Global Sales

3 days ago

Västerås, Sweden Hitachi Energy Full time 80,000 - 120,000 per year

Description

The opportunity

Shape the future of energy with us At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are looking for a Global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Lead to join our Network Control business

In this strategic role, you will ensure an effective S&OP process that aligns sales forecasts, project backlog, and resource capacity across all regions. Beyond traditional S&OP responsibilities, you will design and implement a global workload management process, lead the adoption of a resource management tool, and drive weekly reviews to provide consolidated visibility on resource allocation and workload balance. The position is based in Västerås, Sweden or Krakow, Poland.

At Hitachi Energy, you will be part of a global team committed to advancing a sustainable energy future. We offer an inclusive work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real impact on the energy industry worldwide.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of energy

How you'll make an impact

  • Maintain and optimize the global S&OP process to enable data-driven decisions on workforce sizing and capacity planning.
  • Define and implement a standardized workload management process for projects, ensuring global adoption.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Project Management, and Engineering Management to ensure accurate backlog and forecast data.
  • Deliver short-term (3 weeks) and long-term (18 months) visibility on resource allocation and workload balance.
  • Organize and lead recurring meetings, including bi-weekly resource allocation prioritization and monthly S&OP reviews.
  • Escalate unresolved gaps between resource supply and demand for prioritization and follow up on resolution plans.
  • Define, implement, and monitor KPIs (Utilization Ratio, Forecast Accuracy, Attrition Rate, Underload/Overload Index, Project Staffing Compliance) and provide actionable insights.
  • Act as a change leader, promoting best practices and fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Your background

  • Proven experience in global Sales & Operations Planning or similar roles.
  • Strong understanding of resource planning and workload management processes.
  • Familiarity with resource management tools and ERP systems.
  • Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills in a global matrix organization.
  • Knowledge of energy control systems (SCADA, EMS, DMS) is a strong plus.
  • PMO expertise, including structuring WBS and CBS to map resource plans with tender estimates and execution budgets.
  • Advanced analytical and data visualization capabilities, including KPI design and performance monitoring.
  • Ability to influence and drive change across diverse teams and cultures, with a focus on digital solutions and process automation.

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
  • Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
  • More benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore the advertisement might be taken down with short notice, so don't delay – apply today

Recruiting Manager Nicolas Lamblin, nicolas..comwill be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Skogeby ; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, All other questions can be directed to Lead Recruiter, Christian Falevik,

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