Regional Planning Expert - Supply Chain

Would you like to work in a global role with a lot of contact between different interfaces? Where you have responsibility within a team that is permeated by an accommodating team spirit with an accepting atmosphere - this may be a job for you!

We are now looking for a new colleague to join our team as Regional Planning Expert to support our aftermarket in Parts and Service Division as a representative of our Supply Chain organisation. The division provides a broad range of services with the aim of maximizing customers’ productivity. They focus is on spare parts supply, professional service, support solutions and training. The divisional headquarters are located in Örebro, Sweden, and the Distribution Centers are located in China, Sweden and the United States.  

Your mission
As a Regional Planning Expert, you will optimize the stockholding of parts in your assigned region to achieve our parts availability and inventory targets. You will manage the forecast parameter settings for the assigned entities, implement and follow up on forecast adjustments, and monitor forecast accuracy and bias. You will also review availability (missed) to determine prioritization.

You will work on both strategic and tactical levels, with a focus on aligning our stocking strategy with the machine fleet in the region. You will determine which assortments should be stocked at different warehouses within the supply chain, collaborating closely with the Regional Supply Chain and Customer Center organizations. In this role, you will also liaise with CC Sales, Service, and Site Contract teams to gather market intelligence. Additionally, you will collaborate with the assigned entities in the region to support and drive the implementation of the demand planning process, including the adoption of collaborative planning with customers.

You will investigate and propose inventory and availability targets for Customer Centre and Distribution Centers in the region, in collaboration with Regional Supply Chain organization and Customer Centers. You are also responsible for inventory, availability and obsolescence performance follow-up in the region as well as coordinating the inventory and availability action plans for the region. You do research and act proactively on excess and slow-moving inventory to reduce obsolescence costs. In your role you will also commit to maintain and optimize the stocking assortment for the region connected to Regional and Local Distribution Centers, according to the global process. You will also work with research and implement stocking policy adjustments, stocking requests for the region and replenishment Policy approvals of changes in stocking status. 

Furthermore, you will be participating in projects to implement new processes and systems functionalities and in inventory management activities related to company integrations, divestments and move of assortments. As a super user in the global inventory management system, you manage the parameter settings for the region.

Your profile
In this role it is important that you have a systematic approach, exceptional interpersonal skills and the capacity to work independently. You have experience in end-to-end S&OP / supply chain management, across distribution, inventory management and project management. If you have a background in spare parts management at Epiroc or equivalent industries and experience of project management and implementing changes in a global organization that would be an advantage. Experience from working with ERP systems and planning systems is seen as a merit. You hold a university degree in Economics / Business Administration, Supply Chain / Logistics, Marketing or Engineering, or the equivalent experience. A good command of the English language and both verbal and written communication skills is essential.

Personality
You have strong personal drive and can work independently. Self-awareness and analytical skills are essential for creating one's own value. This involves finding innovative ways to drive key performance indicators (KPIs) and demonstrating leadership qualities. A proactive approach is crucial in identifying opportunities and taking the initiative to achieve goals. You have great communication skills and the ability to build and deliver results through the network around you. You are organized, create your own structure and strive for continuous improvement. You are customer focused, proactive and results oriented. You can manage multiple project plans and activities simultaneously. You have an interest in working across countries and understanding of different cultures.

Location and travel
This position will be based in Örebro, Sweden. Occasional travel will be required.

Life at Epiroc
By joining our team, you can expect an atmosphere of creativity, innovation, and workplace diversity. You will be a part of a group of skilled and helpful colleagues who live by our core values: Collaboration, Commitment, and Innovation. We work in a global environment with over 113 different nationalities!  
In addition to the fact that we have a culture that is characterized by development combined with having a good balance between work and leisure, there are some things that makes us a little extra proud to work at Epiroc:  
•    Global career opportunities
•    Epiroc University, for your own competence development
•    Community involvement
•    Benefits package, which amongst other things includes flexible working hours and bonus.

A hybrid workplace
Life at Epiroc can include the possibility of a hybrid workplace. It is a way of working that offers flexibility and participation, allowing for a better balance between work and private life, which also promotes well-being. The hybrid workplace is an opportunity if work allows, based on your role, responsibilities, and individual conditions.

Application and contact 
Application and contacts in this recruitment process, we review applications continuously and the position could be filled before the last application date, so welcome with your application as soon as possible. The last day to apply is 2025-06-15.  
For questions about the position, please contact recruiting manager Olof Remes-Berglund, Regional Planning Manager EMEA, olof.remes-berglund@epiroc.com or Recruitment Specialist, Maria Tedsjö, maria.tedsjo@external.epiroc.com.