S&OP Manager

storaenso; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stora Enso is seeking an experienced S&OP Manager to connect customer demand with production capabilities across our Nordic Liquid Packaging Board network. The role involves leading S&OP processes, building robust mid- to long-term plans, and collaborating with Sales, Mills and Planning teams in a global setting.

You will develop dashboards in Power BI, perform data extraction with SQL, and drive data-driven decision making while engaging with key customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in S&OP, demand or supply planning, ideally in paper/packaging

Responsibilities

• Lead S&OP process aligning demand, supply and financial targets
• Consolidate and communicate production planning outlook across board machines
• Develop dashboards and reports in Power BI
• Use SQL for data extraction and automation to improve planning accuracy
• Collaborate with Sales, Mills and Planning for smooth information flow
• Support scenario planning and risk management activities
• Engage with customers and key accounts in planning discussions

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Decision making under uncertainty

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business or related field

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Python

Job description

We are looking for a proactive S&OP Manager to join our Foodservice and Liquid Board Business Area. In this role, you will play a key part in connecting customer demand, production capabilities, and business value across our Nordic Liquid Packaging Board production network. This is an opportunity to work in a global business environment and contribute to business-critical planning decisions. Ideally, you will be based in one of our key locations: Helsinki or Imatra in Finland, or Skoghall in Sweden.

About the Position

The S&OP Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing Sales & Operations Planning processes across operational and tactical horizons for our Liquid Packaging Board portfolio in the Nordics. This includes developing and executing mid- to long-term plans, balancing supply and demand, and ensuring plans are robust, feasible, and aligned with business priorities. This role requires close collaboration with stakeholders from Business, Sales, Mills, and Planning teams to secure smooth information flow and decision-making, as well as frequent interaction with key customers and Customer Service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand, supply, and financial targets.
• Consolidate and communicate the overall production planning outlook across relevant board machines.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI to support decision-making.
• Utilize data extraction and automation tools (SQL as a minimum requirement; Python is an advantage) to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate proactively with stakeholders to ensure smooth supply chain performance and information flow.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes, tools, and data quality.
• Support scenario planning and risk management activities.
• Partner with Sales in customer planning and demand review discussions, presenting supply/demand data clearly and supporting fact-based alignment with key accounts.
• Act as a key point of contact for S&OP-related questions and initiatives.

About You

We are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Experience: We expect you to have 3+ years of working experience in S&OP, demand planning, or supply planning roles, ideally within a paper/packaging environment. Prior experience in a similar-sized, matrixed international organization is a plus.
• Education: Commercial or technical master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Technical skills: Demonstrated hands‑on experience writing SQL queries (joins, aggregations, data extraction) and building/maintaining Power BI reports and data models (DAX). Working knowledge of Python or similar tools for data automation is a strong advantage.
• Planning systems: Experience with S&OP, ERP, or advanced planning systems; knowledge of OMP or Fenix is an advantage.
• Customer‑facing capability: Proven ability to engage directly with customers and key accounts, confidently presenting data, plans, and trade‑offs in customer and sales planning discussions, while building credibility with commercial stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to move fluidly between the big picture and operational detail.
• Decision‑making: Comfortable making clear, timely decisions based on incomplete information, with a considered view of risk.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication and networking skills, able to influence without direct authority across an international matrix organization.
• Languages: Fluency in English required. Fluency in Swedish or Finnish strongly preferred depending on base location.
• Travel: Willingness to travel occasionally.

What we offer

• You will have a central role in connecting commercial priorities with mill planning and operational execution in a business‑critical product area. By joining us, you will be part of a diverse working culture that supports you in exploring new perspectives and developing professionally. We provide thorough onboarding and the support of experienced colleagues.
• You will contribute towards a more sustainable world, as we believe that anything made from fossil‑based materials today can be made from a tree tomorrow.
• To keep you going safely, we support your physical and mental wellbeing.