SCM R&D Project Coordinator

Location:
Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:
R0088480

Date Posted:
2025-10-15

Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):
Customer Service & Contact Center Operations

Job Schedule:
Full time

Remote:
No

Job Description:
We are seeking a dynamic SCM R&D Project Coordinator to bridge supply chain management with R&D initiatives, driving innovation and operational excellence.

In this role, you’ll oversee SCM activities for R&D projects, ensuring alignment with product development timelines and supply capabilities. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to translate engineering needs into actionable supply chain strategies, manage project schedules, assess risks, and uphold compliance and quality standards.

Your leadership will be key in embedding SCM considerations early in the development process to optimize cost, quality, and sustainability.

“Innovation thrives where supply chain meets possibility. Join us and be the bridge that transforms ideas into real-world impact.” Jonas Olsson, Global SCM Manager GI Valves

How you’ll make an impact

• Project Coordination & Execution: Oversee all SCM activities for R&D projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and timely execution.
• Strategic Integration: Collaborate with R&D and supply chain teams to align strategies, translate engineering needs into SCM actions, and facilitate cross-functional meetings.
• Planning & Scheduling: Manage technical planning from the SCM side, developing and maintaining project schedules that reflect supply chain capabilities.
• Risk Management: Identify supply chain risks affecting R&D timelines or quality, and implement robust mitigation and contingency plans.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure SCM activities meet regulatory standards and quality benchmarks through collaboration with QA teams and regular audits.
• SCM Representation: Act as the SCM voice in R&D project activities, ensuring early-stage integration of supply chain considerations.
• Deliverables & Coordination: Submit SCM deliverables for project gate approvals, coordinate internal SCM roles, and manage documentation and training handovers.
• Cost & Performance Estimation: Provide estimates for cost, lead time, and quality of key components to identify gaps and optimize performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Your background

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain management or R&D.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex data to proactively address supply chain challenges.
• Strong in creating structures and clarity
• Good knowledge in SAP
• Good knowledge in MS Power Apps
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and quality.
• Fluency in English is required, and proficiency in Swedish is strongly preferred.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• 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 100 nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More information
We are looking for a variety of people to join our team so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

Recruiting Manager Jonas Olsson, [email protected] answer your questions about the position 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. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Eva Schölin, [email protected]

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Location: (HE)Office_Ludvika Lyviksvagen 3

Additional location:

• Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden