Demand Planner

Right now, Seco Tools is looking for an organized, networking and self-motivated Demand Planner to our Supply Chain organization. Do you want to be part of an exciting transformation journey, where development, communication and teamwork are key elements? Then we’re happy to offer you this great opportunity to influence our demand planning process and become part of our Seco family.


Seco Tools is a market-leading producer of comprehensive metal cutting solutions for milling, stationary tools, hole making and tooling systems. We develop and supply the technologies, processes and support that our customers depend on to maximize both productivity and profitability. Are you ready to join us?


About the job
As Demand Planner, your primary responsibility is to predict and develop a demand forecast by understanding our customers demand signals and align them with our supply chain. You look at current and future metrics, evaluate different patterns and scenarios, specify tactics and identify and resolve forecast variances. You also closely interact with sales, marketing and operations to understand and interpret how market trends and demand drivers could impact our distribution flows.


By making sure that we have accurate information and reliable data, you identify opportunities to improve our operational efficiency and support decision-making regarding our demand plans. You’re an important part of our Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, where you initiate new ways of working with systems, processes and documentation, as well as contribute with your expertise in different cross-functional projects.


The location for this job is at our headquarters in Fagersta, and some planned travel is included.


About you
We’re looking for a logistics professional with hands-on experience from supply and demand, combined with the theoretical and methodological knowledge from a relevant degree. You have previously been working with forecasting of distribution flows connected to sales, marketing operations, finance and manufacturing. You’re a skilled Office 365 user, and experience of other business system used in this line of work comes in handy. We also value your knowledge of analysis, simulations and modeling tools. Since we act in a global setting, you need to be fluent in English, while skills in Swedish are beneficial.


As a person, you’re truly analytical with a statistical approach, high attention to details and the ability to generate business value from metrics, patterns and behaviors. You’re also an appreciated team player – very skilled at collaborating and connecting with people, and you know how to easily communicate information to a broad audience. Add a passion for development and improvements, and you’re the perfect match for this position!


Our Seco culture
All Seco employees across the globe share our family spirit, along with a passion for our customers and a personal commitment to ensuring success in everything we do. For us, it is also clear that our diversities form an amazing foundation for achieving great results. Visit our LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further.


How to apply
Send your application no later than June 7, 2020. Read more about us and apply at www.secotools.com, Job ID: R0017321.


Contact information
For more information about this job, please contact:
Erik Fredriksson, recruiting manager, +46 (0)223 401 24


Union contacts
Monica Andersson, Unionen, +46 (0)223 403 23
Thomas Andersson, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)223 405 35
Håkan Westborg, Ledarna, +46 (0)223 406 27


To learn about our recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.


Recruitment Specialist
Johnny Sjöstrand


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