Global Demand Planner, Trelleborg

Job description
Come join Flint Group as their Global Demand Planner! This is a new role at Flint Group, where you will get to combine demand planning with demand analyses. You will have great opportunity to shape the role and way of working, seeing as both the role and the demand planning system are new. So a tremendous chance to leave your footprint, in an organization that always encourages a strong self-drive and new ideas on how to do things.  

Responsibilities
This is an outgoing role, in close collaboration with the sales companies around the globe. You will be a member of the growing planning team.

As already mentioned, the demand planning process is under development and so the ability to drive progress and development is key in this role. We are looking for you who gets inspired and motivated by identifying way forward, plan and secure speedy execution even when actions needs to be taken by others. You will be the one to dig into data and make the correct and efficient decisions on what additional analyses are required. It is important to be confident in what questions to ask, to understand reliability of different input and boil the data down to useful information. A vital part of the role is of course to interpret sales input, so this requires good cooperation and high trust with the wider sales community.

Some of your most common assignment will be:

• To drive the quantitative portion of the demand planning process according to set cadence, e.g. run the analysis of demand patterns, validate and analyze the output of the systems proposals

• To feed demand updates/indications to the rest of the organization, by presenting data in an accessible way

• To coordinate and take active part in the demand planning process, e.g. set process schedule for the demand planning and drive data collection and validation with sales companies, R&D, product management and international key accounts

• To coordinate the demand planning process with the global Planning manager, to present updates of the demand plan with an estimate of accuracy depending on segments, markets, new business potential and historical sales

• To perform risk assessments and communicate the results both in the team and to other relevant part of the organization

• To drive continuous improvements of the demand planning process

• To support and guide sales in understanding how the forecast is calculated and what parameters that are driving the demand development, both in demand meetings but also ad hoc

Qualifications
To be happy and successful in this role, we have set the following requirements of experience:

• A MSc degree, preferably in supply chain, statistical analyses/math or equivalent working experience
• At least three years of working experience in a similar role in a fast pace industry
• Experience in working in a supply planning system
• Experience in working in ERP systems
• Excellent skills in Excel
• Experience in defining and working with forecast models and forecast KPI´s
• Good experience in presenting data in a way that makes it easy to grasp
• Excellent skills in English, both verbally and in writing

If you have knowledge and experience in SAP and perhaps specifically Slim4, this will be seen as a plus. Also if you have experience working with project management. Knowledge in any of the Nordic languages is also an advantage. 

Regarding personal traits, we see that you are a self-driven, skilled problem solver and have a great analytical sense. You are structured and good at planning your work. We also see that you are curious, with a strong drive to lead your area of expertise. You are also  a patient team player, with good communication skills. 

For us, it is important that all competence and skills in the labor market are utilized. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity.

Application
Please apply at the latest on 2022-02-06, selection and interviews will be ongoing. The position may be filled before the last day of application, therefore, apply as soon as possible.

For more information please contact recruitment consultant Karolina Andersson, karolina.andersson@randstad.se or 0705736613.

About the company
Flint Group is a leading global supplier to the packaging and print media industries. We employ approximately 7,500 specialists in 130 locations in 40 countries around the world. Our inks are used to produce packaging for the biggest and most recognizable consumer brands. We are dedicated to bringing color and function to the printing and packaging products that consumers touch, see and use each day.