Supply Coordinator

Supply Coordinator

Husqvarna Group is a global leading producer of outdoor power products for forest, park and garden care. Products include chainsaws, trimmers, robotic lawn mowers and ride-on lawn mowers. The Group is also the European leader in garden watering products and a global leader in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries.The Group's products and solutions are sold under brands including Husqvarna, Gardena, McCulloch, Poulan Pro, Weed Eater, Flymo, Zenoah and Diamant Boart via dealers and retailers to consumers and professionals in more than 100 countries. Net sales in 2015 amounted to SEK 36 billion, and the Group has more than 13,000 employees in 40 countries.

The Demand & Supply Chain Organization is responsible for managing the supply of goods from factories and suppliers to sales companies and distributors. All communication between sales companies/distributors and factories/suppliers, with regards to forecasts, orders, delivery information etc, is routed via this department.

As Supply Coordinator you play a key role in the interface between our factories/suppliers and sales companies/distributors. We are at an interesting stage of development and we want someone who can support us with this progress.

Areas of responsibility
- Secure delivery performance according to targets in order to serve our customers' expectations
- Provide forecasts and orders to factories/suppliers on a regular basis and monitor delivery performance
- Analyze forecasts to ensure that factories/suppliers are provided with the correct information
- Be in close contact with factories/suppliers and inform organization on supply plans / deviations
- Inventory management
- Agree and follow up on flexibility levels with factories/suppliers
- In case bottlenecks, ensure fair supply according to agreed allocation
- Coordinate product phase in/out
- Direct contact to sales companies connected to central/regional warehouses
- Handle claims and goods returns
- Develop and improve current processes

This position offers great career opportunities within the company for the right person. It is important you cheer our core values: seek Customer's point of view, demonstrate collaboration and focus & simplicity

Qualifications
We require someone who has international experience in this area and/or has a university degree in logistics or economics. Fluent English, both spoken and written is required.

As a person you should be target oriented and used to taking initiatives and decisions. You should also be analytical, structured and thorough. Being service minded and flexible is natural for you. The work includes creating long-term relationships and co-operation with international customers and colleagues within Husqvarna Group.

Location & Timing
This is a temporary position, 12-15 months, due to a maternity leave. The job is located at our Huskvarna office.