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Demand Planner Manager

Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference every day? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals and develop the world’s most advanced assistive solutions.

At Permobil, the people who use our products come first. Our purpose is to create advanced assistive solutions that make the lives of adults and children living with disabilities more enriching. Our people are passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver innovations that improve lives. We are a sustainable and responsible business committed to continuous improvement, and our customers can trust us to provide market-leading solutions driven by insights-based clinical data.

The Demand Planner Manager is responsible for leading the demand planning function, ensuring accurate forecasting to meet customer demand. This role involves managing a team that includes Master Data Specialists and Inventory Analysts, ensuring a seamless integration of data management and analytical insights into the demand planning and supply chain process.

Key Tasks

Demand Planning:

Owner of demand plan for all purchased raw materials. Driver of continuous improvement of forecast accuracy to provide the most reliable materials supply to production.

Collaborate with cross functional teams to drive best in class demand planning process.

Translate demand plan into purchasing forecast for buyers and suppliers monthly.

Analyze, validate and consolidate multiple forecast input streams to generate a single version of the demand plan across all business units.

Team Management:

Lead and develop Master Data Specialists and Inventory Analysts, oversee operations to correct discrepancies and ensure quality.

Ensure effective communication and collaboration with the team to achieve goals.

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide development opportunities for team members.

Cross train to help ensure strong team dynamics.

Data Management:

Oversee Master Data Specialist in maintaining accurate lifecycle, creations, updates, deletions and archiving functions related to products and suppliers.

Ensure data integrity and consistency across all systems and processes.

Implement best practices for data management with team.

Analytics and Reporting:

Manage team in analyzing demand patterns, identifying trends and providing actionable insights.

Develop and present regular reports on inventory levels and key performance indicators.

Implement solutions with data analytics to enhance efficiency, accuracy and responsiveness to inventory levels.

Drive team to stay up on industry trends and best practices.

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

1. You’ll make a difference. Every day

Everything we do leads to understanding and improving the lives of our users. Through our evidence-based innovation, we make a difference to people’s lives.

2. You’ll make your mark as part of our future

We collaborate with colleagues across borders toInnovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead change around the world.

3. You’ll feel welcome from day one

We’re known for being great colleagues, who are collaborative, fun and at the cutting-edge. Everyone in the Permobil family cares as much as you do about making a positive difference.

4. You can have a lifestyle you love

You’re always close to nature, yet never far from civilization. We want everyone who works for us to have a lifestyle they love – at work and beyond.

Who you are

You are passionate, innovative, and ambitious. You want to make a difference for others and feel fulfilled when you can see the link between the work you do and positive improvements in the lives of others. You search out opportunities and are prepared to go off the beaten track to chase your dreams. You don’t follow the herd – you find new ways of working and go where you see potential to make your mark. You are a pioneer, a revolutionary, a game-changer and you are who we’re looking for.

Your Background

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, inventory management, supply chain, finance, accounting or equivalent years of experience acceptable.

Strong MRP knowledge required (Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred)

In-depth knowledge of demand planning, forecasting and scheduling processes and methodologies.

Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Self-driven – Team player

5+ years of work experience in inventory management and/or supply chain management in manufacturing environment and 2+ years of work experience in a demand planning or demand analyst role

Other qualifications or experiences.

Information

Please apply via our career page no later than xx. We will conduct selection continuously so send us your application today!

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At Permobil, diversity fuels our innovation in creating life-changing mobility solutions. We embrace the unique talents and perspectives of individuals from all backgrounds to drive our mission forward. Join Permobil and be part of a team where diversity is not just valued, but essential to our success in delivering personalized mobility solutions.

Permobil is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.

More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a basic human right and, for over 50 years, Permobil has held fast to that belief. Permobil is a global leader in advanced rehabilitation technology, passionate about better understanding our users’ needs and improving their quality of life through state-of-the-art healthcare solutions. Today, those solutions include power wheelchairs, seating and positioning products, power assist, and manual wheelchairs.

Permobil is part of Patricia Industries, a subsidiary of Investor AB, and is headquartered in Sweden. Permobil has 1900 team members in more than 18 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.