Sales & Operations Planning Manager
Polarium Energy Solutions AB / Inköpar- och marknadsjobb / Stockholm
2025-11-04
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hela Sverige We're on a journey to change the way the world uses energy and accelerate the transition to renewable energy through our market-leading energy storage systems. We operate in nearly every continent, and the cornerstone for our company's rapid growth is making products that matter for society. In our international team, you'll have the key responsibility to develop our company's processes, create new ways of working, and maintain our business excellence across different verticals.
Location: Stockholm
Responsibilities:
1.Lead the S&OP Process
Develop and continuously improve the S&OP framework across the organization.
Facilitate monthly S&OP meetings to align demand, supply, and financial plans.
Ensure all relevant stakeholders (sales, marketing, operations, finance, etc.) are engaged and accountable.
2.Demand Planning & Forecasting
Coordinate with sales to develop a consensus demand forecast.
Analyze historical sales data and market trends to improve forecast accuracy.
Track and report forecast accuracy and bias, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
3.Supply Planning & Inventory Management
Collaborate with supply chain and production teams to balance supply capabilities with demand requirements.
Optimize inventory levels across the supply network to achieve target service levels and working capital goals.
Identify potential supply constraints and develop mitigation plans.
4.Cross-Functional Alignment
Drive alignment between commercial, operational, and financial teams on short- and long-term plans.
Communicate plan updates, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership.
Ensure decisions made in S&OP meetings are executed and tracked effectively.
5.Performance Management & Reporting
Develop and maintain S&OP dashboards and KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, inventory turns).
Conduct variance analysis between plan and actual performance.
Provide management with insights and recommendations for improvement.
6.Process Improvement & Systems
Lead initiatives to improve planning processes, tools, and systems (e.g., ERP, demand planning software).
Train and mentor team members and stakeholders on S&OP principles and best practices.
Tasks and recurring activities:
Collect and consolidate demand forecasts from sales teams monthly.
Validate forecast assumptions and highlight risks/opportunities.
Run supply and capacity scenarios to assess feasibility of meeting demand.
Facilitate pre-S&OP and executive S&OP meetings with detailed presentations.
Update S&OP calendar, templates, and reports.
Monitor inventory levels and recommend adjustments.
Coordinate with finance to ensure the plan aligns with budget and revenue goals.
Support new product introductions and end-of-life planning from an S&OP perspective.
Track key metrics and issue monthly performance reports.
Drive root cause analysis for major plan deviations (demand surges, supply shortages, etc.)
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business, Operations, or related field (MBA preferred).
8+ years of experience in supply chain, planning, or S&OP-related roles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in planning software and data analysis tools
Knowledge with inventory management, projections, shortage / excess / obsolete management
Experience in multiple operational areas, i.e. purchasing, logistics, customer service, production
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams
Extremely organized, self-driven, ability to multi-task, very detailed oriented and able to handle complexity
Business English level communication skills
Strong understanding of operational processes
Excellent project management and communication skills
Ability to work across silos and build consensus
Analytical skills to review and interpret data
Swedish work permit is a must
Ability to comply with routines, integrated management systems and legal requirements
Experience in manufacturing operations and international companies is preferred
Knowledge of ANAPLAN is a plus
We offer
Wellness contribution
Five extra flexibility days
Pension
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At Polarium, creating change in the energy industry starts with our team. We believe a diverse workplace brings creativity, innovation and better represents our customers, and the many communities they serve, around the world. A positive work-life balance is what supercharges our teamwork and a sustainable personal journey throughout our careers.
Since Polarium launched in 2015, we've been on a mission to redesign the energy industry. We're unlocking the massive potential of energy storage systems through our wide range of intelligent and digital services. Our passion for solving challenges is what drives our next generation of premium energy storage products in use on all continents and in all climate zones. Today, we power businesses, optimize energy usage, and reduce carbon dioxide emissions to create a cleaner future in energy.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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Arbetsgivare Polarium Energy Solutions AB (org.nr 556986-5461),
http://www.polarium.com Arbetsplats Polarium
Kontakt Barbara Capito
barbara.capito@polarium.com Jobbnummer 9587086