Erik Ekersund
About Erik Ekersund
Erik Ekersund is a Senior Planner currently employed at Northvolt in Skellefteå, Sweden. He holds a Civilingenjör degree in Industrial Economics and has extensive experience in planning and supply chain management, having worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific and Sandvik Coromant.
Current Role at Northvolt
Erik Ekersund serves as a Senior Planner at Northvolt, a position he has held since 2021. He is based in Skellefteå, Västerbottens län, Sverige. In this role, he is responsible for planning activities that support Northvolt's mission to produce sustainable battery solutions. His expertise in supply chain management and logistics contributes to the efficiency of operations within the company.
Previous Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Prior to his current role, Erik Ekersund held multiple positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He worked as a Team Leader in Planning for one year from 2017 to 2018. He then progressed to the role of Planning Manager from 2018 to 2020, followed by a position as Supply Chain Operation Excellence Manager from 2020 to 2021. His experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific focused on enhancing planning processes and supply chain operations.
Educational Background in Industrial Economics
Erik Ekersund studied at Umeå universitet, where he earned a Civilingenjör degree in Industriell Ekonomi with a focus on Optimering och Logistik. His studies spanned from 2010 to 2015, providing him with a strong foundation in industrial economics and logistics optimization. This educational background supports his professional roles in planning and supply chain management.
Experience at Sandvik Coromant
Erik Ekersund worked at Sandvik Coromant in 2015, where he was involved in a Master Thesis Project and later took on a role focused on inventory control and production for 11 months. His time at Sandvik Coromant contributed to his understanding of production processes and inventory management, which are essential in his subsequent roles.
Early Career at Skellefteå Kraft AB
Erik Ekersund began his career at Skellefteå Kraft AB, where he worked as a Drifttekniker in fjärrvärme from 2009 to 2010. This early experience in technical operations provided him with practical insights into energy management and operational efficiency, laying the groundwork for his future roles in planning and logistics.