Transport, Trade and Logistics Manager – Global SCM HVDC

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Innovation
HVDC is a product group in Hitachi ABB Power Grids. HVDC unit (High Voltage Direct Current), with headquarters in Ludvika – develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. This ABB developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. HVDC is also used to connect power systems. The Global SCM organization is responsible for an annual purchase of over 800 MUSD, delivers value and service to HVDC’s large infrastructure projects around the world.
If you like business challenges, have a curious mind, like negotiations and have a problem solving attitude, take the opportunity to join a World Technology Leader Company, experience the great feeling to work with large projects close to the end customer, and at the same time, give yourself unlimited career opportunities by applying for the following role!
Your responsibilities
As a Manager for Transport, Trade and Logistics, you will have approximately 8-10 direct reporting, divided by Transport & Logistics Specialist, Transport & Logistics Planners and Trade & Logistics Specialist.
You will be part of the global SCM management team reporting directly to the Head of HVDC SCM organization.
Support Transport and Logistics team to develop, plan and implement Transport and Logistics strategy focused on optimizing costs, quality and delivery.
During project execution you will help to secure that shipment plans are fulfilled and with high quality.
The Manager is also responsible that HVDC are compliant with current export control and sanctions, as well as customs compliance requirements.
Ensure that product classifications teams are created and implemented.

Your background
You have great experience in Transport, Trade and Logistics and Supply Chain with a proven leadership experience and you like to work with and develop people.
You are familiar to work in a large project environment close to the customer and in a multicultural and challenging global business environment.
Excellent written and spoken English is required, with proven skills in communication and PowerPoint.
You are good at building extensive networks internally as well as externally.
You are described as energetic, structured and self-confident person who can handle both ups and downs and manage problems that may occur.

More about us
Ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome with your application by 3rd of December.
Recruiting manager Andreas Hansson, +46 107-38 30 05, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Petra Berggren, +46 107-38 00 27.
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 centers. 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