Sales & Operations Planner, Operations

About Axis Communications
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to customers through a global partner network.

Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.

Axis has more than 2,100 dedicated employees in more than 50 countries around the world, supported by a global network of over 80,000 partners. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker AXIS.

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com .

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WHAT IS AXIS?
Axis is the market leader in network video. We invented the world’s first network camera back in 1996 and we’ve been innovators in video surveillance ever since - increasing the security of millions of people worldwide and helping to meet the growing need for a smarter, safer world. The majority of Axis’ sales are generated by the video product area; network cameras, application software, video encoders and accessories.

The supply chain is a key enabler of Axis growth, and as we grow it is vital for us to develop our supply chain to support our growth ambitions and opportunities. We are now looking for a Sales & Operations Planner, who will retrieve and present the best forecasting data possible.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
In the position as Sales & Operations Planner you will work together with the Demand planning department closely with Sales, Product Management and Finance. You will have a strong ability in achieving results across organizational borders. This in order to retrieve and present the best forecasting data possible. The positions many interfaces will provide an excellent opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the Axis business, something that is important in order to function well in the position as a Sales & Operations Planner.

Duties will include:

Producing an Axis corporate forecast on a regular basis System-aided forecasting and planning Developing market knowledge and tracking trends, through regular visits to sales subsidiaries Tracking product portfolio changes and Axis sales project pipeline Development of the forecasting process and forecasting tools to improve the demand planning process in the supply chain Follow-up of forecasting accuracy, and resulting actions to improve the accuracy Align the forecast process with the sales budget process owned by Finance
You will report to the Demand and Project manager of Operations.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We believe that you are a person with a strong personal drive who easily co-operates across organizational borders. Your analytical ability is sharp and you pay good attention to detail. You are always open and willing to learn.

We believe you have:

A Master of Science degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Business and Economics. 2 years’ experience from supply chain disciplines in an international environment. A strong interest in data analysis. A strong personal drive and the ability to maintain good contacts with several parties simultaneously.
Furthermore you are fluent in both English and Swedish. Travelling is part of the job and thus required, we estimate 10 days/year.

THE OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
Operations is Axis supply chain organization. We work closely with the Research & Development department in industrializing new products to high volume and specified quality, and then run everything from demand planning, through purchasing, customer order management, production and logistics including shipments to our distributors.

Operations also has some key supporting functions like Quality, Production Preparation and Facilities.

Once our customers know what they want to buy, Operations make sure they get it. In this we work closely with Sales.

WHAT CAN AXIS DO FOR YOU?
By joining the world market leader in IP cameras you will be in a unique position to influence the role of network technologies and for surveillance system applications.

In exchange for your dedication Axis can offer you an innovative and global organization with an environment where you can develop both as a professional and as an individual.

READY TO ACT?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success.

Find out more from our Demand and Project manager, Sara Jakobsson at phone +46 46 272 1800

Send your application before October 13.