Central Demand Planner, S&OP Residential Europe & Pacific

Welcome to one of the world's oldest Start-ups!
By constantly challenging ourselves, we at Husqvarna have continued to develop our business for more than three centuries. This is our heritage. And our future. Do you want to be a part of this?
We are looking for a new talented colleague to strengthen our S&OP Organization

Central Demand Planner, S&OP Residential Europe & Pacific

The S&OP Organization is responsible for the governance of aligning our operational and financial plans. The team plays a key role within the Residential EPAC business unit by making information transparent and by securing that cross functional proactive decisions are taken. S&OP process includes, among other things, the sub processes of creating demand, inventory and supply plans as well as following up on how well we execute our plans.

The S&OP organization is also coordinating the supply of goods from factories and suppliers to sales companies and distributors. All communication between sales companies/distributors and factories/suppliers, with regards to forecasts, orders, delivery information etc, is routed via this department.

As Central Demand Planner for finished goods and accessories you will work in a dynamic global S&OP environment and cross functionally with sales, marketing, finance, product management and operations. Strong understanding of sales forecasting and planning best practices, analytical, statistical and reasoning skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively play a key role.

Areas of responsibility
Responsible for generating demand forecasts
Ensuring accurate reporting and monitor KPIs
Apply future statistical projections and extrapolations based on historical sales data patterns and trends
Stay close in collaboration and communication to stakeholders as Sales, Planners, Product management to understand markets, trends and other relevant information to create an accurate demand forecast
Seek extrinsic knowledge from Sales, Product Management, Finance and Supply Planners to come to a forecast consensus for a 24-month rolling forecast horizon
Reporting and analysis of data for preparing business decisions
Lead cross-functional meetings
Drive continuous process improvements


Qualifications
You have an excellent understanding of supply chain processes and a relevant university degree. Experience of relevant demand forecasting or sales planning is beneficial.
Excellent and effective in interpersonal communication, presentation and building professional relationships.
Fluent in English and Swedish, both in speaking and writing. Strong capability to work cross functional is required as well as extensive knowledge and understanding of how to analyze & model data from different sources for preparing key business decisions (e.g. advanced Excel skills, PowerBI).
Experience in working with Logility or another advanced demand planning system/software is beneficial.
You should be analytical, structured, organized and thorough. Being service minded and flexible is natural for you as well as demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment.
You have a proven record of being target oriented, empowered, being used to take initiatives and be ambitious in delivering high quality on time.
You will work mainly individually but be a part of a team supporting each other to reach common targets. The work also includes creating long-term relationships and co-operation with international colleagues within Husqvarna Group.


Location: In Husqvarna we use an hybrid working model that can be adapted to fit individual requirements for the right candidate.

The application
Can you envision yourself being part of this? If so, apply as soon as possible, since we are going through the applications continuously. We do not accept applications via mail due to GDPR.

For more information about the position please contact hiring manager Tobias Lindström, tobias.lindstrom@husqvarnagroup.com

For more information about the recruitment process please contact Katarina Karlsson, Talent Acquisition Partner. katarina.karlsson@husqvarnagroup.com

Union representatives:
Soili Johansson – Unionen, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com
Cameron Rad – Sveriges Ingenjörer; Akademikerföreningen (Represents all SACO-unions), cameron.rad@husqvarnagroup.com.

Husqvarna Group is the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products including robotic lawn mowers, garden tractors, chainsaws and trimmers. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Group’s products and solutions are sold via dealers and retailers to both consumers and professional users in more than 100 countries. The head office is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the share is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm Exchange.