Sales & Operations Planning Manager at Billerud
Job description
At Billerud we believe that when we have tomorrow in mind, we will do our very best today. It is thanks to our employees that we are a world-leading company within the field of renewable paper and packaging materials. Do you want to realize your true value and work for a sustainable tomorrow? Join us!
We are now looking for an Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager for Supply Chain to Billerud!
You will be part of our committed Planning team, reporting to our Planning Director. The position is a permanent employment and placement will be in Solna, Gruvön, Skärblacka, Gävle, Frövi or Karlsborg - depending on the candidate's location.
You will be part of our planning team, joining us at an exciting time of transformation, where we are developing our forecasting processes and implementing a new ERP system (SAP). This role plays a key part in shaping how we connect sales, operations, and wood supply into one joint plan. The role is a specialist role that will analyze forecast trends, proactively identify risks and mitigate those in the best possible way.
Your main tasks will be:
- Lead the Sales & Operations planning process to optimize profit base/maximization
- Take operational ownership of day-to-day S&OP activities
- Gather input from relevant sources and stakeholders to secure forecast accuracy
- Connect volume and value disconnects
- Operationally lead the day to day activities within S&OP
- Prepare S&OP meetings and make sure stakeholders keeps agreed RACI model
- Challenge status quo and identify improvements in current ways of working
- Further develop statistical forecasting and identify the right model for different segments
- Analyze data to identify trends and steer Billerud in the right direction
- Lead Continuous improvement in operational work
At Billerud, we put Safety First. Together we take great pride in our responsibility to contribute to a safe work environment. Please read more about our Safety First initiative here.
Qualifications
To succeed in this position, we believe you have:
- University degree in: Industrial Management and Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in change management and indirect leadership.
- Experience in demand, supply and inventory planning.
- Strong ability to structure and analyze large data volumes
- Advanced Excel skills
- Knowledge in SAP (IBP, S4) or I-Plan is meritorious
- Excellent communication skills in English and good knowledge in Swedish, both written and spoken.
Personal qualities
You are a proactive team player with a service-minded approach and a strong drive to improve ways of working. You are solution-oriented and deliver on time. You have strong business acumen and communicate your visions and solutions effectively in a cross-functional business environment.
Our values are central in our business and we believe that you recognize yourself in: We care for each other and We do what we say.
Contact
If you want to know more about the role you are welcome to contact Maria Levin Nordblom, Planning Director, on phone +46795854832 or email maria.levin@billerud.com. If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR by email Karin.julin@billerud.com
Application information
Welcome with your application no later than June 29th. We handle the selection process on an ongoing basis, so please submit your application today!
Billerud is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.
Why us?
- An opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future
- Development and career opportunities
- Performance-based bonus, occupational pension and a number of different benefits according to company policy.
- Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard.
Our recruitment process will include recruitment test, interviews, reference checks as well as alcohol- & drug test.
Do you want to help create a sustainable future through your work?
At Billerud, we are fully committed to reduce our and our customers carbon footprint by offering high-performance paper and packaging materials. We are convinced that the right solutions can be important tools to help fight climate change. That's why we see it as our responsibility to enable the best packaging choices, for a better tomorrow.
Our proud history in the forestry and paper industry goes back more than 150 years. Since then, we’ve grown to what we are today: a world leading company in high-performing paper and packaging materials - passionately committed to sustainability, quality, and customer value. Our materials are the basis of packaging and paper products used by millions of people around the world, 24 hours a day, all year round.
We serve customers in more than 100 countries through our three business areas Liquid Packaging Board, Paper and Paper Board. Our nine production units are located in Sweden, USA, and Finland and we have around 6,000 employees in 19 countries. Our annual turnover is approximately SEK 41.2 billion and the share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. At Billerud we always put safety first, care for each other, and do what we say.
