Global Business Process Manager Demand Planning

Ready to shape how demand planning works globally

Do you enjoy designing end-to-end processes rather than running daily operations Are you motivated by creating clarity consistency and scalable ways of working across regions Do you want to play a role in how data systems and people come together to enable better decisions

Then you could be our next...

Global Business Process Manager -Demand Planning

SKF Lubrication Lifetime Solutions BU is strengthening its Demand Chain Center of Excellence (CoE) and we are now looking for a Global Business Process Manager for Demand this role you will own the global demand planning process design and governance ensure continuous improvement safeguarding best in class and standardized practices across all regions.

This is a global role with significant strategic- and business impact. Your focus will be on process architecture governance capability building and system enablement - not on day-to-day forecasting.

What you can expect in the role:

As Global Business Process Manager Demand Planning you will:

• Own and continuously develop the global demand planning process including standards policies and KPIs
• Establish and maintain governance frameworks to ensure consistent application across regions and business units
• Define functional requirements and ensure alignment with global process standards assess process maturity and define clear improvement roadmaps
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to design and deploy advanced planning systems and digital tools
• Drive automation analytics and insight generation to improve forecast accuracy and decision quality
• Act as a change agent supporting adoption of standardized processes across diverse markets and building demand planning capabilities through e.g. sharing of best practices
• Ensure full integration of demand planning into S&OP / IBP processes

We expect you to have:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Supply Chain Engineering Business Administration or related field
• Ample experience in demand planning or supply chain planning with experience from a global process focused or center of excellence role
• Experience designing and implementing planning processes and systems
• Deep knowledge of S&OP / IBP frameworks and advanced forecasting methodologies
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced planning solutions (such as SAP IBP OMP Kinaxis Blue Yonder or similar)
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid communication skills with fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Experience leading cross functional initiatives and change in complex global organizations and experience working across cultures and time zones
• APICS CPIM CSCP or similar certification will be considered meritorious

SKF is committed to creating a diverse environment and we firmly believe that a diverse workforce is essential for our continued success. Therefore we only focus on your experience skills and potential. Come as you are just be yourself. #weareSKF

You will enjoy working here if you:

• Like combining structure and pragmatism to solve complex business problems
• Enjoy working at the intersection of process systems and people
• Are motivated by creating clarity alignment and scalable solutions

Our offer
This role spans the globe and carries significant strategic influence giving you the chance to shape demand planning across Lubrication while collaborating in an international environment with ample professional growth opportunities.

Some additional information

This position will be located in Chodov & Praque (Czech Republic) Gothenburg (Sweden) Airasca & Milano (Italy) Saint Louis (US) Berlin (Germany) Houten (Netherlands) or Rosario (Argentina on local contract.

Youwill report to the Lubrication E2E Demand Chain CoE Leadwhois located inSchweinfurt Germany.

For questionsregarding the recruitment processplease contactKatrin Edelmann Recruitment Expert EMEAby email.Please note that we cant accept applications via email due to GDPR.

Is this you
If the answer is yes submit your application no later than March in English. Please note that we cant accept applications via email due to GDPR.

At SKF we are committed to promoting fairness and inclusivity throughout our recruitment process. To achieve this we may include assessments and verify the information in your application in compliance with country-specific laws and regulations.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the recruiter.