{"data":{"id":140258,"slug":"material-planning-expert-for-europe","type":"job","title":"Material Planning Expert for Europe","description":"The Opportunity\nHitachi Energy is seeking a HUB Material Planner for the insulation and components product line to join an innovative and forward-thinking team.\nIn this role, you will collaborate closely with six factories across Europe to ensure a smooth and efficient material flow throughout the supply chain.\nYou will play a key role in developing and implementing strong forecasting routines at product line level, strengthening material planning capabilities at factory level, and supporting the S&OP process. By applying best-practice forecasting methods and optimizing replenishment processes, you will help drive consistency, reliability, and performance across the network.\nThis is an opportunity to make a real impact by driving operational excellence, supporting sustainability goals, and contributing to the continued success of Hitachi Energy in the global energy industry.\nHow you will make an impact\nDevelop and standardize forecasting and material planning processes at product line level, balancing demand and supply across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons.\nAct as the key operational support to the S&OP process, translating demand plans into feasible material supply and replenishment plans while assessing risks and constraints.\nStrengthen material planning capabilities in factories through effective use of MRP systems to secure material availability for production and customer demand.\nSupport factories in maintaining purchasing parameters in ERP systems and improving internal replenishment methods to increase efficiency.\nEstablish and standardize routine material planning processes to be performed regularly at factory level.\nDevelop and position local material planners as key contributors to internal S&OP and cross-functional collaboration.\nDrive proactive collaboration with Category Managers, procurement teams, CSS and local planners to optimize material flow and operational performance.\nDefine performance indicators, drive digitalization and automation of KPI reporting (e.g. POWERBI), and develop training initiatives to continuously improve material management and competence.\n\nYour background\nDegree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in material management, replenishment, or supply chain operations.\nStrong expertise in SAP and Excel with advanced proficiency in materials planning and scheduling.\nProven ability to standardize processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and supply chain teams, preferably in multinational organizations.\nAbility to travel up to 30%.\n\nWhat we offer\nCollective agreement\nFlexible working time\nHealth care and wellness allowance\nFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally\nMentor to support you throughout the onboarding phase\nVarious trainings and education supporting employee development\nDiversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden\nSupplementary compensation for parental leave\nEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks\n\nMore about us\nJoin Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy!\nApplications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay \u2013 apply today!\nUnion representatives - Sveriges Ingenj\u00f6rer: H\u00e5kan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All questions can be directed to Talent Partner Eva Sch\u00f6lin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Material Planning Expert for Europe","description_original":"The Opportunity\nHitachi Energy is seeking a HUB Material Planner for the insulation and components product line to join an innovative and forward\u2011thinking team.\nIn this role, you will collaborate closely with six factories across Europe to ensure a smooth and efficient material flow throughout the supply chain.\nYou will play a key role in developing and implementing strong forecasting routines at product line level, strengthening material planning capabilities at factory level, and supporting the S&OP process. By applying best\u2011practice forecasting methods and optimizing replenishment processes, you will help drive consistency, reliability, and performance across the network.\nThis is an opportunity to make a real impact by driving operational excellence, supporting sustainability goals, and contributing to the continued success of Hitachi Energy in the global energy industry.\nHow you will make an impact\nDevelop and standardize forecasting and material planning processes at product line level, balancing demand and supply across short\u2011, mid\u2011 and long\u2011term horizons.\nAct as the key operational support to the S&OP process, translating demand plans into feasible material supply and replenishment plans while assessing risks and constraints.\nStrengthen material planning capabilities in factories through effective use of MRP systems to secure material availability for production and customer demand.\nSupport factories in maintaining purchasing parameters in ERP systems and improving internal replenishment methods to increase efficiency.\nEstablish and standardize routine material planning processes to be performed regularly at factory level.\nDevelop and position local material planners as key contributors to internal S&OP and cross\u2011functional collaboration.\nDrive proactive collaboration with Category Managers, procurement teams, CSS and local planners to optimize material flow and operational performance.\nDefine performance indicators, drive digitalization and automation of KPI reporting (e.g. POWERBI), and develop training initiatives to continuously improve material management and competence.\n\nYour background\nDegree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in material management, replenishment, or supply chain operations.\nStrong expertise in SAP and excel with advanced proficiency in materials planning and scheduling.\nProven ability to standardize processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.\nStrong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally with procurement, operations, and supply chain teams, better if in multinational organizations\nAbility to travel up to 30%\n\nWhat we offer \nCollective agreement\nFlexible working time\nHealth care and wellness allowance\nFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally\nMentor to support you throughout onboard phase\nVarious trainings and education supporting employee development\u200b\nDiversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden\nSupplementary compensation for parental leave\nEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks\n\nMore about us \nJoin Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative digital technologies allow greater access to cleaner energy!\nApplications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don\u2019t delay \u2013 apply today!\nUnion representatives - Sveriges Ingenj\u00f6rer: H\u00e5kan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. 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