S&OP and Inventory Specialist

S&OP and Inventory Specialist – Husqvarna Construction
Husqvarna Construction is looking for a S&OP and Inventory Specialist. Be part of our legacy and shape the future of Operations, in a 325 year old start-up, in the heart of Sweden.
What we can offer you:
Joining our team as a S&OP and Inventory Specialist, offers you an exciting opportunity to be the specialist and optimize our logistics operations and to contribute to the success of our journey as one of the world’s oldest Start-ups.
It’s not just any journey – it's a transformative experience where you have the opportunity to lay the foundation of a Swedish company just outside Gothenburg, yet with a global footprint.
If you have a passion for S&OP and Inventory , operational efficiency, and driving continuous improvement, we invite you to be a valuable part of our organization.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and professional to join our team as an S&OP and Inventory Specialist. In this role, you will be our specialist within your area and responsible for ensuring a healthy and balanced inventory within the HCD framework. As a key contributor to our global operations, you will play a critical role in meeting customer demands, optimizing inventory investments, and supporting overall business growth.
Here, you'll have the chance to work with:
Analyzing sales and demand to make change proposals to improve overall performance.
Develop and enhance operational systems and specifically the Logility software for better performance.
Aligning forecasts and ensure demand validation is executed on aggregated level.
Analyzing supply chain data, identify trends, forecast future demand, and improve decision-making processes.
Providing clear and concise demand forecasts and inventory status updates to management and cross-functional teams, highlighting risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.
Developing local stock and return policies in collaboration with sales.
Defining supply strategies and lead time requirements for different products together with sales operations and product managers.
Creating, own and maintain frameworks for the inventory strategy.
Aligning end-to-end planning processes in Logility, including regular parameter setting review, to ensure efficient inventory management.
Collaborate with IT and the Operational Excellence team to drive system enhancements, automation, and data integration initiatives to improve demand forecasting and inventory management capabilities.

Location: This position is based in Jonsered, just outside of Gothenburg. At Husqvarna we use a hybrid working model.
At Husqvarna Construction we strive to have a work environment that is inclusive and diverse, where we believe that our differences are our strengths. Our winning culture is important to us, which is why we go by the beliefs: We are Bold, We are Dedicated and We Care.
About You:
You enjoy working in an international environment and has strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive mindset to identify issues, propose solutions, and a drive for continuous improvement. You have good organizational and record keeping skills and your keywords are dependability , reliability and precision.
We also see that you have:
Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with expertise in demand forecasting techniques, statistical modeling, and inventory optimization.
Proven experience in demand planning and inventory management roles, preferably in a global or multi-site manufacturing or distribution environment.
Experience and in-depth knowledge of planning tool Logility.
Good knowledge of logistics and supply chain principles, practices, and industry trends.
Experience and excellent understanding of S&OP process in a global multisite environment
Experience with SAP S4 is appreciated



Join us and we will give you great opportunities for professional growth and development. We can't wait to welcome you to our team!
Your application
Does this sound like the opportunity you been waiting for? Don't hesitate to apply as soon as possible. We do not accept applications via e-mail due to GDPR regulations.
For more information about the position please contact Hiring Manager Björn SInclair, Supply Chain Management Director at bjorn.sinclair@husqvarnagroup.com
For questions regarding the recruitment process please contact Talent Acquisition partners – Katarina Karlsson at katarina.karlsson@husqvarnagroup.com
What happens after you applied?
When the application date is due, we will review all applications. If we believe you are a potential candidate for the role, you will be, or have been, invited for an initial interview. If you aren’t chosen to proceed in the process, you will be informed of this at the latest when the position has been filled.
Husqvarna Construction
For more than 325 years we have driven innovation and technological development exceeding end-customers’ expectations. Husqvarna Construction, a division of the Husqvarna Group, is a world leader in machinery and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The foundation is built on product and technology leadership ensured by high investment levels in user-focused product development to offer professional end-users the most effective and efficient solutions. Products and services are distributed globally in all relevant sales channels. Please read more at www.husqvarnacp.com/se