Arbetsbeskrivning

We are now looking for a VP Forecasting & Planning.

Are you an inspiring leader with a high interest in Geopolitics and Market dynamics? Are you a true team player who likes to build partnerships? Do you like to think outside the box and find opportunities to transform our ways of working?

As VP Forecasting & Planning you will belong to a team of passionate and dedicated people who together take active part in shaping the future we want to live in. Our belief is that teamwork and inspiring each other to think new is what makes us create value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end Demand Planning (1-2 Years) and Long Term Volume forecast (1-5 years)
• Partner closely with Sales, Finance and TTI to optimize and execute on agreed volume plans
• Translate data into insights that drive revenue growth, improved margin and inventory optimization
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy
• Oversee scenario planning, what-if analysis and risk/opportunity assessments to support decision making
• Establish standardized KPI’s and dashboards
• Business owner of Demand Planning tools and process
• Secure data quality, governance and integration for usage across the company
• Lead and drive transformation initiatives in the field of volume planning, including the digital transformation
• Be an inclusive leader and develop a high performing team
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and innovation

Requested Qualifications (both critical competencies and crucial behaviors)

• Master’s degree and/or extensive experience in the field of Industrial Engineering, Economics, Business Analytics or Supply Chain Management
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience in developing and motivating high-performing teams
• Demonstrated strategic mindset with the ability to understand long term business needs and proactively shape roadmaps that supports business growth
• Strong collaboration skills, with experience in collaborating across Sales, Finance, Operations and Digit to drive aligned strategies
• Skilled in presenting analytical insights into clear and actionable recommendations
• Experience in leading transformations including process redesign, system implementations and change management initiatives
• Excellent communication, influence and stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate effectively at both strategic and tactical levels
• Result oriented mindset with a history of driving measurable improvements in forecast accuracy and inventory levels
• Customer first mindset