Material Planner

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HV Breakers (High Voltage Breakers) is a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids located in Ludvika. The unit has worldwide responsibility for the development, production and sale of high voltage breakers for both AC and DC power systems. High voltage plays an important role in reliable and energy efficient power systems.
In this role you will be responsible for end-to-end planning of inventory incl. sales in excess of invoicing from purchase requisition to customer invoice. Support internal customer service inquiries. Sets inventory parameters, inventory targets, and ensure adequate replenishment of inventory through purchase orders.
Don’t hesitate to apply even if you feel that you don’t fulfill all requirements! Most important for this role is your personality and your willingness to learn and explore new areas. Good teamwork and collaboration skills are crucial to succeed in the role!
Your responsibilities
As a Material Planner you will mainly make purchases against different suppliers
Follow-up meeting with suppliers and monitor closely that all material within projects is kept under control when it comes to deliveries and transport
Actively be involved in production planning
You are to be service-minded both for internal organization and suppliers having to daily cooperate with both
Take appropriate action for optimizing inventory performance, in collaboration with sales, marketing, manufacturing and Procurement and Logistics

Your background
You are a structured, ambitious and self-motivated person who is able to grasp the bigger picture having a strong customer focus combined with internal company needs understanding
You have good communication and cooperation skills that are especially needed for to effectively collaborate with equally with operators, colleagues, suppliers and management
Some years of work experience in this role
Strong knowledge of ERP LN
Proficient in English since you will be part of an international setting where you will get to exchange knowledge with people from all over the world

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until 25th of June, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Göran Lindholm +46 107 – 38 23 13, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Felix Bandalo, +46 107-38 36 86, Unionen: Yvonne Norgren, +46 107-38 36 94, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Specialist Elias Ströberg, +46 107-38 34 45.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com