Demand Planning Expert

NKT; Alingsås kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT is seeking a Demand Planning Expert to optimize forecasting, production planning and inventory in a global manufacturing environment. You will lead data-based planning decisions, coordinate SIOP activities, and drive continuous improvement across demand and production planning.

Based in Alingsås, you will collaborate with purchasing, sales, logistics and production. Strong SAP experience and fluency in Swedish and English are essential as is a proactive, collaborative mindset aligned with

Qualifications

• University degree in SCM, Business Development, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in planning roles.
• Experience coordinating IBP and/or SIOP processes.
• Hands-on experience with SAP PP and/or SAP S/4HANA.
• Fluent Swedish and English.
• Experience with KPI reporting and dashboard development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts.
• Coordinate and facilitate SIOP activities and planning reviews.
• Perform inventory, capacity and planning analysis.
• Support production planners with scheduling and SAP planning processes.
• Develop KPI reporting, dashboards and planning documentation.

Skills

IBP coordination

SIOP coordination

KPI reporting

Dashboard development

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

University degree in SCM / Business / Industrial Eng

Tools

SAP PP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Shape demand planning and supply chain performance

Are you interested in helping optimise planning processes in a global manufacturing environment? As a Demand Planning Expert, you will play a key role in demand forecasting, production planning, inventory optimisation and SIOP coordination, helping NKT deliver reliable products and services while supporting the green transition. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you will contribute to data-based planning decisions and continuous process improvements. Do you want to be part of a company that is growing alongside the energy transformation?

Develop forecasts and optimise planning processes

As a Demand Planning Expert, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate demand forecasts, coordinating planning activities and supporting operational planning processes. You will work closely with purchasing, sales, logistics, production and other key functions to ensure effective planning, inventory management and capacity utilisation. The role also includes process ownership within SAP planning systems and continuous improvements across demand and production planning activities.

Your Responsibility Will Be To

• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts
• Coordinate and facilitate SIOP activities and planning reviews
• Perform inventory, capacity and planning analysis
• Support production planners with scheduling and SAP planning processes
• Develop KPI reporting, dashboards and planning documentation

The position is based in Alingsås and reports to the Planning Manager. You will work closely with both local and cross-functional stakeholders. Travel is limited to less than 10%.

Analytical planner with collaborative working style

You are a structured and analytical person who enjoys working with data, processes and cross-functional collaboration. You communicate clearly with different stakeholders and are comfortable managing several priorities simultaneously. You take a proactive approach to identifying improvements and support colleagues through knowledge sharing and guidance. A positive mindset and an interest in continuous improvement will help you thrive in this role.

You Also Have

• University degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Development, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in planning roles
• Experience coordinating IBP and/or SIOP processes
• Hands-on experience with SAP PP and/or SAP S/4HANA
• Fluent Swedish and English skills
• Experience with KPI reporting and dashboard development

Help improve planning for the green tomorrow

We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths—even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.

In this role, you will have opportunities to develop your skills within demand planning, production planning, SAP processes and business planning. You will be part of a collaborative international organisation where knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged. The role offers broad exposure across the value chain and the opportunity to contribute to efficient operations supporting the ongoing energy transition.

“As a leader, I value people who combine analytical thinking with collaboration and curiosity. In this role, you will work across many parts of the organisation, helping create reliable planning processes that support both our customers and colleagues while continuously improving how we work,” says Hiring Manager, Adam Sjöberg.

About NKT

NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025. We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com