SCM Process Development Manager

We are now looking for a SCM Process Development Manager, focusing on end-to-end planning and inventory management. This is a maternity leave substitute position.
Structured processes are a key element of Stora Enso’s transformation strategy. S&OP process area works with divisions and functions to build and implement end-to-end processes. Work is organized through group-wide structure of executive level Process Sponsor, Process Owner and Supply chain development teams and networks, who drive the development and implementation in their respective business areas.
The location for this position: Helsinki or Stockholm.
Tasks
Main purposes of the job:
· Substitute position during maternity leave June 2020 – April 2021
· Building the methodology for high quality inventory management, including developing the needed practices and tools for analyzing performance and recognizing improvement priorities.
· Mathematical modeling of optimized inventory level, considering service levels, lead times and variation
· Further developing inventory management practices and scaling them across the value chain (E2E)
· Follow-up implementation of improvement actions and realization of benefits
· Ensure competence build up and sharing best practices
· Updating inventory management operating models and respective documentation.
Main responsibilities and key tasks:
· Hands-on management of agreed group-wide S&OP and other relevant supply chain management (SCM) processes and development initiatives in cooperation with relevant partners
· Engage people to develop practices and implementing into their operational roles
· Identify inventory optimization technology needs and recommendations for future
· Support the implementation and development of Stora Enso’s group-wide end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
· Ensure the efficient and effective end-to-end processes across businesses and relevant group functions, e.g. finance, forest, wood supply and logistics
· Project management to ensure progress and deliver concrete results in the respective development areas
· Coordination with IT regarding common IT platform needs
· Maintain up-to-date documentation of agreed processes.
Requirements
We are looking for these qualities when selecting for this position:
· Master’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
· Experience in inventory management, building the process, analysis and methods including mathematical modeling and optimization
· Solid understanding and working experience in end-to-end supply chain processes
· Strong project management skills
· Strong analytical skills and solution-oriented approach towards challenges
· Structured and systematic approach
· Excellent communication skills in English. Swedish or Finnish is an advantage.
Additional Information
We offer you an opportunity to contribute in Stora Enso’s transformation journey and to acquire a deep understanding of our ways of working and respective challenges. In this position you will be able to build your network in the company and create a sound platform for further development.
Director, SCM Process Development, Mika Huhtanen: mika.huhtanen@storaenso.com & +358 40 779 3940 or IT & Digitalisation HR Partner, Carina Tapper: carina.tapper@storaenso.com & +46 72 2095501, are happy to answer your questions about the position. Other questions can be directed to Recruitment Specialist Ulrica Berg Persson, +46 72 186 26 17, Ulrica.BergPersson@storaenso.com.
Interested? You are welcome to apply via Stora Enso's online system, www.storaenso.com/en/careers! We work with the recruitment process on an ongoing basis, so apply as soon as possible, but no later than July 5, 2020. Your application includes CV and a personal letter. In the personal letter, please let us know why you are suitable for this position. We accept applications submitted through our recruitment system only. Prospective employees are screened for drug use in the pre-employment examination.
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Part of the bioeconomy, Stora Enso is a leading global provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wooden constructions and paper. Our customers include packaging manufacturers, brand owners, paper and board producers, publishers, retailers, print houses, converters, and joinery and construction companies.
Our fibre-based materials are renewable and recyclable. Our solutions offer low-carbon alternatives to products based on fossil fuels and other non-renewable materials. We believe that everything that is made from fossil-based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow.
We make every effort to use 100% of a tree for our products as well as for producing bioenergy. In production, we are pushing towards carbon neutrality as much as it is technically and commercially feasible. We practice and promote sustainable forestry, and work to ensure that more trees are planted than are harvested.
Stora Enso has some 25 000 employees in over 30 countries. Stora Enso shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Oy (STEAV, STERV) and Nasdaq Stockholm AB (STE A, STE R).
We have a phenomenal focus on health, safety and the environment. We work actively to increase gender equality and ethnic diversity in the workplace and are therefore happy to see applicants contributing to this.