S&OP Manager
About this role
We are looking for a proactive S&OP Manager to join our Foodservice and Liquid Board Business Area. In this role, you will play a key part in connecting customer demand, production capabilities, and business value across our Nordic Liquid Packaging Board production network. This is an opportunity to work in a global business environment and contribute to business-critical planning decisions. Ideally, you will be based in one of our key locations: Helsinki or Imatra in Finland, or Skoghall in Sweden.
About the Position
The S&OP Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing Sales & Operations Planning processes across operational and tactical horizons for our Liquid Packaging Board portfolio in the Nordics. This includes developing and executing mid- to long-term plans, balancing supply and demand, and ensuring plans are robust, feasible, and aligned with business priorities. This role requires close collaboration with stakeholders from Business, Sales, Mills, and Planning teams to secure smooth information flow and decision-making, as well as frequent interaction with key customers and Customer Service.
You will combine strong analytical skills with business acumen, leveraging data to drive decisions and continuous improvement. Strong Excel, SQL and Power BI skills are important for maintaining reporting tools and data integrity that support transparency and efficiency in decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Lead and execute the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and financial targets.
- Consolidate and communicate the overall production planning outlook across relevant board machines.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI to support decision-making.
- Utilize data extraction and automation tools (SQL as a minimum requirement; Python is an advantage) to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate proactively with stakeholders to ensure smooth supply chain performance and information flow.
- Drive continuous improve