Director of Sales and Operationsplanning

Husqvarna Group is a world-leading producer of outdoor power products for garden, park and forest care. Products include chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawn mowers and ride-on lawn mowers. The Group is also the European leader in garden watering products and a world leader in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The Group’s products and solutions are sold under the main brands Husqvarna & Gardena that serves professionals in more than 140 countries. Net sales in 2020 amounted to SEK 42 billion and the Group has more than 12,000 employees in 40 countries.
About the position
As the Director of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) you are accountable for driving and developing the S&OP process for the business unit Global Pro. You will be the conductor for a team of department managers responsible for supply chain planning and execution. You will work in close collaboration with Sales management in Europe & Pacific, Operations management globally, Product Management and Finance. You will also work with S&OP organizations in other business units/divisions.
Your main tasks
Conduct and develop a team of department managers responsible for supply chain planning and execution in different areas of the supply chain
Define and deliver on action plans to ensure optimal forecast accuracy, service, inventory and cost levels for finished products, accessories and spare parts
Develop good working relationships and proactively communicate with Sales, Operations, Product Management and Finance leadership to secure alignment and that required actions to deliver our business plan are taken
Conduct the S&OP process delivering cross-functionally aligned and feasible demand and supply plans
Secure that product/component/capacity allocations, in case of shortages, are done proactively and are well aligned
Manage conflict resolution in optimizing for service, costs and inventory
Ensure and continuously improving process and oversee Root Cause Assays to ensure learnings are applied
Support monthly, quarterly and annual reporting & business assays.


Who are you?
You are passionate about conducting a team. You have a proven track of building and managing teams from previous positions. You have the ability to develop relationships and managing internal stakeholders. You are a good communicator both orally and written with good negotiator skills. You have the ability to develop solutions to complex opportunities in a global cross-functional environment
You have expertise and track record in supply chain management for a seasonal business and expertise in S&OP/IBP processes is of advantage
· Master degree in relevant area
· Fluent English both orally and written
· Demonstrated working history within relevant area
Your personality in combination with relevant education, work experience and passion for working to develop teams will be important in order to succeed in this role.
What we can offer
Husqvarna is flexible and you have the opportunity to work from home but it is also of importance that you could work in the office as well when needed.
Travel may occur
Location: Huskvarna
Your application
Can you envision yourself being a part of this? If so, send us your application including resumé and personal letter. Last day to apply is March 4th .
For more questions regarding the position please contact:
Hiring Manager – Erik Bengtsson erik.bengtsson@husqvarnagroup.com
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact:
Recruiter – Emma Elofsgård emma.a.elofsgard@husqvarnagroup.com
Union representatives:
Soili Johansson – Unionen, soili.johansson@husqvarnagroup.com
Cameron Rad – Sveriges Ingenjörer; Akademikerföreningen (Represent all SACO-unions), cameron.rad@husqvarnagroup.com
What happens after you have applied?
When the application date is due, we will review your application carefully to see if your profile matches the requirements of the vacant position. If we believe you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be invited for an initial interview. In preparation for the interview you will receive information about the arrangement as well as other steps in the process, such as second interviews, assessments, references and introduction. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when the position has been filled