Assignment description

We are looking for a Demand Planner.

In this role, you will be responsible for forecasting demand, analyzing sales trends, and maintaining optimal inventory levels across product lines. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure accurate planning and efficient production scheduling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain accurate short- and long-term demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, seasonality, and promotional activity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and validate forecast inputs.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models to improve performance over time.
• Translate demand forecasts into actionable production plans to ensure product availability and minimize excess inventory.
• Identify potential supply constraints or demand spikes and recommend proactive solutions.
• Maintain planning systems and tools; support S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes.
• Lead monthly reconciliations cross-functional and provide regular reports and insights to management on demand trends and forecast performance.

Qualifications:

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management, preferably within a manufacturing or kitchen production environment.
• You have strong analytical skills and are proficient in Excel, ERP systems (such as SAP or Oracle), and demand planning tools (such as NetSuite, Anaplan, or Kinaxis).
• You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You are able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment.
• You are fluent in Swedish and English.

Nice to have:

• You have experience working with made-to-order or semi-customized manufacturing models.
• You are familiar with the kitchen, furniture, or interior design industry.
• You have knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies, which is considered a plus.