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Do you combine broad business process understanding with SAP IBP knowledge, structured thinking and a focus on digital innovation?\nIf so, this could be the right opportunity for you.\n\nSAP IBP & Planning Capability Specialist\nWe are looking for a capability-oriented specialist to help shape SKF's future planning capabilities as part of our global business and digital transformation. This role combines Supply Chain Planning, SAP IBP knowledge, process design, digital innovation, and AI-enabled planning.\nYou will work closely with process owners, business stakeholders, and operational teams across SKF to develop capabilities and implement global standards and ways of working.\nWhat you can expect in the role\nGlobal transformation and planning template\nSupport the design and deployment of SKF's future Supply Chain Planning capabilities.\nTranslate business requirements into scalable process and solution designs with a strong fit-to-standard mindset.\nContribute to planning template governance, testing, deployment, training and stabilisation.\nSAP IBP and planning\nAct as a trusted expert in SAP IBP and end-to-end Supply Chain Planning.\nSupport the design and optimisation of Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning and S&OP, translating business requirements into sustainable solutions.\nDigital Innovation & AI-Enabled Planning\nExplore how AI-enabled capabilities can improve planning efficiency, exception management and decision-making.\nTranslate emerging digital and AI capabilities into practical planning use cases and measurable business value.\nContinuous improvement and data\nDrive continuous improvement in planning effectiveness, process performance and user experience using operational feedback and performance insights.\nContribute to process governance, planning data management and scalable, standardised ways of working.\nWhat we are looking for\nWe believe you can be effective in this role if you have:\nExperience with SAP IBP in implementation, process/solution design or business support.\nSolid understanding of Supply Chain Planning and its business impact.\nExperience from transformation programmes, ERP implementations or planning solution deployments.\nExperience working in international, cross-functional environments.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to bridge business and technology.\nFluent English.\nThe following would be beneficial\nExperience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning and/or S&OP.\nKnowledge of SAP S/4HANA integration and the interaction between tactical planning and execution.\nExperience with SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP Business Data Cloud, Power BI, Microsoft Copilot or similar platforms.\nExposure to advanced analytics, AI-enabled planning or forecasting solutions.\nBachelor's or master's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Analytics or a related field.\nYou will enjoy working here if you\nAre collaborative, structured and able to turn ideas into action.\nEnjoy challenging established ways of working while building constructive stakeholder alignment.\nAre curious about emerging technologies and how AI can transform planning and decision-making.\nAre motivated by creating business value through data, processes and technology in a global environment.\nWhat SKF offers\nA key role in shaping SKF's future Supply Chain Planning capabilities, standards and ways of working.\nCollaboration with an international network of business, process, data and technology experts.\nOpportunities to work with modern planning technologies, advanced analytics and AI-enabled capabilities.\nA collaborative environment focused on knowledge sharing, continuous learning and measurable business value.\nSome additional information\nThis position will be located in Gothenburg (Sweden).\nYou will report directly to Manager S&OP and S&OE CoE.\nFor questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Olga Zwolińska, Talent Acquisition Partner Europe & Africa (based in Poznań, Poland) via Teams or email. 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