Sales & Operations Planning Manager

Would you like to work in an international environment where you’ll make a difference daily? At Permobil, we’re looking for game-changers to join us as we innovate for individuals, drive business performance, 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.

Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for optimizing supply chains? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your decisions directly impact business success? If so, we invite you to consider the role of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager within our organization. This role is located in Sundsvall and will report directly to the Director of Supply Chain in Operations EMEA.

As a S&OP Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring that our products reach our customers reliably and efficiently. You will collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, such as Regional Sales, Marketing, Product Management, R&D and suppliers.

Key duties:

• Optimize the S&OP Process: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute effective strategies.
• Forecast Accuracy: Lead efforts to improve forecast accuracy through collaborative forecasting.
• Inventory Optimization: Manage inventory levels and drive supply chain efficiency.
• Supplier Performance: Analyze and evaluate supplier performance, initiating improvements.
• Phase In/Out Management: Stay ahead of market and R&D phase in/out activities to ensure seamless transitions.
• Reporting and Metrics: Provide critical insights through reports and metrics.
• Continuous Improvement: Be part of our dynamic Continuous Improvement culture.

Why Permobil is a great next step for you!

• 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.
• You’ll make your mark as part of our future.
• We collaborate with colleagues across borders to Innovate for Individuals. The impact you make personally could lead to change around the world.
• 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.

Who you are

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with mobility challenges and possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit, you can be our new Permobil member!

You search for 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 the potential to make your mark.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in supply chain management, S&OP, forecasting, and/or inventory management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

More information

If you are ready to make a significant impact and drive our organization's success, apply now! Please apply via our career page with a CV and personal letter in English.

For information about the recruitment process, please get in touch with Maria Myrén, People & Culture BP at maria.myren@permobil.com

Please respect that we do not wish recruitment assistance or advertising, we decline calls from recruitment and advertising providers.

We look forward to receiving your application if you feel you fit this role. See you soon, future Permobil member!

More about Permobil

Permobil founder Dr. Per Uddén believed that helping people achieve the greatest level of independence is a fundamental 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 1600 team members in more than 15 countries around the world. For more information regarding the company’s storied history and complete product line, visit permobil.com.