Supply Planner Europe

Supply Planner Europe

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• This position is based one of the locations: Malmo, Karlshamn, Hull or Aarhus. About the role Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for supply chain optimization? We are looking for a proactive and data-driven Supply Planner to join our European Supply Planning Team. This is more than a traditional Supply Planning role - combining supply chain analytics, network optimisation, and the development of digital and AI-enabled planning capabilities. You will strengthen our European planning processes through capacity reporting and analysis, effective inventory management, and operational footprint optimization. You will also develop end-to-end value chain models to support tactical and strategic decision-making, while helping establish the capabilities, processes, and data foundations needed to enable AI-driven supply chain planning. This is a dynamic, cross-functional role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and is passionate about data, continuous improvement, and advancing supply chain planning. Responsibilities As Supply Planner Europe your main tasks and responsibilities will be: - Develop capacity reporting across European sites, providing insights into asset utilisation, constraints, and network optimization. - Analyse supply, demand, capacity, and inventory to identify risks and optimization opportunities. - Develop end-to-end value chain models, integrating operational and cost considerations to support tactical and strategic decision-making. - Drive supply planning projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the European network. - Build the data, process, and analytical foundations required to enable AI-driven supply chain planning. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and other stakeholders to align planning decisions and drive improvements. About you To be successful in the role you need: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field. - 3+ years of experience in supply planning, supply chain analytics, production planning, or a related role, preferably in a multi-site or international environment. - Advanced analytical skills, with experience analysing complex data and developing optimization and scenario models to support capacity, inventory, performance, and supply chain decisions. - Proven project management experience, including leading or contributing to cross-functional improvement initiatives. - Strong Excel skills and experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Tableau; experience with advanced analytics, Python, or similar tools is a plus. - A strong interest in digitalization, automation, and the application of AI to supply chain planning. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and organizational levels. - Fluent in English.