Global Demand & Inventory Planning Manager

Normet Oy; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ePassi lunch

Health care

Wellness & culture benefits

HYVÄ leisure committee

Job summary

Normet Oy is seeking a Global Demand & Inventory Planning Manager based in Espoo or Pirkkala, Finland. You will lead global Demand Planning, S&OP and Inventory Management, driving forecast accuracy and optimized inventory across regions.

You will shape planning processes, collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Finance and IT, and develop systems to enable scalable, profitable growth. Prior experience in multi-location spare parts or aftermarket is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in demand forecasting, planning and inventory management.
• Experience with S&OP and global inventory optimization.
• Strong leadership in matrix, cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage global Demand Planning, S&OP, and Inventory Management processes.
• Develop forecasting methodologies and replenishment processes.
• Improve forecast accuracy, service levels and planning efficiency.
• Design inventory network, stock policies and replenishment logic.
• Lead regional Demand planning network and cross-functional reviews.
• Architect and own Demand Planning systems and tools.

Skills

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

S&OP

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Tools

D365 ERP

Job description

We are a global technology company developing innovative solutions for mining, tunnelling, and construction, improving project safety, environmental impact, and productivity. We offer premium equipment, all-round aftermarket services and high-quality chemicals and rock support as our core products to our customers. We operate globally in over 30 countries with more than 1,800 experts. At Normet, we commit to a culture founded in our Values - Caring, Committed & Courageous. We foster your talent, with us you shine.

We are looking for a Global Demand & Inventory Planning Manager. The Global Demand & Inventory Planning Manager is responsible for leading and continuously developing the global Demand Planning and Inventory Management capabilities to support scalable and profitable business growth. The role acts as the global owner for Demand Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Inventory Management, ensuring robust planning processes, high forecasting accuracy, optimal inventory levels, and fit-for-purpose planning systems. The position combines people leadership, process development, systems ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence and data-driven decision making across regions. Global Demand & Inventory Planning Manager leads the Business Line inventory planning team and coordinates the regional Sales Area Demand Planner network, driving standardized practices, planning discipline, and continuous improvement across the Services Business Line. Global Demand & Inventory Planning Manager collaborates closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Operational Purchasing, Finance, and IT to ensure effective planning processes and system utilization. The role is primarily based in Espoo or Pirkkala, Finland. Other locations within Finland may also be considered.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Own, implement and manage the global Demand Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Inventory Management processes
• Develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve forecasting methodologies, inventory planning practices, and replenishment processes
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory performance, and planning efficiency
• Design and optimize inventory network, stock policies, safety stock settings, and replenishment logic to balance customer service, working capital, and operational efficiency
• Develop and maintain statistical forecasting models and scenario planning capabilities to support business decision making
• Act as the global architect and owner of Demand Planning systems, tools, and technical planning environment
• Ensure planning systems are fit for purpose, reliable, scalable, and aligned with business requirements
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement forecasting and planning tools/software
• Develop and optimize ERP planning functionality, parameters, master data governance, and planning rules
• Lead automation and digitalization of Demand Planning and Inventory Management processes
• Coordinate and influence Regional Demand planning network, driving alignment, best practice sharing, and capability development
• Facilitate cross-functional planning reviews and support business decision making through data-driven insights and recommendations

To shine in this position, we hope you to have:

Proven expertise in demand forecasting and planning, inventory management and Sales & Operations Planning with strong hands‑on experience in designing, implementing and optimizing related processes in close collaboration with frontline operations and customers, ensuring alignment with actual customer demand and business requirements. Proven career records in inventory optimization, supported by successfully delivered projects and measurable achievements in inventory management, stock policy development, replenishment strategies, and operational inventory performance improvement. Extensive experience in global spare parts distribution and inventory management, including planning and optimizing multi‑location inventories across international operations, preferably in aftermarket or spare part environment, covering both company‑owned spare parts inventories and customer‑owned or customer‑site spare parts stocks. Strong analytical skills, with deep understanding of forecasting methodologies, analytics tools, modern planning platforms and ERP (e.g. D365). Experience developing planning parameters, business rules, and system architecture. Strong people leadership and coaching skills. Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrix and global environment, with excellent stakeholder management skills and ability to build alignment across diverse teams and geographical regions.

As an employer, we support your well‑being with benefits such as:

ePassi for lunch and Flex benefits (sports, wellness, and culture), occupational health care and specialist‑level treatment through our work ability insurance, access to Auntie’s mental well‑being services and more. We also support degree‑oriented studies that benefit Normet with 10 paid working days per year. In addition, we have an active HYVÄ Normet leisure committee, which organizes various leisure and sports‑related events throughout the year.

Read more about working at Normet: https://www.normet.com/en/discover-normet/careers

Come and share your courage to shine with us: in a courageous, committed and caring company. Together with our customers, we have courage to lead the way in sustainable underground mining and tunnelling by building the safest places underground. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a strategically important capability and help shape the future of Normet's global Service Supply Chain. You will influence inventory strategy, planning processes and system development while enabling scalable and profitable growth. We are looking forward to hearing more about you.

For further information, please, contact Anssi Nieminen, Director, Supply Chain Development, call to nr [phone] on Fri 30.10. between 12:00 - 13:00 or Fri 6.11. at 12:00 - 13:00. Visit our career website for more information. EVERYONE HAS COURAGE TO SHINE in a courageous, committed and caring company.

We are NORMET, a passionate team of over 1,800 professionals with a global reach and a Nordic heart – on a mission to be Defining The Future Underground. Together with our customers, we have courage to lead the way in sustainable underground mining and tunnelling by building the safest places underground. We explore and delivery continuous improvement to underground construction and mining processes for increased safety, productivity and profitability. We are committed to solving the toughest challenges and to create lifetime value, while first and foremost caring for the welfare of people and the environment. Through our innovation, our own technologies and complete solutions, we are shining a light to the future of our industry. This is why we are trusted by our customers and growing fast: as the daring company who cares for every individual in our winning team, on our one and only planet. Click here to get to know us better.