Operations Planning Manager

Do you want to be a part of something new and exciting? Right now, you have an extraordinary opportunity to join a people company in the machining industry, by stepping into a position where you significantly contribute to our success. For Seco Tools, we’re now looking for an inspiring Operations Planning Manager to take full ownership of our supply planning process – bringing our Supply Chain Operations into the future!


Your mission
As Operations Planning Manager, you have a key role developing our supply chain organization, and all parts included in this scope. Your overall responsibility covers the operational work of our end to end supply chain; making sure we’re producing the right products in the right amount, as well as ensuring stability and transparency in each stage of our process. You work in close collaboration with different production units in order to develop this, and you aim to create change and make things happen in our global and sometimes complex setting.


By ensuring supply plan fulfillment and supporting in optimizing the balance between flexibility and cost in production, you work towards setting a global and reliable supply planning footprint. An important part in this is to contribute and execute the strategical and tactical direction within the area of Supply Chain Management, as well as influence and negotiate with other parts of the business in order to support, implement and maintain center led logistics recommendations and decisions. You’re also a strong contributor within our S&OP process and drive improvements related to processes, systems and ways of working; making sure every production unit has a trustworthy capacity plan (0-24 months) for all product areas within Seco.


In this position, you lead and inspire a small team, and you make sure we have the right competences for advancement. The preferred location is at our headquarters in Fagersta, and some travel is a natural part of your job.


Your profile
We’re looking for someone with a degree within relevant field, such as Business Management or Logistics, and several years’ experience from leading and managing diverse teams. Your background is formed within Supply Chain Management, and you have solid knowledge of the end to end supply chain; supply planning, S&OP and how it affects financial targets. You’re a skilled Excel and PowerPoint user, and knowledge of ERP systems also comes in handy. Since we act both locally in Sweden and globally, you need fluent skills in English and Swedish.


To be part of our Seco family, we believe you truly enjoy taking the lead, and you use your convincing communication skills to leave a positive impact; creating strong relationships with people around you. You’re an analytical thinker and easily comprehend details, and your curiosity and drive allow you to see possibilities and motivate change with an open mind – making you a valuable asset to your coworkers and our business as a whole!


A glimpse of our culture 
At Seco, we believe in finding that perfect mix between work, family life and interests, and we happily support our employees in balancing this. For us, it is also clear that diversity of experience, perspective and background forms a solid foundation for achieving great results. Visit our LinkedIn or Facebook to get to know us and our products further. 


Application
Send your application no later than April 1, 2020.
Read more about Seco Tools and apply at www.secotools.com, Job ID: R0017669.


Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Richard Jansson, recruiting manager, +46 (0)223 406 45


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


For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.


Recruitment Specialist
Johnny Sjöstrand


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At Seco Tools we develop and offer advanced products & solutions that makes metal cutting easier. We work together with our customers to identify and implement the best solutions for their needs. The corporate culture empowers employees thru the shared values: Passion for our customers, Family Spirit, Personal commitment. Seco Tools has presence in more than 75 countries and employs about 4000 people.