Transportation Manager to High Voltage Components

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We are seeking a skilled and motivated Transportation Manager to join our team at High Voltage Components in Ludvika, Sweden. You will be joining a very committed, knowledgeable, and hardworking team, who values a positive and fun working culture. You will be part of the Operations Management team and lead a team of 9 direct reports.
As Transportation Manager you will be responsible for the execution of outbound deliveries for 5 different operating units within High Voltage Products. You will have a large contact network and be working with several different stakeholders such as customers, project managers, sales and order representatives, forwarders and more. Every year we are shipping goods to over 100 different countries.
Together with your team you will also be responsible that we are fulfilling trade and compliance regulations, both within customs and export control.
High Voltage Components has an exciting journey ahead and are expected to grow significantly the next coming years. This is a therefore unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of our business, and to help drive the success of our team.
Your responsibilities
Act as a role model by being supportive, handle change with commitment and engage your team to act and perform at their best
You make sure your team delivers on time and with high quality to meet customers’ expectations
Own and develop our transportation processes and assuring high level execution.
Act as first level escalation for transportation issue resolution/hot topics including claims.
Follow up freight cost development and assuring we are using the correct freight cost base in tenders and orders.
Be the liaison to trade compliance organization
Identify gaps vs targets and investigate on root causes and take adequate corrective/preventive measures

Your background
To be successful in this role, we believe that you have several years of experience within Logistics and Transportation
As a person you have a strong sense of ownership, are structured, goal-oriented and look for improvement opportunities.
You have good communication and networking skills as well as strong analytic and problem-solving mindset.
As a leader you are inspirational and help your team to translate visions and strategies into meaningful work
You are fluent in English and Swedish, both written and spoken.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 2023-03-12! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager, Tobias Brisvåg, tobias.brisvag@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Philip Bengtsson, +46 107 38 25 17; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Johan Frisk, +46 41107-38 39 68. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Cajsa Fellerfeldt Eklund, cajsa.fellerfeldt-eklund@hitachienergy.com
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