Materials Manager

Solna - Sweden

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 29-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced supply chain professional with core expertise in planning inventory management and vendor relationships. You will be able to deliver efficient effective and flexible solutions to meet production requirements whilst adapting to fast changing market conditions. You will be instrumental in monitoring supplier capacity and performance and translating forecast trends into optimal inventory levels.

This is a brand-new role in an emerging global team and you will be expected to build new processes drive towards continuous improvement and lead projects to standardize simplify and automate as much as possible. You are a proactive agile strategic thinker with exceptional leadership and communications skills.

THIS IS A HYBRID WORKING ROLE GIVING YOU THE WORK LIFE BALANCE TO WORK REMOTE AND OFFICE TIME IN SOLNA.

What is in it for you

Along with offering a competitive salary package we also offer:

A supportive team environment where everyone really is working toward the same goal.
A strong open-door policy within management
An environment where you will be given the tools and opportunities to further your career.
Pension Plan
Flexible working pattern
Full access to LinkedIn Learning
Mentoring scheme

What will you be doing

Drive close collaboration with suppliers planning teams ensuring capacity is optimally allocated combating demand latency and enabling proactive mitigation of risks in the pipeline.
Manage the planning cadence as part for the S&OP process to aggregate stock requirements and provide an updated supply forecast to suppliers.
Monitor adherence to delivery plans and lead recovery efforts for supply gaps acting as primary point of escalation. Proactively develop and implement contingency plans.
Analyse inventory levels and reposition stock into other global hubs to achieve optimum balance of supply/demand at a global level.
Coordinate inbound activities with the warehouse and logistics team to ensure timely receipt and product availability.

Engineer the material flow to enable healthy inventory management systems and process fluidity delivering highest degree of customer satisfaction.
Develop a 360 view of the dedicated supplier portfolio and become Operations resident expert in the region
Coordinate global supply pipelines with the other regions.

What about you

An innovator comfortable with the delicate balance of bold visioning intelligent strategy and sophisticated execution.
An adaptable problem-solver who is impatient with the status quo seeks to make things better and more efficient and isnt afraid to make bold decisions in ambiguity.
A hands-on leader who builds transparency values collaboration holds self and team accountable and can link what we do and why we do it to empower the team around them to think beyond specific tasks understand the ultimate goal and drive value for the business.

Critical Knowledge and Experience

Deep understanding of supply chain and inventory management
Advanced knowledge of forecasting and planning processes
Proficient use of SAP is an advantage

What next
Please click on the link to Apply your CV will be reviewed within 7 days and if successful in the shortlisting process we will contact you directly. If you have questions please feel free to contact us on

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills.

Required Experience:

Manager