Global Manager - Sales & Operations Planning

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cutting-edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com. Are you interested in working in a close-knit environment within a global company? We are now seeking our next Global Sales & Operations Planning Manager, who will play a key role in evolving our planning processes and have an important impact on our global operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) within a dynamic organization. As the Global S&OP Manager, you’ll collaborate with teams across regions and functions, fostering continuous improvement in S&OP and parts lifecycle management and making a meaningful impact in a developing area of our business. If you're passionate about change and building strong partnerships, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s accelerate the transformation. Together. Join our team You will be part of a diverse group of experts from around the world, dedicated to optimizing global processes and ensuring parts availability. Here, you will gain a holistic understanding of the Tools division and its planning processes while being empowered to drive initiatives that matter. Our team shares a dynamic and supportive environment focused on setting new standards for operational excellence and fostering career development. Your mission As the Global Sales & Operations Planning Manager, you will manage the global demand and S&OP processes within the division, shaping and implementing innovative strategies across all regions. You will oversee the entire parts lifecycle management, driving process improvements to effectively balance supply and demand. Collaborating closely with key functions such as Production, Customer Centers, Marketing, and Regional Supply Chain teams, you will establish and manage the S&OP activities to secure the successful execution, integration, and adoption of demand planning processes throughout the organization. Key Responsibilities: * Act as the process owner for S&OP and demand planning. * Chair S&OP forums to ensure effective collaboration across divisional teams. * Oversee global rollout and alignment of demand planning initiatives. * Streamline actions and standardize practices across divisions, to balance supply and demand, optimizing forecasting. * Facilitate and ensure the timely execution of supply and production planning reviews with our factories, converting unconstrained demand into feasible production plans. * Manage lifecycle processes, including product phase-in and phase-out. * Support and develop the planning team to achieve inventory and availability targets. Your profile We are looking for a committed S&OP professional who excels in change management and process development. You are a great communicator with a talent for collaboration across functions and cultures. Your organized and analytical approach enables you to drive continuous improvement and optimize best practices in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. To succeed in the role, we believe you have a university degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Economics/Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, along with solid experience in planning and forecasting in a global setting. You bring genuine commitment and expertise in Sales & Operations Planning and end-to-end supply chain processes, along with a passion for people management and team development. Experience in the consumable business within Epiroc or similar industries is a plus. Location and travel This position is located in Fagersta, Sweden. Occasional travel is required. Life at Epiroc By joining our team, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, and workplace diversity. You will be a part of a group of skilled and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation. We work in a global environment with over 113 different nationalities! In addition to the fact that we have a culture that is characterized by development combined with having a good balance between work and leisure, there are some things that makes us a little extra proud to work at Epiroc: * Global career opportunities * Epiroc University, for your own competence development * Community involvement * Benefits package, which amongst other things include flexible working hours and bonus. Application and contact information We encourage you to submit your application through our online career site as soon as possible, but no later than November 11, 2024. We are committed to a thorough recruitment process, including interviews, reference checks and assessments. To ensure a safe working environment, we conduct identity checks and drug and alcohol screening. Our process is designed to be fair and inclusive; you can expect transparent communication and a balanced evaluation of your skills and experience. For questions about the position, please contact: Carlos Garcia, Head of Supply Chain Planning PSD, carlos.garcia@epiroc.com, +46107554050 Lisa Ström, Recruitment Specialist, lisa.strom@external.epiroc.com, +46761032813