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The Sandvik Group has been in operation since 1862 currently employing some 40,000 people across the globe. Our safe and diverse solutions, delivered by our highly qualified and proficient employees, enhance our customers’ productivity, safety, and profitability.\nWithin Sandvik, we champion people. Having exceptional people and growing an inclusive culture forms our Divisional strategic pillars.\nDo you want to work for Sandvik a global player in Mining & Construction within the heart of our Mobile Crushing & Screening Division?\nAre you an experienced planning professional with a passion for driving operational performance, developing teams and delivering effective supply chain solutions?\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to join our Mobile Crushing & Screening Division, playing a key role in driving production planning, material availability and supply chain performance.\nReporting to the VP Supply, you will lead the planning function, ensuring customer demand is translated into effective production and material plans while optimising inventory, resources and manufacturing capacity.\nWorking closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing and Logistics, you will drive planning excellence, improve operational efficiency and support the delivery of customer commitments.\nMain Responsibilities include:\nLead production planning activities, developing master production schedules aligned with customer demand and manufacturing capacity.\nOversee material requirements planning (MRP), ensuring timely availability of materials and components to support production.\nManage inventory planning and optimisation, balancing customer service requirements with working capital and stock efficiency.\nLead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, aligning commercial forecasts with operational capabilities.\nDevelop short, medium and long-term capacity plans, identifying constraints and implementing effective solutions.\nLead, coach and develop planning teams, driving accountability, performance and continuous improvement.\nOptimise ERP planning systems, master data accuracy and reporting processes to improve planning effectiveness.\nMonitor key performance indicators including on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory levels and forecast accuracy.\nWork collaboratively across departments to resolve supply challenges, reduce lead times and improve operational performance.\nEssential Criteria\nMinimum 3 years' experience in production planning, supply planning, demand planning or supply chain management.\nExperience working within a manufacturing environment.\nProven leadership experience managing and developing planning teams.\nStrong working knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics or Infor.\nExperience leading Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning processes.\nStrong understanding of production scheduling, inventory management and capacity planning.\nExcellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.\nAbility to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced operational environment.\nDesirable Criteria\nThird-level qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.\nCIPS or equivalent professional qualification.\nExperience driving Lean Manufacturing, planning process improvements or operational excellence initiatives.\nWhy Sandvik?\nAt Sandvik, we see you - personally. 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