Alfa Laval in Tumba is looking for a

Supply & Operations Planning Manager

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About the Job

As a Supply & Operations Planning Manager for spare parts in our Business Unit High Speed Separators (BU HSS), your main responsibility will be to manage the Supply & Operations Planning (S&OP) process for our products. Your daily tasks will include leading and organizing the S&OP process, doing monthly product reviews and quarterly segmentation to set service level targets and optimize inventory, and keeping track of inventory levels to ensure efficient supply planning.

You will evaluate planning decisions and suggest improvements, support with forecasting, and inventory performance to prevent stock-outs, and coordinate information within our Global Service team. You will work closely with supply chain planning specialists, sourcing teams, and other departments. You will analyze data for product review meetings, support global projects, and investigate issues to find solutions. You will also lead demand planning efforts across relevant business units, prepare and facilitate decision-making processes, and manage the entire S&OP process with a focus on continuous improvement. Additionally, you will establish processes for this new role within Business Unit High Speed Separators.

The position is based in Stockholm, and you will report to the Global Service Product Support Manager.

Who you are

You are a motivated and capable professional who makes good decisions and leads others effectively. You are skilled at managing projects and networking in a global organization, and you work independently towards set targets. You focus on optimizing processes and achieving results. As a leader, you take ownership of tasks and projects and handle a wide range of responsibilities efficiently.

You have a strong business sense and excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. You are knowledgeable about supply chain and purchasing processes and experienced in reporting and data analysis with strong analytical skills. You are organized and open to new ideas, and confident in presenting strategies and plans to stakeholders and management. Furthermore, to succeed in this position, we expect you have:

• 2+ years of experience in a similar setting

• A degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a relevant field

• Excellent communication skills in English, both spoken and written

If you are passionate about managing Supply & Operations Planning processes and enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting new role in our Business Unit High Speed Separators. Join us and make a significant impact on our supply chain operations!

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success.

New offices in Fleminsgberg from 2025

We are currently situated in the southern part of Stockholm in Tumba and thrilled to announce our upcoming relocation during Spring 2025 to Flemingsberg, Sweden's largest urban business development area. Teaming up with Fabege, we are crafting a vibrant and dynamic workplace that seeks to inspire our current and future employees alike.

At our new location, our primary focus will continue be on people. We are committed to providing modern offices and a digital workplace tailored to boost productivity and foster well-being. Moreover, our state-of-the-art high-tech lab will be dedicated to the development and testing of products in the realms of high-speed separation and emerging technologies. As part of this innovative setup, we will also establish an educational center focused specifically on high-speed separation. Join us and be part of a team shaping the future of Alfa Laval in an environment designed for growth, innovation, and collaboration.

For more information, please contact

Kenneth Gustavsson, Manager, Global Service Product Support, kenneth.gustavsson@alfalaval.com

Richa Sethi, Talent Acquisition Partner, richa.sethi@alfalaval.com

For union information, please contact

Francisco Garcia, Akademikerna, francisco.garcia@alfalaval.com

Anders Jansson, Unionen, anders.jansson@alfalaval.com

We review applications continually, and encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible but not later than September 26th, 2024, through our career page https://career.alfalaval.com/jobs/search

Applications sent directly via email will be disregarded without notice.

We care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

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