Global Inventory and Supply Planner

Sandvik Coromant is looking for an organized, networking and self-motivated Global Inventory and Supply Planner to join our new Solid Round Tools Business Unit. We’re on an exciting transformation journey - where analytics and development are key elements, and where new tools and modern ways of working forms the future. In this position, you’ll be a key player in delivering plans and scenarios regarding short and mid-term time horizons. Are you eager to influence our planning processes, optimize our ways of working and establish broad networks all across the globe? Then this might be the job for you!


About the job
As a Global Inventory and Supply Planner, you’re responsible for monitoring and optimizing global stocks in our distribution center network – where you also ensure best in class stock control of our products. Working closely together with our manufacturing units, you offer your competent support in planning, and in setting and agreeing on reliable production plans. You drive activities and projects that supports efficiency and development in our global supply chain. You also provide process support within the areas of inventory control and demand/supply planning, and actively work together with the organization to improve Net Working Capital and customer service by stock availability.

Your key work areas and responsibilities include:

Plan and follow up on inventory and supplier volume on an 18 months rolling time horizon
Optimize supply paths in collaboration with the wider organization
Ensure optimized inventory levels through steering our stock control
Support the handling of our products life cycles and footprint changes within the planning area
Act as the main contact for our global manufacturing units - regarding supply planning and systems, processes and other issues related to our products
Execute and perform investigations and studies
Plan ramp up, introductions and phase out scenarios for our products



And you also have some additional responsibilities, such as:
Participate in projects and strategical studies
Be a part of the continuous improvement work around the Supply Chain Planning processes



All in all, you provide us with important insights, accurate information and fact-based reports to support decision-making when it comes to planning, inventory and supply. To succeed with this, you’re truly analytical with a detailed and problem-solving approach. You have the ability to generate business value from repeating metrics and patterns, and you’re resourceful and self-motivated as you get the job done in a timely manner. You’re also an appreciated team player – very skilled at collaborating, connecting with people, and establishing new relations, and you know how to easily communicate information. And finally, you need a passion for development and improvements!


This position is preferable located in Sandviken and some global travel is normally included in the job. However, due to the pandemic situation, we’re currently even more digital than usual in our ways of working.


Your background
We’re looking for a supply chain professional with hands-on experience from supply chain and S&OP planning, as well as materials management and inventory control. Your career includes at least three years’ working in a global and multi-site environment and you have a genuine understanding of manufacturing processes. Previous exposure to supply chain limitations - and the skills and experience of how to manage those - is a big plus, as is the ability analyze and act on exceptions in MRP. You know how to handle different scenarios and changes within a supply chain, and especially regarding lead time, EOQ and safety stocks.


Additionally, you’re an expert user of modern ERP-systems and you manage Excel and Access on a highly skilled level. We believe that you hold a university degree in the supply chain or logistics area, and it’s highly beneficial if you also have a certificate from APICS (CPIM) or other similar programs. As we act on the global arena, you also need to be fluent in written and verbal English.


About us
Sandvik Coromant is a market leading supplier of tools, tooling solutions and know-how for the metalworking industry, and we employ over 7 900 brilliant people all around the globe. Innovation is in our DNA and we’re proud to shape the future of manufacturing in close collaboration with our customers and partners. We believe in an inclusive, equal and open-minded culture, and we nurture our diversities to form a solid foundation for achieving great results. Do you want to know more about our business? Visit our website, LinkedIn or Facebook page.

How to apply
Please submit your application no later than November 29, 2020. Read more about Sandvik Coromant and apply by visiting our career site (Job ID: R0020443).


Contact information
For further information about this position, please contact:
Andreas Larsson, recruiting manager, +46 (0)70 520 69 73


Union contacts - Sweden
Thomas Lilja, Unionen, +46 (0)26 266 659
Göran Norell, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)26 266 574
Peter Olsson-Andrée, Ledarna, +46 (0)26 261 984

To learn more about our recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.


Recruitment Specialist
Lisbeth Häggström


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