Supply Chain Manager DSR

We are pleased to be able to offer the exciting vacancy of Supply Chain Manager DSR for Industrial, Construction & Agricultural Specialities, within the Performance Formulations division, Sweden. This newly-created role will have the crucial responsibility of leading the the weekly demand and supply review process (DSR) within the Business Planning team.
Main responsibilities
Demand Actual/Forecast:
o Analyze and manage the forecast and compare with historical sales history 0-3 months.
o Facilitate disaggregation of rough-cut plan to daily and weekly execution with supply planners and commercial team.
o Align with Demand Manager on the 3 months execution plan with proposed gap closing measures. To include all constrained global demand at material/Ship To Customers, aggregated as necessary to ensure assumptions are being achieved weekly.
o Manage all exceptions to the demand forecast and clarify actions & gap closing measures for any deviations the agreed plan.
o Secondary work product is also a detailed demand history (actual) that can be aligned to forecast for comparison and context.
o Weekly reporting on DSR scorecard.
Stakeholder Management:
o Coordinate the execution of the demand plan with responsible sales teams and customer services teams, effectively managing any exceptions with supply capability.
o Work with Supply Planning teams, Product Directors, Business Line VP’s and Regional Sales Managers on deviations to plan and gap closing measures.
Forecast Segmentation and Statistical Forecast Models:
o Support the demand planning manager to realize forecast segmentation to identify materials applicable to collaborative forecast and products that require market information. Re-evaluation at least annually to ensure correct forecast segment. Maintenance in both SAP and Arkieva (S&OP software).
SAP master data:
o Maintenance of Arkieva master data (re-alignments) relating to the forecast, executing & material routing and extension process.
Power User Arkieva:
o Act as a project leader or participant in demand management projects. Focus in these projects is on SAP and Arkieva changes. Scope includes the management of external expertise.
o Create material for training of users of Arkieva. Carry out training of relevant personnel to support continuous improvement (Planners, Sales Managers, Customer Service etc.).
Business Planning
o Provide input to the Supply Management Review (SMR) and Demand Management Review (DMR) with historical performance and deviations to consider in long term plan. This will support improving forecast bias and planning factors.
o Lead the Demand Supply Review (DSR) to drive tactical implementation of the approved plans. Improve short-term demand plan and short-term communication.
Improvement Suggestions:
o Propose tools and structures for the improvement of short-term demand plan, DSR process and communication with IBP, and, after consultation the BP Manager, implements these structures.
o Manage specific Supply Chain projects to meet budget requirements, project timelines, goals, business objectives etc.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management or related discipline.
At least 5-10 years of relevant working experience in supply chain management (or equivalent).
APICS CPIM is desirable.
At least 5 years of documented experience in demand and supply planning.
Extensive experience with IBP/S&OP.
Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP system) and Arkieva (or equivalent advanced planning software). Experience with Business Warehouse (or equivalent data warehouse) is advantageous.
Excellent analytical skills.
Ability to prioritize and proactively complete projects/initatives with little direction.
Fluent in written and spoken English.



Additional information
This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, reporting to the Business Planning & Supply Chain Manager Industrial Specialties and will be based in Stenungsund, Sweden; until we move our office to Gothenburg in August.
Please apply via our online recruitment system with an uploaded job specific resume and cover letter.
For additional information about the vacancy please contact Tom Rebbitt, Business Planning & Supply Chain Manager Industrial Specialties, +46 73 845 82 03, tom.rebbittouryon.com
For information about the recruitment process or your application, please contact Wictoria Majstrand, HR Business Partner, +46 70 957 76 46
For unions related questions please contact:
Akademikerklubben, Anna-Lena Palm, Anna-Lena.Palm@nouryon.com +46 733 855 113
Unionen, Magnus Svensson +46 733 855 838
If you have any general questions or need assistance, please contact: Recruiting.SE@Nouryon.com
About Nouryon
We are a global specialty chemicals leader. Markets worldwide rely on our essential chemistry in the manufacture of everyday products such as paper, plastics, building materials, food, pharmaceuticals, and personal care items. Building on our nearly 400-year history, the dedication of our 10,000 employees, and our shared commitment to business growth, strong financial performance, safety, sustainability, and innovation, we have established a world-class business and built strong partnerships with our customers. We operate in over 80 countries around the world and our portfolio of industry-leading brands includes Eka, Dissolvine, Trigonox, and Berol.
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The application process
After the closing date, we will start the selection process.
In our first selection we thoroughly go through all the applications. If your skills and qualifications match the profile we are looking for, you will be invited to an initial phone interview that takes approximately 30 minutes. If you proceed in our selection process we invite you to a face-to-face interview that takes about 1,5 hours. There you will meet with the recruiter and the hiring manager.
We look forward to your application!