency in English, written and verbal.
• Strong communication and networking skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good administration skills and ability to handle high workload.
• Interest in continuous improvement and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time delivery of goods from planning to site delivery, including booking and monitoring.
• Prepare packing, marking and shipping documents in compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate with internal managers, suppliers, forwarders, and customers to streamline shipments.
• Ensure project timelines and transportation budgets are met.
• Represent the Logistics department in project teams and drive process improvements.

Job description

## Transport and Logistics PlannerApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Swedentime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0137162**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**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: Mikael Hjort, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Elina Mannelqvist [e-mail]**Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **general inquiry form** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.****This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.****Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment****As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as** **Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.** **Background Screening and Security Checks****As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.****For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.****The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.**