We are looking for a Supply and Demand Planning consultant for our client in the Construction Industry

Assignment Description

The Supply/DP/IP Planner is responsible for optimizing the balance of inventory across the supply chain network in line with target customer service levels, levels of forecast accuracy and safety stock levels, for the allocated portfolio of SKU’s for which she/he is accountable. The Supply Planner acts as the lead interface to manufacturing sites to resolve supply issues relating to the production technology for which she/he is responsible.

Tasks

Supply Planning

Manage and improve supply plans and orders to factories
Provide forecast and net demand to factories
Discuss and agree on flexibility with factories
Place and monitor orders upon manufacturing based on agreed lead time and capacity availability
Analyze supply plans to ensure that factories/suppliers are provided with the correct information
Set up inventory targets for vendor supplies & pack components and monitor actual inventory levels vs. targets (in cooperation with vendor schedulers)

Demand Planning:

Drive monthly demand process
Present, solicit, and assess feedback on the various forecasts from sales and finance
Interact with Sales to understand sales & delivery plans and other demand inputs (e.g., campaigns) to ensure alignment of final demand plan to supply plan
Analyze forecast — proactively analyze demand plans vs. historical data and align with sales to understand/close gaps
Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool
Inventory Management :
Plan replenishment across the Distribution Centre network to meet delivery targets and manage overstock and obsolete articles
Oversee planning and parameter updates for finished goods, accessories, spare parts, and re-order points
Ensure close collaboration with factories and manage delivery performance, claims, and goods returns
Review out-of-stock situations, identify root causes, and recommend mitigating actions

S&OP and KPIs:

Coordinate product phase-in/out in relation to factory and supply chain tasks
Coordinate supply planning meetings with factories
In case of bottlenecks, ensure fair supply / prioritization based on agreed allocation
Direct contact with S&OP managers and sales companies connected to central/regional warehouses
Be in close contact with factories and inform organization on supply plans / deviations
Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain issues/variances and define corrective action plans to avoid reoccurrence
Consult with Production Schedulers regarding availability of production lines and approval of downtime at manufacturing sites Inventory reporting (finished goods) and parts and accessories

Required skills

General Core Competencies:

Personal Accountability
Demonstrate collaboration by giving & seeking support

Interpersonal Skills:

Empathy, positive, Integrity
Maintain Focus & Simplicity
Seeks to understand Customer’s Point of view (internal/external)
Services/Openeded minded and flexible mind
Target orientated

Specific Competencies:

Execution and planning
Analytical - Advanced Mathematical & Statistical skills
Supply & Inventory management
Excellent Written & Verbal communication skills

Start date: Asap

End date: 12.11.2025

Workload: 100% (40 hours/week)

Location: Near Jonkoping, Sweden

Language: English & Swedish

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