Global Demand & Inventory Planning Leader

Normet Americas, Inc.; Espoo; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch benefits

Wellness programs

Mental health support

Job summary

Normet Americas, Inc. is seeking a Global Demand & Inventory Planning Manager to lead global demand planning, S&OP and inventory management, enabling scalable, profitable growth. The role is based in Espoo or Pirkkala, Finland, with flexibility for other Finnish locations.

The position requires driving planning processes, collaborating with Sales, Supply Chain, IT and Finance to improve forecast accuracy, service levels and inventory performance. This is a strategic, global leadership role.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in demand forecasting and planning with cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in inventory optimization and S&OP with measurable improvements.
• Global spare parts distribution and multi-location inventory experience.
• Strong analytical skills with modern planning platforms and ERP (e.g. D365).

Responsibilities

• Own, implement and manage global Demand Planning, S&OP and Inventory Management processes.
• Develop and continuously improve forecasting methodologies and replenishment processes.
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels and inventory performance.
• Design and optimize inventory networks, stock policies and replenishment logic.
• Lead the global Demand Planning systems, tools and planning environment.
• Develop ERP planning functionality and master data governance; establish planning rules.
• Lead automation and digitalization of Demand Planning processes.
• Coordinate regional Demand planning networks and share best practices.
• Facilitate cross-functional planning reviews and support data-driven decisions.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Sales & Operations Planning

ERP systems

Global coordination

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Tools

D365 ERP

Job description

Normet Americas, Inc. is seeking a Global Demand & Inventory Planning Manager to lead global demand planning, S&OP and inventory management, enabling scalable, profitable growth. The role is based in Espoo or Pirkkala, Finland, with flexibility for other Finnish locations.

The position requires driving planning processes, collaborating with Sales, Supply Chain, IT and Finance to improve forecast accuracy, service levels and inventory performance. This is a strategic, global leadership role.