Global Inventory Specialist
Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology (SMRT) is a leading supplier of equipment, tools, services, support and technical solutions for the mining and construction industry, and our operations and organizations are spread around the globe. At Business Unit (BU) Stationary Crushing and Screening, within SMRT, we deliver crushing and screening equipment engineered for maximum productivity. Offering advanced, proven solutions for any size-reduction and classification challenges, combined with customer focus as a core value, we strive to always be the natural choice for our customers and together, we find the road to success.
Developing our work and processes to better meet the overall inventory targets and customer expectations, we are now initiating a new function within Global Inventory Management. As part of this new team, we are looking for a driven Global Inventory Specialist with great communication skills to take part in developing our business and, at the same time, grow with it. This is a unique opportunity to influence our strategy for the future and in return, we offer you international networks and a great possibility for self-development.
The location for this position is in Svedala.
Your mission – Managing inventory to improve efficiency and customer service As Global Inventory Specialist, you are responsible for coordinating and integrating the flow of materials and information among our suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and customers. You conduct, analyze and oversee the strategy of our supply chains, where you identify and recommend opportunities for improving efficiency and capability. And as you develop and implement designs, models and processes you ensure compliance with our business. Managing our inventory is an important part of your work – you define and monitor inventory levels and locations and you develop and execute our inventory plan. Additionally, you monitor KPIs, ensure customer service and enable a global operation regarding inventory levels and optimized supply based on demand patterns, while at the same time maintaining great communication with our stakeholders.
Your character – An informative and strategic challenger We are looking for someone with a degree in Business Administration or Engineering, or equivalent experiences gained from work. You have at least three years’ experience of Inventory Management and you understand manufacturing and supply for manufacturing, such as supply chains, production planning and forecasting. An APICS certification is considered advantageous, as is knowledge in M3. As we operate in an international setting, you have excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing, while skills in Swedish are advantageous.
Your character is important to us, and we see great value in your analytical and systematic approach of managing your work. You take full responsibility for your assignments and you thrive by challenging processes and identifying new ways of reaching our targets. Participating in establishing our team, with new processes, is something that excites you. And with your great communication skills, you ensure that people around you have all the necessary information they need and understand the given agenda.
At Sandvik, we strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspective and background will lead to a better environment for our employees, our business and, thereby, our customers.
Application Send your application no later than September 14, 2018. Read more about Sandvik and apply at www.sandvik.se/career, Job ID: R0001035.
Contact information For further information about this position, please contact: Sofia Hedenström, recruiting manager, +46 (0)40 409 184
Union contacts – Sweden Mats Tindberg, Unionen, +46 (0)40 409 220 Kent Hellström, Ledarna, +46 (0)40 409 181 Riccardo Repetto, Akademikerföreningen, +46 (0)40 409 394
For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services, +46 (0)26 261 444.
Recruitment Specialist Karin Wallón
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Sandvik is a high-tech and global engineering group offering products and services that enhance customer productivity, profitability and safety. We hold world-leading positions in selected areas – tools and tooling systems for metal cutting; equipment and tools, service and technical solutions for the mining and construction industries; products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as products for industrial heating. In 2017, the Group had approximately 43,000 employees and sales of 91 billion SEK in more than 150 countries within continuing operations.