Export Manager to Components

We are seeking an Export Manager to Components that is a key business unit within Hitachi Energy, based in Ludvika, Sweden. We develop, sell and produces Bushings and Tap-Changers, both vital for all Power Transformers. We are part of delivering a safe way of transferring electricity while keeping losses at a minimum. We are proud of our product portfolio, our global customer base as well as our modern production unit.

We are shipping goods to approximately 100 different countries and offer you a dynamic environment where you will be responsible for the timely coordination and execution of the outbound deliveries of our products. You will support and engage your team to act and perform at their best.

You and your team 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. You will also be responsible that we are fulfilling trade and compliance regulations, both within customs and export control.

Your responsibilities

• Coaching your team to deliver 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.
• Work with reducing freight cost by optimizing the planning of transports.
• Give guidance and support to sales team on suitable Incoterms for our quotations and pricelists and ensure that freight cost is duly covered.
• Be the liaison to trade compliance organization

Your background

• You have experience from leadership roles.
• As a leader you are inspirational and help your team to translate visions and strategies into meaningful work
• We believe that you have previous experience within Logistics and Transportation or similar.
• You have a strong sense of ownership, are structured, goal-oriented and look for improvement opportunities.
• You have good communication and networking skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• You will be operating on a local and global arena fluent in written and spoken Swedish and English is required.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development​
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

We are looking for a variety of people with the right mindset to join our team so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline.

More information: Recruiting Manager, Henrik Berglund, henrik.berglund@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47. All other questions can be directed to Senior Talent Acquisition Partner Cajsa Fellerfeldt Eklund, cajsa.fellerfeldt-eklund@hitachienergy.com