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Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build careers too.\nAbout the job\nHeat exchangers are vital to the global energy transition, and as the world’s leading manufacturer, Alfa Laval delivers technologies that are up to 50% more energy-efficient than traditional solutions, helping industries reduce energy use today while scaling the clean technologies needed for net zero. Each year, Alfa Laval enables customers to cut energy demand by 100 GW and reduce carbon emissions equivalent to an entire country like Sweden. Business Unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers (BU GPHE) is a global market leader, generating nearly €1 billion in revenue and bringing together 1,500+ experts across the full value chain-from sales and service to R&D and operations-across key hubs in Sweden, China, India, and the United States.\nAs a Global Supply Planner, you will run the global supply planning process as part of our overall GPHE S&OP process. The job includes responsibility for keeping all participants in the supply planning process on track and moving toward resolution of supply gaps for the defined cycle. Another key responsibility is to implement and support our factories to optimize our inventory. Key purpose of supply planning is to support the S&OP process to be able to answer the question: “how can Operations meet the demand and what will the consequences of the plan be”.\nAs our Global Supply Planner your responsibilities include:\nDrive the Strategic/tactical Supply Planning process, including capacity and inventory planning\nClose collaboration with Global Demand Planner and S&OP Manager to secure a fully integrated global plan\nPerform impact assessments and improvements\nSupport the local planners\nCoordinate alignment between factories, including data consolidation and ways of working\nPerform analysis and give insight/recommendations in case of gaps, risks and opportunities\nCoordinate and consolidate local plans based on both global and local requirements\nRun the Global supply review meetings\nBuild supply chain planning awareness within GPHE\nThe position is based in Lund, Sweden and you will report directly to the Business Controller in BU GPHE, with functional reporting to the S&OP Manager. This role is a fixed term maternity leave cover for 14 months.\nWhat you know\nYou have a university degree in supply chain management, business administration, technical discipline, or equivalent qualifications gained through experience or certification. You are familiar with planning, Microsoft Office, and business intelligence solutions, and bring experience in reporting, data analysis, and IT systems. Experience in implementing planning processes or systems is an advantage. You communicate confidently in English, while knowledge of Swedish is an advantage.\nWho you are\nYou take ownership and show leadership in your work, confidently managing a broad range of responsibilities while keeping the bigger picture in mind. You communicate clearly and bring strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills, helping teams work together effectively.\nWhat's in it for you?\nWe can offer you a challenging role in an international team, and an open and friendly work environment. We focus on performance and support personal and professional development through well-established people, processes, and opportunities. \nAssessment practicalities\nWe care about diversity, inclusion, and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games. Playing the games is mandatory.\nAs part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and secure workplace, we conduct background checks on final candidates for this role.\nAlcohol and drug testing\nAs part of Alfa Laval’s commitment to a safe and healthy workplace, alcohol and drug testing are applied during the pre-employment process.\nFor more information, please contact\nJakob Nilsson, Business Controller BU GPHE, \nAlexandra Kristensson, GPHE S&OP Manager, \nTanja Sukaj, Talent Acquisition Partner, \nFor union information, please contact\nMonica Anderberg, Unionen, at \nJohan Ranhög, Akademikerna at Johan.Ranhö\nStefan Sandell, Ledarna at \nWe review applications continually, so please send yours no later than 25th of November 2026. If the right candidate appears, the ad will be closed earlier. 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