Transport & Logistics Planner

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0144501

Date Posted:

2026-09-15

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

As a Transport & Logistics Planner, you are the crucial link ensuring global shipments arrive on time with the correct documentation, coordinating seamlessly with customers, internal teams, and freight forwarders. Your role demands flexibility, independent prioritization, and a proactive mindset to handle daily supply issues and continuous improvements in a fast-paced, global environment. Success hinges on your ability to collaborate cross-functionally, adhere to quality and safety regulations, and maintain a can-do attitude, always prioritizing exceptional service and commitment to stakeholders.

The position can be based in either Ludvika or Västerås.

How you'll make an impact

• Handle the transport process from packed material to delivery at customer, including planning, booking, and monitoring
• Prepare shipping documents and evaluate suppliers' documents
• Fulfils shipping, packing, and marking procedures per project requirements and in compliance with governmental regulations
• Work together with internal project, suppliers, forwarders, and customer representatives to ensure a smooth shipping process
• Represent Logistic team in project teams and take responsibility for all shipments in projects within your responsibility
• Ensure project timelines and transportation budget are met and ensure compliance of shipping with all local and Global Regulations

Your background

• Experience in area of transport, shipping, and/or logistics is required
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English is required
• Great collaboration skills and motivated by working in a multicultural and challenging global business environment
• Strong organizational skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to handle several tasks in parallel under stress and pressure
• Energetic, curious, and self-confident with strong sense of ownership and maturity to challenge them-self and the organization for continuous improvement and changes

More About Us​​

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together. ​

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Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:  ​

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2) ​
• Group life insurance and additional insurances. ​
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank ​
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager) ​
• Health care and wellness allowance ​
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction) ​
• Psychological support program ​
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave ​
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development  ​
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally ​
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks ​

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The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations. ​

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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today. ​

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Eva Schölin, [email protected]

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107 38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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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.