GLOBAL INVENTORY SPECIALIST

UNDERSTAND INVENTORY &

MAXIMIZE CUSTOMER VALUE?
WE LIKE THAT ABOUT YOU

Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology is a leading supplier of equipment and tools, services, support and technical solutions for the mining and construction industry. For decades, customers have counted on us to develop the most durable products on the market and with every machine we engineer, we prioritize safety and reliability, as well as having the right technology for each application. We don’t just supply equipment - we provide the peace of mind that our customers’ business will keep growing, by offering the world’s most comprehensive range of solutions for the area.

The department of Planning & Capacity Management at our site in Svedala is responsible for procurement and planning for production and aftermarket, and our team consists of purchasers, planners and order handlers. We are now looking for a social and inspiring Global Inventory Specialist for our truly global environment, with many possibilities to influence our future development.

Job Summary

As a Global Inventory Specialist you are responsible for building, executing and proactively improving our inventory strategy and ensuring overall logistics, inventory delivery services and the balance between inventory and investments, in order to reach given targets. You develop and maintain general inventory plans and define levels and locations, as well as ensure measurable parameters in terms of improved customer service, reduced inventory and better KPI results. Taking ownership of action plans and correcting gaps is a vital part of your responsibility and you enable global cooperation regarding inventory levels and optimized supply, based on demand patterns. Furthermore, you engage in developing and following up on improvements regarding all processes related to inventory planning.

International travel is included in this position.

Your profile

We are looking for someone with a Master’s degree in Logistics, Business Administration or Engineering, or who has gained equivalent knowledge through previous work experience. You are experienced in inventory and supply chain management and have a broad understanding of production planning and forecasting, as well as an understanding of manufacturing and supply for manufacturing, preferably in a global setting. Knowledge of Movex/M3 and an APICS Certification are considered advantageous. As we interact in an international market, you have excellent skills in English, both verbal and written.

We are sincerely interested in your passion and personality. You are a confident, structured and systematic problem-solver who enjoys being the go-to person when it comes to our inventory strategy. Analyzing numbers and drawing conclusions from complex facts are some of your strengths, and you take full ownership of the responsibilities within your area. As we depend on good relationships, you use your excellent communication and presentation skills to build trust within your networks and you conduct and coordinate continuous improvement activities.

We are a company with an open-minded culture, actively working to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion.

Contact information

For further information about this position, please contact:

Sofia Hedenström, recruiting manager, +46 (0)40 409 184

Union contacts - Sweden

Mats Tindberg, Unionen, +46 (0)40 409 220

Kent Hellström, Ledarna, +46 (0)40 409 181

Cecilia Theander, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)40 409 231

Send your application no later than October 24, 2016. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.se/career, Job ID: 347312.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.

Recruitment Specialist

André Söderholm

Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering advanced products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools for metal cutting, equipment and tools for the mining and construction industries, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems. In 2015, the Group had about 46,000 employees and sales of about 91 billion SEK in more than 150 countries.

Deadline: 24 Oct
Job-ID: 347312

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