Inventory Optimization Expert

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With
cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction
equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm,
Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries.
Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

Are you passionate about inventory optimization and want to drive results in a global supply chain context? 

The Parts & Service division within Epiroc are now looking for a new colleague to join their team in Örebro as Global Inventory Optimization Expert. The division provides a broad range of services with the aim of maximizing customers’ productivity. They focus on spare parts supply, professional service, support solutions and training. The divisional headquarters are located in Örebro, Sweden, and the Distribution Centers are located in China, Sweden and the United States.

This is a temporary assignment of 12 months, with good possibility of a permanent position.

Your team
You will be part of an interesting and challenging change journey within the Supply Chain organization. We are a group of passionate people with different backgrounds and a shared courage to think new. With collaboration and mutual confidence, we trust and support each other’s abilities to offer solutions, creating value and provide best possible service level for Epiroc and customers worldwide.

Your mission
Your overall mission as Global Inventory Optimization Expert is to coordinate and support activities to optimize availability and reduce our global inventory to reach the divisional targets. By coordinating the global phase-in/phase-out of high-value replacements for aftermarket divisions, you will create value by minimizing scrapping and securing an efficient replacement process globally. 

You will work in close collaboration with the management team and colleagues in the regional Supply Chain, supporting with analysis and perform simulations from a global and regional perspective. Furthermore, you will identify and implement actions related to strategic and tactical projects focusing on inventory optimization.

Your profile
To succeed in this position, we believe you have a university degree in Economics/Business Administration, Supply chain/Logistics, or equivalent experience. You have good knowledge of inventory management and experience from working with inventory management systems or ERP systems like M3 and Syncron Inventory application GIM (Global Inventory Management) as well as good knowledge and interest in Excel and handling of big data. 

To thrive in this role, you are self-motivated and able to manage multiple ongoing projects and activities. With your analytical skills and ability to understand the bigger picture you continuously identify areas of improvements and challenge ways of working. Since your work includes many local and global contacts it is required that your English skills (verbal and written) are fluent.

Location and travel
This position is located in Örebro, Sweden. Occasional travel is required. 

Life at Epiroc
By joining our team, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, and workplace diversity. You will be a part of a group of skilled and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation. We work in a global environment with over 113 different nationalities!

In addition to the fact that we have a culture that is characterized by development combined with having a good balance between work and leisure, there are some things that makes us a little extra proud to work at Epiroc:  
•    Global career opportunities
•    Epiroc University, for your own competence development
•    Community involvement
•    Benefits package, which amongst other things include flexible working hours and bonus.

A hybrid workplace 
Life at Epiroc can include the possibility for a hybrid workplace. It is a way of working that offers flexibility and participation allowing for a better balance between work and private life, which also promotes well-being. The hybrid workplace is an opportunity if work allows, based on your role, responsibilities, and individual conditions.

Application and contact information
In this recruitment process, we review applications continuously. Welcome with your application as soon as possible by creating an account in our recruitment system. Last day to apply for this position is 2023-03-12.

For questions about the position please contact hiring manager: 
Maria Dahlen, Global S&OP Manager, Parts Operations, maria.dahlen@epiroc.com

For questions about the recruitment process or application please contact: 
Lisa Ström, Recruitment specialist, lisa.strom@external.epiroc.com, +46761032813