Demand Planner

Husqvarna Group; Huskvarna; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Husqvarna Group in Huskvarna, Sweden, seeks a proactive Demand Planner to join Global Aftermarket Operations. You will develop service and parts forecasts, collaborate across sales, finance, product management, and quality teams, and drive accuracy for long-term planning.

The role emphasizes data-driven forecasting, system configuration, and continuous improvement through cross-functional teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Generate global forecasts at article level for accessories and parts with 24-month rolling horizon and with high forecast accuracy.
• Configure the system to provide the best statistical forecasts.
• Gather required market and product trends and information from different stakeholders to ensure top level forecast accuracy.
• Creating long-term relationships and co-operation with international colleagues within Husqvarna Group.
• Investigate forecast exceptions and determine appropriate actions.
• Ensuring accurate reporting, monitor and analyze of KPIs and take action to improve performance
• Generate and develop reports to analyze and share demand trends with different stakeholders along with reporting and analysis of data for preparing business decisions
• Lead global cross-functional meetings
• Actively contribute and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance higher forecast accuracy, streamline processes and increase efficiency within the demand planning process and planning systems.

Skills

Forecasting processes

Statistical modelling

Excel

Communication skills

Presentation skills

English fluency

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Logility

Job description

Last date to apply

07 October 2026

We’re one of the world’s oldest start-ups - and we’re just getting started.

At Husqvarna Group, innovation is in our DNA. With over 330 years of heritage and a passion for pioneering technology, we design and deliver world class products and solutions for forest, park, garden and construction care. From robotic lawn mowers to cutting-edge chainsaws and sustainable battery systems, we’re shaping the future - and we want you to be part of it.

For this position we are seeking a motivated and curious individual who is proactive, analytical, and organized. You are good at building relationships, comfortable challenging the status quo and can adapt quickly to a fast-paced work environment. Additionally, you should enjoy working both collaboratively and independently. You will report to Johan Törnqvist, Demand Planning Manager.

About the role

As a Demand Planner within Global Aftermarket Operations, you will work in a dynamic global environment and cross-functionally with sales, marketing, finance, product/part management, projects, quality and supply. Aftermarket plays a vital role in our future ambitions and is a key area of strategic investment. By developing services, spare parts, and customer-focused solutions, we create value long after the initial sale, helping customers get the most out of their products throughout their entire lifecycle.

Our demand planning is based on system generated statistical data-driven forecasts combined with market and product trends that need to be collected from various stakeholders such as sales, product management, quality, projects, etc. This means that collaboration and analytics skills are key. Our forecasting is also exception based driven meaning planning system generates alerts on a daily, weekly and monthly frequency for significant deviations between actual demand and forecasts.

Further key responsibilities

• Responsible for generating global forecasts at article level for accessories and parts with 24-month rolling horizon and with high forecast accuracy.
• Configurate the system to provide the best statistical forecasts.
• Gather required market and product trends and information from different stakeholders such as Sales, Product/Part Management, Projects, Quality department, etc. to ensure top level forecast accuracy.
• Creating long-term relationships and co-operation with international colleagues within Husqvarna Group.
• Investigate forecast exceptions and determine appropriate actions.
• Ensuring accurate reporting, monitor and analyze of KPIs and take action to improve performance
• Generate and develop reports to analyze and share demand trends with different stakeholders along with reporting and analysis of data for preparing business decisions
• Lead global cross-functional meetings
• Actively contribute and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance higher forecast accuracy, streamline processes and increase efficiency within the demand planning process and planning systems.

Your Skills And Background

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration or a related field.
• Experience in supply chain, forecasting processes and statistical modelling
• Advanced skills in Excel and excellent presentation and communication skills
• Fluent in English, both in speaking and writing
• Previous experience with demand planning from a global company and advanced global demand planning systems, e.g. Logility as well as experience from aftermarket is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience, knowledge and general curiosity about AI is advantageous.

Location

This position will be placed in Huskvarna, Sweden. We believe the best ideas happen when we’re connected. We spend most of our time together in the office, at least 4 days a week (80%), creating space for collaboration, creativity, and fast decision-making.

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Winning Through Culture

We believe that business is ultimately about people, as a team, we win and grow together. Our culture is built on bold ideas, strong commitment, and a shared purpose, creating an environment where innovation thrives, people grow, and every contribution matters.

Our culture is built on three core themes:

• Bold: We push boundaries, embrace challenges, and explore new possibilities.
• Dedicated: We put in the hard work, bring passion and resilience to every challenge we take on.
• Care: We support each other, consider the impact of our actions, and strive to make a lasting difference.

Whether you’re starting your career or looking for the next big step, we offer a place where passion and purpose come together. Join us in shaping the future!

Learn more about our culture here.